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      <image:caption>Making the great slide into winter is Nicola de Lautour, Jamie Keehan and Louisa Redward. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>At Lake Arapuni, one of the last hydro lakes on the river, Ryan Fynn keeps the dog in his ute for the interview. Photo: Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Taupō AFC players look sharp in their new blue uniforms.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The new commercial vehicle safety centre on the outskirts of Taupō.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-04-02</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2026-04-02</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Is a dedicated overnight truck stop the answer to Taupō’s early morning rumble.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-26</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Andy Scrivener tests the device on four-engine jet in Canada.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The team involved in testing an LF507 engine in England last February.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>DeltaBurn’s patent-pending thrust measuring device.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>DeltaBurn’s Merlin3 aircraft undergoes FAA certification tests in Phoenix.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kinloch and Wairakei Golf Courses will host the Entelar Group Invitational in a few weeks.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-26</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Positives sprout from burnt national park</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-25</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Taupō Art Connection Art Expo is on Easter weekend at Suncourt Hotel and Conference Centre on Northcroft St. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Taupō is hosting several major golfing events in April including the Entelar Group Invitational.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There were 31 entries for the annual OK Dinghy International Regatta at Stump Bay and the Tūrangi Yacht Club’s 60th anniversary.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-25</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Thieves have removed a piece of aluminium cable with very little scrap value from a transformer site in Tūrangi. Photo: Supplied</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/proposals-sought-for-chateau</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Proposals sought for Chateau - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/a-league-of-their-own</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Rugby League is a family sport for Kayne Minhinnick, Stacey Jacobs and their six children. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Unpacking the trade deal with India - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay talks with Taupō Business Chamber members at a breakfast on Tuesday. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Unpacking the trade deal with India - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>MP for Taupō Louise Upston, Todd McClay and Taupō Business Chamber president Abhinav Batta. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/fast-cars-and-fancy-trout</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Matt Payne celebrates his win in the Taupō leg of the Supercars Championship. Supercars return to Taupō on April 10-12. Photo: Mark Horsburgh</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/generous-gift-boosts-ambulance-service</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Dedicating the new ambulance, from left is Mayor John Funnell, Leo and Susanne Paalvast and John Wakelin CStJ JP, who is a Commander of the Order of St John. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-04-02</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Members of the Mangakino RSA gather for a photo after a meeting. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Amy Smith (fourth from left) alongside fellow camp participants, newly made friends, completing a hands-on firefighting activity at the Blue Light Life Skills Camp.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tri-Sport Taupō Junior Josie Murphy wins the 2025 Youth Triathlon last year. Photo: Scottie T Photography</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/funding-to-boost-off-peak-tourism</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/5b65cdcd-2a8b-4f20-9429-ee64900ce82a/260122-CycleFunds.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Funding to boost off-peak tourism - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tourism and civic leaders gather at Taupō’s Hole in One Challenge for an announcement on Government funding. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/from-a-to-zed-band-goes-full-circle</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/1e98e44c-1713-452b-b0db-19e5f974b9c4/260122-Zed.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - From A to Zed – band goes full circle - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The band has been back together regularly since 2017. From left is Ben Campbell Adrian Palmer, Nathan King, Andy Lynch.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/taupo-foodie-scene-comes-alive</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-02-05</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/79cc6717-f7b4-4328-ac7c-f59c70138297/260122-TreatsofTaupo1-Olivia+Moore-Crop.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Taupō foodie scene comes alive - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Treats of Taupō introduces a new experience every week, including the popular Degustation Dinner. Photo supplied by Olivia Moore – That Green Olive and Destination Great Lake Taupō</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/a-round-of-golf-without-leaving-the-car-park</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/164c4b64-276d-4fb8-8a68-e13c9df8edd5/260122-VirtualGolf.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - A round of golf without leaving the car park - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hamish Robertson and his children Flynn,12, Harriet,7, and Freddie,9, take on the iconic St Andrew’s Golf Course in Scotland. The course is one of 450 courses that features at the new virtual golf facility.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/0248e7ac-581a-4542-9a5d-ed70e63298dd/260122-VirtualGolf2.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - A round of golf without leaving the car park - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/fairly-obvious-choice-for-local-act</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/a9949bb3-8424-4d36-ba8f-d1a0b8d582c9/260122-FairlyObvious-Supplied.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - ‘Fairly Obvious’ choice for local act - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fairly Obvious gets set to open at the Summer Concert. From left is Ben Cranston, Paris Takarangi, Ashley Pirie and Sam Gale</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/why-use-a-financial-adviser</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/67b2bd37-f98a-46ab-95b4-c6578bb527fa/260122-InFinance.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Why use a financial adviser - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/dropping-into-taupo</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/d588d6ea-d560-42ad-ad87-e0a394787666/Ryan+Wood%2C+Ronan+Murphy%2C+Louis+Sharp.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Dropping into Taupō - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ryan Wood, Ronan Murphy and Louis Sharp celebrate after their skydive.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/4f7d2a85-47c0-4ab5-a52e-31c4f15b8378/Greg+Murphy.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Dropping into Taupō - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Greg Murphy ponders his decision-making before take-off.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/geothermal-station-ramps-up-power-production</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-20</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/4e741a7b-ae8c-4200-aa5f-7896471f1fe7/250904-NgaTamariki%2B%2525286%252529.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Geothermal station ramps up power production - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The new Unit 5 at Mercury’s Ngā Tamariki Geothermal Station adds more than 50% to its power output. Pictured is Mercury Energy project engineer Lexi Richards Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/from-the-editor-tips-for-back-to-work</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/76f02f58-893c-47c6-9ac5-e34e1b4fc085/IggyPop.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - From the editor - tips for back to work - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Iggy Pop has a unique way of relaxing when he’s not performing.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/answering-the-call</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/101b7906-e006-4ca6-92e3-6b1ce389dc74/260115-CM-Anneke+Dinnington.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Answering the call - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Anneke Dinnington has been honoured with a King’s Service Medal.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/the-cost-of-getting-elected</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/853da81d-bdbc-47c6-bf98-7f43e63b8b5c/Screenshot+2026-01-14+171212.