Recent stories

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Dan Hutchinson 29/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 29/04/2025

Taupō Hospital to train rural doctors

Taupō Hospital will be used to train rural doctors, which could help mitigate a chronic staffing shortage.

Dan Hutchinson 24/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 24/04/2025

Taupō Hospital in crisis

After hours care at risk from staff shortage. There is concern at the dire level of vacancies among full-time permanent senior doctor positions at Taupō Hospital, where gaps remain in the roster for the coming two months.

Dan Hutchinson 17/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 17/04/2025

Helping people live well

A desire to support people in their daily lives has prompted two Taupō women to set up a service for elderly clients who are living independently but may benefit from regular check-ins.

Dan Hutchinson 10/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 10/04/2025

Review: Winter Driving Experience

My first car was a Mk3 Ford Cortina, the same age as me – 1972 – and as far as safety features go it was fairly rudimentary.

Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025

Fighting back against Parkinson’s

Those living with Parkinson’s in Taupō are beating the odds – quite literally – thanks to an innovative exercise and social club.

Dan Hutchinson 27/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 27/03/2025

A rare challenge

The big smile on Tama Trueman’s face is possibly the best way to sum up triumph over adversity.

Kim Manunui 27/03/2025 Kim Manunui 27/03/2025

Something for every senior person

Running for over 20 years, the annual Seniors’ Expo at the Great Lake Centre showcases a range of organisations, services, interests and opportunities available to older adults in the Taupō area.