Recent stories
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Losing Mum prompts fundraising drive
Just weeks after losing his mum to cancer, Mike Ranford has become one of New Zealand's top Dry July fundraisers.
Small talk is a big deal for some
A Taupō woman who was completely paralysed as a result of a brain tumour is nearing a full recovery two years on, having relearned to walk and talk.
A honey of a deal
It’s a sweet deal if you’ve got the money.
Youth health clinic expands
Anamata Cafe, a confidential health service for youth across the Taupō District, has expanded its offerings because of rising demand.
Youth health clinic expands
Anamata Cafe, a confidential health service for youth across the Taupō District, has expanded its offerings because of rising demand.
Warm fuzzies for winter
Maru Energy Trust is inviting people to help provide a warm, comfortable night’s sleep to local whānau across The Lines Company (TLC) network region.
The best medicine for Taupō Hospital
A Taupō Hospital doctor has come full circle—returning as a specialist after training in the region that shaped her.
Free trips for medical care
St John Ambulance runs a free health shuttle service that takes residents to medical appointments in Taupō, Rotorua and Hamilton, but many in the community still don't know it exists.
It’s not easy being green
In a finger-like branch of Lake Ohakuri the water is as green as the grassy paddocks surrounding it.
Generous gift boosts ambulance service
Retired dairy farmers Leo and Susanne Paalvast have donated an ambulance to St John Ambulance in Taupō and all the equipment to go with it.
The travelling plasma show
Taupō people will now be able to donate plasma as well as blood with the introduction of NZ Blood Service’s first mobile plasma bus.
A healthy obsession
When Debra Gretton started nursing 50 years ago, 65 was considered too old to go into the Intensive Care Unit and smoking in the wards was perfectly acceptable.
Floaters warned to be careful
People are being warned to prepare well if they intend to drift down the Waikato River in Taupō this summer.
A mother’s wish
Four members of Cherie O’Carroll’s family will be competing in the Special Olympics this week, but she can’t make it this time.
The healing power of trout fishing
A global trout-fishing movement for those undergoing treatment or living with cancer is providing relief for Kiwi men.
Mentors make the difference
It only takes two hours a week to make a big difference in someone’s life, but a local mentoring initiative is struggling to find male role models to make it happen.
Rescuers seek night vision superpower
Superpowers are not cheap but the crew of Greenlea Rescue Helicopter really want to see in the dark.
A young life to celebrate
A service on Sunday for 19-year-old Jed Walker who died last month from what his family believe was a seizure will be an opportunity to remember his life and the many things he was involved in.
Fishing for answers
Troy Taylor is tackling mental health one angler at a time.
New doctor’s surgery for Taupō
A husband and wife team is about to open the doors to a new medical centre in Taupō.
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