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - The cost of getting elected - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/start-your-engines</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/a13a833d-7c5a-40ce-948c-f522c1dd7958/260115-HistoricGP.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Start your engines - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jonny Reid is reunited with ‘Black Beauty’ at Hampton Downs.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/whats-on-around-the-taupo-district</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/a13a833d-7c5a-40ce-948c-f522c1dd7958/260115-HistoricGP.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - What’s on around the Taupō District - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Black Beauty - one of the country’s most famous race cars is on show at the Historic GP in Taupō this weekend, January 16-18.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/49131aa3-cff2-46c2-b7f8-1e0622c12ba1/Zed+Cropped.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - What’s on around the Taupō District - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Zed joins Iggy Pop and Joan Jett at the Taupō Summer Concert on January 24.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/ea11e8e8-2a12-4d63-b55b-3b577486e215/Skatescool2.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - What’s on around the Taupō District - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Skatescool Public Roller Discos are on in Taupō and Tūrangi over the next two weeks.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/a-byte-of-computer-history</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/81ea1e23-c1d0-4f02-8588-53395aaaa3aa/260115-OldComputer-Taupo+Times+snip.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - A byte of computer history - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A clipping of the original article in the Taupō Times, June 4, 1970.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/kids-on-the-frontline-of-clam-fight</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/3e31dd08-aa74-4de3-a302-c8f34ccb663c/260115-ClamVids.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Kids on the frontline of clam fight - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dave Cade – aka Dudymo Dave, Harcourts Taupō owner Mary-Louise Johns, Greening Taupō education coordinator Heidi Pritchard and Adelyn Pritchard get behind the gold clam video competition. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/dress-with-confidence-this-summer</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/f64e8a25-7c49-49da-8ef7-27011b6bf8e4/260115-Fashion.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Dress with confidence this summer - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Colour brings joy to summer dressing.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/economic-growth-outlook-for-2026</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/2e4851b6-5949-42a6-b1f2-1b7ab93c7b14/260115-InFinance.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Economic growth outlook for 2026 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/christmas-spirit-alive-and-well</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/418cf873-ab87-486a-8053-8f21e431c931/260115-TurangiChristmas.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Christmas spirit alive and well - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The van load of presents put together by the Rotary Club of Tūrangi and The Warehouse Taupō.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/spa-park-in-a-spin</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-07</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/0e3a088d-f7b6-495c-9668-efa853abf9ee/260115-DiscGolf.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Spa Park in a spin - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/8f9d6ba8-20cd-466b-af98-aadf750b8805/DSC02671.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Spa Park in a spin - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/boy-left-swimming-for-life-as-rescue-helicopter-call-delayed</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-12-24</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/adc82d95-c48b-468c-b951-9023a664be6e/Lake+Taupo+rescue.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Boy left swimming for life as rescue helicopter call delayed - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/sailing-into-2026</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-12-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Sailing into 2026 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/floaters-warned-to-be-careful</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-12-19</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/dbc5e7c7-358c-4341-9a5f-cec900762166/251218-RiverFloat.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Floaters warned to be careful - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Using a proper flotation device is key when navigating the uppermost section of the Waikato River. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/making-an-impression-for-40-years</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-12-19</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/37272a96-9d2c-4fad-b54d-791ab2eb0f2e/251218-QualityPrint.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Making an impression for 40 years - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Vennell family: Shawn, Jimmy, Georgie and Cathy.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/market-returns-to-northcroft-reserve</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-12-19</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/13628491-c777-400d-a3d9-891b5f258a30/market-central-drone-shot-pano-large-1.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Market returns to Northcroft Reserve - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/its-glow-time</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-12-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - It’s glow time - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Taupō Community Patrol secretary Julie Ginn and other volunteers put a positive spin on a big load of glow sticks.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/glc-gets-a-makeover</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-12-19</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/025399c1-2859-44f3-bf30-201e74166fa4/251218-GLC.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - GLC gets a makeover - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bay of Plenty Music School string orchestra rehearses in the Great Lake Centre.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/1766103184564-3WWH1KNKUG4SSQXVH0TC/251211-GloSticks2.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - GLC gets a makeover</image:title>
    </image:image>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/1766103184350-848BBE1PA8Q8T7XOYHKD/251211-GloSticks3.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - GLC gets a makeover</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/is-it-flying-or-boating</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-12-18</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/399014d1-6f0a-474c-9604-b717b29aaae6/251218-Foiling1.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Is it flying or boating? - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Vessev VS–9 electric hydrofoiling catamaran in action in Auckland.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/1766026869316-ZRC47OIFNAQZ76XTLWAZ/251218-Foiling1.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Is it flying or boating?</image:title>
    </image:image>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/1766026897052-PIGUQCVONJVZEH8GJVLB/Taupo+Hydrofoil+Tours+owner-operators+James+and+Laurel+Kells+%281%29.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Is it flying or boating?</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Dave Cade – aka Didymo Dave – spreads the word about a new kind of pest threatening the Lake Taupō environment. Photo : Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Auckland cellists Hyun Jae Lee (pictured) and Qian Wan will perform on Friday night.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lake Taupō Hospice volunteer Connie Takarangi (left) and retail operations manager Georgie Day try out some of the recycled fashion ahead of the show. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cathy Le Vaillant pictured on the day of her capping at the University of Tasmania two years ago after gaining a BA majoring in dementia.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-09-17</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>MAKE WAY: The Junior Rugby Festival returns to Taupō. Photo: Andy Thompson from Adventure Lens NZ</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Blood Moon as seen from the Taupō foreshore on September 8. Photo: Dave Gallacher</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-09-17</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre is taking shape on the intersection of SH1 and SH5.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tilly Jackson, 9, is the first ever customer of the new Woolworths Taupō Central</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-09-11</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Taupō’s Monday Walkers cross the Waitahanui River.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Supporters are invited down to Owen Delaney Park this weekend for a carnival of rugby and a rare chance to see the King Country Rams in action.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Light projection installation at the Mercury Light Hub at the Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival 2025.