Recent stories
We are pleased to bring you the latest from around the Taupō & Tūrangi communities. Reporting local, supporting local.
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TV is the best medicine
Taupō Hospital patients are tuning into the outside world thanks to the donation of 16 new televisions.
Medals, mana and momentum
A group of determined individuals from Tūwharetoa has returned from the Great Wall of China with medals, life-changing memories, and a renewed sense of what’s possible through teamwork, preparation, and community support.
Budget beating op-shop
They were lining up at the door for the opening of Lake Taupō Hospice’s second Taupō store on Tuesday this week.
Better care on the way
Taupō, Tūrangi and Mangakino are in line for better access to emergency and after-hours medical care, says Taupō MP Louise Upston.
Emergency doctor shares insights
The clinical lead at Taupō Hospital is heading home to the US but has provided an insight into the issues facing the medical sector in New Zealand.
Hospice - there when you need it most
A letter from Hospice to the Taupō community.
Taupō Hospital to train rural doctors
Taupō Hospital will be used to train rural doctors, which could help mitigate a chronic staffing shortage.
‘Mirror perfect’ Lake Okataina
This Rāhina we walked a medley of short, easy trails in the Lake Ōkataina Scenic Reserve.
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.
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.
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.
A rare challenge
The big smile on Tama Trueman’s face is possibly the best way to sum up triumph over adversity.
A helping hand when it’s needed
The One Taupō Trust, formed in 2015, helps families who need to travel to access specialist medical treatment.
Busy start for rescue chopper
It’s been a busy start to the year for the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter.
Coffin Club looking for new members
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
Adrienne Nairn, serial fundraiser
Taupō’s Adrienne Nairn could charitably be described as a serial fundraiser.
Triumph of strength through adversity
Taupō man Tony Treloar completed an impressive feat of endurance on Sunday, paddling 6km in a waka ama over two hours.
Couple share rescue stories
Hosts of this weekend’s Whakaipo Lodge Summer Concert have more reasons than most to support the Greenlea Rescue helicopter.
Some challenges are personal
Do you like a personal challenge? Well, at least one that you can choose?
Glad to be still kicking
Being told over the phone by my neurologist I likely had ‘six months to two years to live,’ was fairly sobering.
Yet, here I am, a little over 15 years later – fortunate to be still alive and kicking.
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