Recent stories
We are pleased to bring you the latest from around the Taupō & Tūrangi communities. Reporting local, supporting local.
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Calm after the Storm
Storm is looking for a forever home after losing a leg to a gunshot wound.
The Taupō branch of Care NZ stepped in to save his life when his owners couldn't afford the surgery.
I am woman, hear me roar
More young women are feeling the call of the wild and this has been reflected in the results of this year’s annual Pureora Hunting Competition.
Taupō’s funniest pets
We went on the hunt for the cutest, weirdest, funniest pets in Taupō and had 120 photos in two days. Impossible to narrow them down but here’s a selection.
An ‘extraordinary’ woman
The recent passing of Helen Rabinska is a profound loss for Taupō.
Taking on the challenge
Taupō & Tūrangi News is profiling groups that benefit from volunteering at the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Here we take a look at Animal Care Tūrangi.
Piglet flies under radar, landing delayed
Most people are familiar with the dangers birds pose to aircraft but in rural airports like Taupō, ground-based wildlife can also be problematic.
Pet of the week - double the fun
CARE Rescue Cattery is running an Adoptathon this coming weekend where you can meet 16 of our beautiful, affectionate kittens just like Smokey.
Great dogs, terrible pets
Steve and Taniya Coxhead love their huskies – it’s their passion and their livelihood – but they spend a lot of time explaining to people why they shouldn’t get one.
Buy one kitten, get another half price
CARE Rescue Cattery is running an adoptathon this weekend with lots of gorgeous kittens, of all colours waiting to be adopted, as well as young adults to choose from.
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