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Eight members of Te Hapori Ora – The Village of Wellbeing – celebrate after completing the Great Wall of China Adventure Marathon earlier this year.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-09-11</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Creative Taupō arts coordinator Lauren Fletcher.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-09-11</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Tongariro River Rafting is about more than just pure excitement.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō artworks go public - Barry Brickell, ‘Volcanic Plateau’ (1985).</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Flute tutors Monique Vossen and Carrie Vander Zwaag (behind) playing alongside students at the Big Music Day in 2023.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Paris Paralympics medallist Anna Taylor speaks at the 2024 Taupō District Sports Awards.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Checking out the birdlife while one does a photo bomb flight on us.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mercury Energy project engineer Lexi Richards, Aimee McGregor, Mercury Energy Programme Manager - Major Geothermal Projects – Generation and Mercury Head of Strategy – Generation Mat Kedian stand on top of the new section of the Ngā Tamariki geothermal power plant. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kaegan Palmer performs with Pocket Watchers in the band’s winning performance at the Smokefree Rockquest regional finals earlier this year. The band is one of several acts in the benefit concert. Photo: Doug Menzies</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An artist’s impression of what the redeveloped Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge will look like when it’s finished.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-09-01</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Miraka is located about 30km northwest of Taupō township.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Lakeman Brewing team (from left) Glen Sando, Laura Park, James Cooper and Rob Orman celebrate their category win at the at the New World Beer &amp; Cider Awards.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Award-winning Mikayla Edwards will take to the stage as one of the acts at next month’s Midday Concert.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-28</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Navy divers use rubbish collection as a training exercise in Lake Taupō and Waikato River.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Setting the sights high - Make it stand out</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/silt-removed-from-kinloch-marina</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Silt removed from Kinloch Marina - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>SiteCare NZ operator Corey Sanson (left) and chair of the Kinloch Marina Company Peter Guise check out the dredging work.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/national-park-dog-photo-earns-owner-400-fine</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-13</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/water-given-all-clear-after-rodents-found-in-reservoir</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-13</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/sister-act-does-well-in-local-one-act-play-festival</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-08-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Sister act does well in local one act play festival - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lydia Curtis, Jess Riley, Teagan Curtis.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/colossal-squid-heads-for-lake-taupo</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-08-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Colossal squid heads for Lake Taupō - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Colossal Squid visitor experience, Te Papa 2015. Photo / Michael Hall, Te Papa</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/foreign-tourist-levy-for-tongariro</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-08-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Foreign tourist levy for Tongariro - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Visitors flock to the Central North Island every year to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/road-works-to-resume-soon</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Road works to resume soon - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sections of the road between Waiouru and Tirau were closed for periods last season, but lengthy full closures won’t be required again this year, NZTA says. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/empowering-the-dragons</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Empowering the dragons - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Empowering the dragons - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/income-protection-mortgage-insurance-and-acc</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-07</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/mixing-music-with-a-dose-of-humour</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Mixing music with a dose of humour - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Too Many Chiefs: Wayne Mason, Andrew London and Rob Joass</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/joint-management-vote-deferred</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Joint management vote deferred - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/meet-the-mayoral-choices</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Meet the mayoral choices - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kevin Taylor</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Meet the mayoral choices - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>John Funnell</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Meet the mayoral choices - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>David Trewavas</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Meet the mayoral choices - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Zane Cozens</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/let-the-race-begin</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Let the race begin - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>He Whare Hono o Tūwharetoa, where the council administration resides.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/turning-up-the-heat</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-01</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Turning up the heat - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Contact Energy’s Wairakei Geothermal Power Station. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Turning up the heat - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Contact Energy’s Wairakei Geothermal Power Station. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Turning up the heat - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Contact Energy’s Wairakei Geothermal Power Station. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/taupo-residents-vow-to-fight-for-towns-hospital</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-07</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/spinning-the-wheels</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-31</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/taupo-golf-club-eyes-a-new-era</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-31</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō Golf Club eyes a new era - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Taupo Golf Club president Craig Orr (left) pictured with golf professional Hamish Robertson on the site of the 12th Tee where a virtual golf facility is being constructed on part of the existing car park. Photo: Dee Wilson</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō Golf Club eyes a new era - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Taupo Golf Club general manager, Cliff Morgan (left ) and course superintendent Gordon (Gordie) Ward check out progress on a $150,000 extension to the existing golf course irrigation reservoir.  Photo: Dee Wilson</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō Golf Club eyes a new era - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Craig Orr pictured in the club’s new summer apres golf area which opened in December last year.   Photo: Dee Wilson</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/cozens-eyes-up-the-mayoralty</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-07-30</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Cozens eyes up the mayoralty - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Zane Cozens</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/the-fine-art-of-fencing</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-30</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/decision-time-for-tdc</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-04</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Decision time for TDC - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Water and joint management with iwi are both on the agenda for the Taupō District Council today. Photo: Pauline Chester</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-31</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/life-insurance-how-much-do-we-need</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-07-30</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/triple-treat-for-midday-concert</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-07-30</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Triple treat for Midday Concert - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Taupō Strings is one of three local groups performing at the August Midday Concert.