Recent stories
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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.
A race against the odds
Kirsty Parsons has made history, becoming the first New Zealander with cystic fibrosis (CF) to complete an Ironman.
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.
Ironman with cystic fibrosis
Kirsty Parsons will line up at Ironman New Zealand in Taupō on Saturday 7 March 2026, aiming to become the first New Zealand woman with cystic fibrosis (CF) to complete the iconic endurance event.
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.
Cyclist on the road to recovery
A cyclist struck by the side mirror of a ute towing a horse float during the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge enduro is recovering in Tauranga Hospital from serious injuries.
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.
Rescuers seek night vision superpower
Superpowers are not cheap but the crew of Greenlea Rescue Helicopter really want to see in the dark.
Sewer spill caused by wet wipes and toilet brush
Taupō Main Beach was off-limits to swimming late last week after a sewage spill.
Teaching and medical staff to go on strike
Primary and secondary school teachers, nurses and other health workers in Taupō are planning to join a mega strike next Thursday (October 23).
Fishing for answers
Troy Taylor is tackling mental health one angler at a time.
Grab your dream out of the sky
It is MS Awareness Week and Taupō’s Lynley Paine has prepared some travel advice based on a recent trip to the Artevento Cervia kite flying festival in Italy.
Fashion for a good cause
The fashion event of the century is coming up in Taupō – and likely quite a bit of fashion from last century as well.
New doctor’s surgery for Taupō
A husband and wife team is about to open the doors to a new medical centre in Taupō.
Pushing the boundaries
Age has proved no barrier to learning for 76-year-old Tūrangi woman Cathy Le Vaillant.
Nurses take action
Nurses are on strikes on September 2 and 4, from 7am-11pm. Taupō Hospital registered nurse Jo-Anne Gibb explains why.
Health Insurance – the good oil
Health insurance in New Zealand is designed to complement the public system, not replace it
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