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/walking-to-the-centre-of-gods-own</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-30</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The incredible Pureora Forest Park offers walks throughout its 78,000 hectares.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A cairn marks the centre of the North Island.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Walking to the centre of God’s Own - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Reliving the younger days with varying levels of success.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-26</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Is it falling or flying? - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Taupō News editor Dan Hutchinson and Taupō Tandem Skydive tandem master Gareth Hemingway take a shortcut to Taupō Airport. Photo: Jamie Elliot - Taupō Tandem Skydive</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Is it falling or flying? - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Freefall above Taupō. Photo: Photo: Jamie Elliot - Taupō Tandem Skydive</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Is it falling or flying? - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Taupō Tandem Skydive office manager Sophie Lister explains the finer points of the skydiving operation. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Who needs wings when you’ve got cheeks like these? Photo: Jamie Elliot - Taupō Tandem Skydive</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/supercharging-the-local-economy</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Supercharging the local economy - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Track to Town event proved popular again in 2025. Photo: Mark Horsburgh</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/taupo-builders-claim-regional-awards</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-07-25</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō builders claim regional awards - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>This Kinloch property is the winner of the Supreme House of the Year.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō builders claim regional awards - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The interior of the Kinloch “camp”.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/new-waikato-medical-school</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - New Waikato medical school - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>An artist’s impression of the new medical school in Hamilton.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - New roundabouts for Taupō roads - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The proposed Tauhara Rd and AC Baths Ave roundabout.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - New roundabouts for Taupō roads - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The proposed Taharepa and Crown Rd roundabout.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/restoring-the-cloak-of-tauhara</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Restoring the cloak of Tauhara - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Te Mana o Tauhara Charitable Trust chairman Jan Hania explains the project to restore the lower slopes of Mt Tauhara. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Restoring the cloak of Tauhara - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Workers survey the plantings. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/half-of-gps-trained-overseas</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Half of GP’s trained overseas - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dr Muhammad Awais, who is originally from Pakistan, and Dr Marjolein Peters from the Netherlands have recently moved to Taupō to take up roles as GPs.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/hospital-shut-down-plan-drawn-up-but-not-used</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Hospital shut down plan drawn up but not used - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hospital medical staff highlight their concerns earlier this year. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Hospital shut down plan drawn up but not used - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Health Minister Simeon Brown visits Taupō Hospital to announce plans for it to be used as a training facility.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/more-power-to-the-people</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - More power to the people - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Maru client Ken Mahu of Kakahi has been living in a warm, dry home since his home was insulated in June 2022.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/spotlight-on-insurance</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Spotlight on Insurance - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/off-piste-skiers-caught-in-avalanche</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-23</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/the-dam-that-disappeared</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - The dam that disappeared - Make it stand out</image:title>
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      <image:title>Stories - The dam that disappeared - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/police-seek-information-after-fatal-car-crash</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-23</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/full-mountain-skiing-now-on</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/6dfec676-25dc-47b4-9832-c6d7c247ea8a/250724-Skifields.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Full mountain skiing arrives at Ruapehu - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Snow boarders and skiers enjoy the High Noon Express.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/60b72e64-ecda-410d-b5e7-f1b608827e67/DJ+Benny+Boy.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Full mountain skiing arrives at Ruapehu - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>DJ Benny Boy will add to the festive atmosphere on Saturday at Tūroa.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/seeking-a-sporting-chance</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-17</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/43e91aab-956f-42f3-ae58-ee552eac7513/250717-Homeschool5.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Seeking a sporting chance - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Amelia Twiss (13) and George Fisher (12) on the Old Coach Rd mountain bike trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Seeking a sporting chance - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Amelia gives an interview outside the Beehive.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/joint-management-plan-in-the-spotlight</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-17</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/the-house-for-hospice</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - The house for Hospice - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>From left; Jules Harvey, Lloyd Stephenson and Christine Rankin share morning tea with all the sponsors of the Livingstone Let’s Build project. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/geothermal-potential-unleashed</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-17</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/walking-into-an-otherworldly-scene</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-17</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/4de619b7-eac1-4459-9aa5-211d5f510002/250717-Walkers.JPG</image:loc>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/societies-warned-to-get-ahead-of-changes</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-07-17</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Triathletes take to the water during a TriSport event earlier this year.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/bringing-history-to-life</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-17</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Spectators welcome triathletes at the end of the swim leg of the VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Maiden/Maiden winner Bradley Anderson and Merv. Bradley is a cadet at Smedley Station in Central Hawkes Bay. Photo: Takethemoment.co.nz</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Julia Panoa receives her Good Sort Award from Mayor David Trewavas and Harcourts Taupō business owner Mary-Louise Johns. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Connor Halligan explains drifting and the finer points of his pro level drift car.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-09</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>A team works out where to go next at the Orienteering Big Day Out.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Event director Colin Little goes the extra-terrestrial mile for the big occasion.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Runners dress up for the 400th iteration of the Taupō Parkrun.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Designated tail-walker Kevin Insley and Jessica Shand arrive for the big day on Saturday morning.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Finalists in the People’s Choice Awards take to the stage.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-07</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Mark Wisniewski appears in the dock at Taupō District Court. Photo: Chris Marshall</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/crash-claims-life-north-of-bulli-pt</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-05</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-05</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Critical Care Flight Paramedic Rob administers emergency medical care to Peter.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An aerial view of the accident site.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Peter and Judith.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Critical Care Flight Paramedic Rob administers emergency medical care to Peter.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-04</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Who will be mayor by the end of 2025?</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-03</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Taupō has close to 1 million visitor nights each year and is short on accommodation when big events are on. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Runners enjoy the inaugural Taupō Trail Festival in 2024.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-03</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Award winner Aya Inagaki at the Halcyon Power Ltd hydrogen plant at Mōkai.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-03</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The Taupō Events Centre fills up with clubs showcasing how their members pass the time.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A robin and a kaka at Maungatautari Sanctuary.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-03</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Dorene Mills brightens up her house for ‘Light Up for Matariki’.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Taupō Museum and Art Gallery programmes and events manager Jeffrey Addison gets into character ahead of his bird watching experience. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Taupō Wastewater Treatment Plant next to the Waikato River is nearing capacity. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-26</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>An angler takes the easy route over the Tongariro River. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-26</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Paradice operator Chris Blong watches on as water slowly freezes on the coils to create Taupō’s annual Winter Festival ice rink. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-20</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The new bridge comes with a few question marks over just where it will go. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Peter Carty lands a rainbow trout to go with the ONZM he landed last month.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/influencing-a-new-generation</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Lesley Rameka celebrates with her family.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/movie-night-funds-sevens-trip</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The Taupō Girls’ Rugby Team prepares for their overseas trip.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-19</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/lvr-and-dti-what-and-why</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-19</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/all-roads-lead-to-taupo</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-19</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The Lake Taupō Basketball Under 16 boys’ team.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/cold-and-clammy-over-corbicula</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-16</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Corbicula fluminae, commonly know as gold clams.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The lifecycle of the gold clam</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/taupos-top-volunteer</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-12</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Raewyn Beattie in action with the Southern Lakes Fire Brigade.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-26</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Harry Peacock and Edge compete at last year’s dog trials. Photo: Jan Sutherland - Takethemoment.co.nz</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Preparing for this month’s Bayleys Sheep Dog Trials, from left; Yvonne Westerman (Bayleys), Glen and Kylie Clarke (Huka Honda), and Dave Schaw, organiser.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-12</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Chris Duggan MNZM</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/tv-is-the-best-medicine</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-12</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - TV is the best medicine - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pictured from left are THHS committee members Aruna Singh, Laurie Burdett (Patron), Kathryn Uvhagen, treasurer Trent Hancock, Mark O’Callaghan, secretary Debbie Davies, clinical nurse manager Taupō Inpatient Unit, chairwoman Lil Hancock and Rhonda Tawhai.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/growing-a-future</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-11</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The restoration of the land has been a community effort.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Growing a future - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The late Joe McCreadie donated his time and tractor to mow the Wairakei School sports field for 38 years.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Growing a future - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Greening Taupō special supporter Shawn Vennell (second from left), pictured with children at last years Matariki Celebration.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-11</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The Tauhara College Student Executive get ready to begin the 100km running challenge.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-11</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Oturere Hut, on the Tongariro Northern Circuit is being replaced over summer.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mangatepopo Hut is still open and provides an opportunity for people to taste a smaller section of the Tongariro Northern Circuit.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-05</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The Tūwharetoa team at the Great Wall of China.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Taupō’s lake front paths are a popular place for a run.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The council discusses the free speech policy.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Tauranga-Taupō River was swollen after heavy rain overnight. Photo: Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lake Taupō Hospice chief executive Christine Rankin (left) and retail operations manager Georgie Day in the new store shortly after it opened to the public this week. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kaegan Palmer of Pocket Watchers in action at the Sir Howard Morrison Centre. Photo: Doug Menzies</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mikayla Edwards.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>DOC Tongariro Supervisor Stuart Smith shows off one of the new signs, while Clodagh Costello’s pooch Mac looks on from the car, unimpressed. Photo / Department of Conservation</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lake Taupō Volunteer Fire Brigade gets in on the Boom Boom band wagon.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Winter fun is about to get underway on the Central Plateau. Photo / Tūroa Ski Area</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Children enjoy their new blankets. Donated by Operation CoverUp.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Members of Te Awhiorangi kapa haka group preparing a hangi to raise funds for their trip to Rarotonga at the end of term two.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kinloch.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Maxwell retains World Cup lead - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sammie Maxwell on the podium in the Czech Republic. Photo: UCI</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-28</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Variety in evening concert - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Taupō concert band lower brass section.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/concert-to-support-young-musicians</loc>
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      <image:title>Stories - Concert to support young musicians - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Renata Pazzelli will perform at the house concert.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō’s Waikato River walks - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Meet your friends on a zig-zag track.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Supercars Taupō extended two years - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Matt Payne celebrates winning the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy in Taupō this year.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Supercars Taupō extended two years - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Track to Town events in Taupō draws thousands of locals and visitors to the CBD to see the cars and drivers up close.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - The end of the world - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Boom Boom arrives in Taupō. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Emma and Debbie reach the end of the European Divide – the most north-eastern part of Europe at the top of Norway, bordering on Russia.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-22</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Greenlea Rescue helicopter arrives to perform another rescue.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Artour Melikov was 36 when he was reported missing on September 10, 2002.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Taupō Winter Festival director Nicolar de Lautour.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-21</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Taupō has the beauty, now it needs the business.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/council-favours-in-house-water-management</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-01</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>How water is managed is now up for public debate.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-30</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Monday Walkers explore the tranquil wetlands</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-30</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Whakapapa’s future has been up in the air for several years. Photo / Mt Ruapehu</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-29</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Simeon Brown visits Taupō Hospital. Photo / Dan HUtchinson</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-28</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Louisa Redward (far right) with her Triple Threat team mates Laura Grant (left) and Xanthe Sando.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Triple threat team in action at Mt Maunganui the day before Louisa’s spectacular accident.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-24</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Artour Melikov was 36 when he was reported missing on September 10, 2002.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Artour Melikov</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/anzac-dawn-draws-big-crowd</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Anzac dawn draws big crowd</image:title>
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      <image:title>Stories - Anzac dawn draws big crowd</image:title>
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      <image:title>Stories - Anzac dawn draws big crowd</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-24</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Taupō RSA board member and Education trustee Barry Calder with this year’s Anzac Day Essay Competition winner Angela Schur. Photo / Dan Hutchinson.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-23</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Robby travels the Nunaryuam Qaangani Tariuq, or the Ocean at the top of the world, in Canda’s Northwest Territory.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Robby on a Black Sea beach in Türkiye.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Robby stops over in Taupō. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Warming up the bike before hitting the Ice Road.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/the-waggiest-show-in-town</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - The ‘waggiest’ show in town - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dogs and people from all sides of the canine community will be barking up the same tree on Sunday. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/tractor-pull-event-back-at-reporoa</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-23</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Tractors pull the crowds.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/winch-appeal-hauls-in-the-cash</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Winch appeal hauls in the cash - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Meet the Greenlea crew on May 11.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/mirror-perfect-lake-okataina</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - ‘Mirror perfect’ Lake Okataina - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lake Okataina is picture-perfect through the surrounding trees.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Walkers take a break during the journey around Lake Ōkataina Scenic Reserve.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/trout-fishing-bragging-rights-up-for-grabs</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-23</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Patrick Clement proudly displays his 2024/2025 senior licence featuring his winning photo. Photo / Patrick Clement</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Leon Clement with sons Griffin (L) and Jenson on the Tongariro River late last year. Photo / Patrick Clement</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/strong-prospects-for-taup-tri-sport</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Strong prospects for Taupō tri-sport - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Tri-Sport Taupō Junior Development Team with Coach Cameron Paul.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/taupo-hospital-in-crisis</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō Hospital in crisis - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Taupō Hospital’s main entrance.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/one-dead-in-mangakino-crash</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-21</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/pope-francis-dies</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-21</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/person-dies-in-wairakei-accident</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-20</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/taupos-super-weekend</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-17</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The sound of big V8’s drew thousands into the Taupō CBD last week.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/reporoas-new-anzac-tribute</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-17</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>One of those featured in the Reporoa tribute wall and in the book is Private Henare Reweti who was killed in active service on May 27, 1941, age 29, in Crete. He was the son of Mate Rewi and Kahunte Reweti, of Reporoa.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Reporoa’s new Anzac tribute - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Private Henare Reweti</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/time-to-step-away</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Time to step away - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cr John Williamson will not be standing for reelection this year.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/the-business-event-of-the-year</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - The business event of the year - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>2025 Unison Great Lake Taupō Business Awards convenor Michelle Caldwell will host a series of pre-recorded online sessions for entrants.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/building-on-success</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Building on success - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>NZCB Apprentice Challenge Taupō competitors.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/river-explorer-does-it-again</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - River explorer does it again - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>George Cook in the upper catchment of the Whanganui River.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - River explorer does it again - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>George Cook takes a nap on an inflatible paddleboard.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - River explorer does it again - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Peter Cook crosses SH47 on his journey along the length of the Whanganui River.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/helping-people-live-well</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Helping people live well - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Halle Steinsdottir and Petra Leusink are starting up a new business to help people live independently for longer.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/kiwi-tops-the-podium-at-taupo-supercars</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-14</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Kiwi tops the podium at Taupō Supercars - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Matt Payne celebrates after winning the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy in Taupō. Photo / Mark Horsburgh - EDGE Photographics</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Kiwi tops the podium at Taupō Supercars - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Penrite pit crew celebrates as Matt Payne crosses the finish line in first place. Photo / Mark Horsburgh - EDGE Photographics</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/its-poppy-day-this-friday-april-11</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - It’s Poppy Day this Friday, April 11 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>John Carter and David Lehndorf man the RSA stand at the Taupō Home &amp; Garden Show.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/review-winter-driving-experience</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Review: Winter Driving Experience - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Winter Driving Experience instructor Andrew Waite explains the task before letting the students loose in their own cars. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/decision-time-for-taupo-water-supply</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Decision time for Taupō water supply - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The future of the management of the district’s water services is under review.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/sheep-become-environmental-do-gooders</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Sheep become ‘environmental do-gooders’ - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ruby Mulinder catches up with one of her “environmental do-gooders”.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Sheep become ‘environmental do-gooders’ - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Happy productive ewes are key to a successful dairy sheep operation.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/hes-the-man-for-the-job</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - He’s the man for the job - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mike Martin (left) knows his mate Gary Collins has got his back in a tough situation.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/taupos-high-octane-weekend</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō’s high-octane weekend - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Track to Town event last year drew thousands of spectators.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō’s high-octane weekend - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Kiwi contingent vying for local honours at Taupō this weekend in the Repco Supercars Championship, from left are Richie Stanaway, Jaxon Evans, Ryan Wood, Andre Heimgartner and Matt Payne.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/hospice-employee-admits-62k-fraud</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Hospice employee admits $62k fraud - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mark Wisniewski, 54, appears in the Taupō District Court.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/theres-no-place-like-home</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-10</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/1744253505148-IYFHJ64FM1R8SBK05P01/250410-Home%26Garden4.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - There’s no place like home - Jo Tinworth from the Friendship Force gets to know a few more people at the show.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Stories - There’s no place like home - Lou Cogswell helps out at the Heart Foundation’s stall, selling a raffle with a house as the main prize.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Stories - There’s no place like home - Terau Huia 4, from Taupō plays with a water feature display at the show.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Stories - There’s no place like home - John Carter and David Lehndorf man the RSA stand at the Taupō Home &amp;amp; Garden Show.</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/central-ni-deer-in-the-spotlight</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-14</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Central NI deer in the spotlight - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fewer, healthier deer is the aim of an innovative management proposal in the Central North Island. Photo / Gerald Fluerty</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Central NI deer in the spotlight - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Key architects of the Sika HOSI Proposal – Tom Loughlin (Ngāti Tūwharetoa / Nga Puhi Te Rarawa) and Cam Speedy from the Sika Foundation.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/taupo-rider-makes-history-at-mtb-world-cup</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō rider makes history at MTB World Cup - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sammie Maxwell on her way to victory at the Mountain Bike Cross Country World Cup. Photo / Noam Meresse</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō rider makes history at MTB World Cup - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sammie Maxwell celebrates her win at the UCI MTB Cross-country World Cup.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/highway-reopening-delayed-by-another-week</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-04</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Highway reopening delayed by another week - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Wairakei to Ātiamuri section of SH1 will remain closed until at least Wednesday. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/aussies-wake-up-to-a-taupo-sunrise</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-03</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Aussies wake up to a Taupō Sunrise - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Taupō Doughboats Laurel Kells explains the roundabout way to get around the lake.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/supercars-sail-the-tasman</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-03</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Supercars sail the Tasman - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The supercars arrive at the Taupō Motorsport Park.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Supercars sail the Tasman - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Super cars arrive in port before being trucked to Taupō</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/time-running-out-for-wild-horses</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-14</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Time running out for wild horses - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Helicopters are used to muster the horses into the yards. Photo / Kimber Brown</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stories - Time running out for wild horses - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Horses come down off the hill and into the yards. Photo / Kimber Brown</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/fighting-back-against-parkinsons</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-02</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Fighting back against Parkinson’s - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Members of the Concrete Club in action at Nuki’s Gym. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/taupo-is-growing-up-fast</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-03</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō is growing up fast - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>An interactive map on the Taupō District Council’s website shows how much development has occured in Taupō over the past 87 years.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/taupo-cricketers-1000-run-season</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-03</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō cricketer’s 1000 run season - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Archie Harrison on his way to clocking up 1000 runs this season.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/high-powered-duo-present-april-midday-concert</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-02</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - High powered duo present April midday concert - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>William Sun and Damon Herlihy-O'Brien will perform in Taupō on April 11.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/pet-of-the-week-double-the-fun</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-02</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Pet of the week - double the fun - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Smokey and his twin brother are looking for a new home.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/boxing-event-cancelled</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-02</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/a7c0ec1a-0acf-4905-b6dc-087cdb5e74a3/250130-Boxing.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Boxing event cancelled - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lani Daniels celebrates a world title victory.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/showjumping-winners-to-be-decided-in-taupo</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/e5373762-5082-423a-bba8-4e68542bf62d/250403-Showjumping.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Showjumping winners to be decided in Taupō - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Julie Davey, 2025 Horse of the Year Olympic Cup Champion on Just Dee at last year’s National Series Finals at the Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre Taupō.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/symmetry-across-the-lake</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-02</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6792f71cdcea5b5f10ce8654/9b8229ab-8a5b-4a72-a3f4-af909b7bd975/250403-Walkers3.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stories - Symmetry across the lake - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lush regrowth across the disused logging road.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Catfish and other things are fished out of the lake.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The unfortunate tree on Taupahi Rd will now be removed after a miscommunication saw an arborist accidentally begin removing the protected specimen last year.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Parade of Nations saw competitors and supporters march through town in their country’s colours.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The finish line at the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Government is promising to speed up the planning process.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tama stands on his own thanks to the Neurosuit.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kirsty and Tama Trueman</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A log still sits above the pit at Ōpepe Reserve.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-27</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Elsie, Kim and Olive Wallace.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-26</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Otumuheke Stream turned green for a while over the weekend. Photo / Waikato Regional Council.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-26</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>From left; Tūrangi Karate Club members Katairana Mareikura-Fremlin, Emily Bell, Lisa Bell at the Australian Championships</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-25</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Gaps are left in a line of poplar trees on Kinloch Rd after a mistake by council contractors.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-24</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The Supercars Track to Town event drew thousands to Roberts St. Credit: Mark Horsburgh</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Supercars Track to Town event drew thousands to Roberts St. Credit: Mark Horsburgh</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Greening Taupō volunteers supports the Tauhara Collective’s Matariki planting on Mt Tauhara.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-23</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>SH5 at Rangitaiki is closed after a serious accident.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-22</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Relaxing at the summit of the Tongariro Crossing. File photo. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Tiki Taane fires up the crowd. Photo / Mark Russell</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The Lawrance brothers – Richard (right) and Chris - celebrate third place in the second race of the weekend with second-place getters Barry Smith and Stu Dawe.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-22</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The new subdivision is proposed for the end of Okaia Drive.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The road from Tūrangi to Waiouru is now repaired and reopened.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Budget House workers spread the word. From left; Financial mentor Desiree Van Den Broek, manager Christine Singer and senior financial mentor Tania Toma.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Chilling on the deck takes on a new meaning at Huka Lodge. Photo / George Apostolidis</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kiwi Mike Phillips claims his third Anzco Foods Ironman New Zealand title in record time. Photo / Graeme Murray</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Australia’s Regan Hollioake wins her third Ironman title in a row. Photo / Graeme Murray</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Spectators take advantage of the Water Treatment Plant lookout to see the swimmers in action. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Alex Dunkley backed up his win in the Huka River Swim last weekend with first place in the Men’s Open section of the Across the Lake Swim</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Actor Irene Wood and a group of extras from Taupō dance up a storm for a scene in The Rule of Jenny Pen. Photo / Stan Alley</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tauhara College principal Ben Hancock and Kahui Ako literacy lead Elise Power talk about the implications of AI in schools. Photo / Chris Marshall</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The tree daisy seedlings thrive in the prison nursery.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lava Glass Sculpture garden is the ideal place for a Sunday Groove.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It’s decision time for the Taupō District Council as it decides who will benefit from limited community funding. Photo / Pauline Chester</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-13</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-14</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-14</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Bruce Wilson reflects on his near-death experience.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-14</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Tony Crawford’s workshop is looking a bit worse for wear after half a metre of floodwaters accumulated there on Friday. Photo / Dan Hutchinson</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/inaugural-iwi-led-art-awards-set-to-stun</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-17</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Taupō Museum and Art Gallery curators Piata Winitana-Murray (Ngāti Turumakina) and Tyrone Te Waa (Ngāti Rongomai, Ngāti Hikairo Ki Te Rena.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/locky-docks-bring-cycle-security</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-14</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The first Locky Dock station in Taupō.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-14</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Sergeant Shane McNally has been a huge factor in the success of the Cactus programme over the past 12 years</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-14</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Students are welcomed to Taupō-nui-a-Tia College for the first term of 2025.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-14</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>An artist’s impression of how the mosque will look.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Imam Umar Kuddus. Photo: Taufiq Khan</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/speed-limit-changes-proposed-for-taupo-turangi-route</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>One of the notorious sections of road between Taupō and Tūrangi is narrow, windy section at Bulli Pt. PHOTO: WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/taup-to-host-historic-boxing-clash</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-14</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Daniels celebrates a world title victory.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/glad-to-be-still-kicking</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-14</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Tony Treloar tackles his waka ama challenge along the Taupō waterfront to raise money for the Neurological Foundation of NZ. He will be doing the same thing again next month.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/kinloch-wins-from-polite-persistence</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-14</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Belinda Walker - Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit – and busy getting ready for Kinstock.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/kia-ora-welcome-to-taupo</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-17</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Taupō plays host to some worldclass events</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/tinder-dry-taupo</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-14</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Fire and Emergency New Zealand advisor risk reduction Roger Nelson moves the dial to the extreme end.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Farmers in the Taupō District will be hoping for more rain to keep the pastures topped up.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/summer-of-music-continues</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-14</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel perform at the Summer Concert in Queenstown last weekend.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/standing-up-for-the-great-lake</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-27</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Standing up for the Great Lake - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Laurie Burdett is lightening the load a bit now after her latest milestone birthday.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/a-truck-stop-with-a-difference</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-27</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - A truck stop with a difference - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A truck passes by the location of the new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/taupo-in-a-spin-over-disc-golf</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-02-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Stories - Taupō in a spin over disc golf - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Some of the best disc golfers were at Spa Park to show everyone how it’s done.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/giant-solar-projects</loc>
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