Recent Stories
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Rural medical students heading for Taupō
Taupō Hospital will become a long-term training site for University of Auckland medical students in 2027.
Connecting over shared experiences
Waipahihi Hall was alive with conversation at the Taupō Disability Focus Inclusion Hui last week.
A reason behind every daffodil
A familiar splash of yellow will return to Taupō this week, as Daffodil Day collectors take to the streets to support people impacted by cancer.
Flu season hits hard
Winter influenza in Taupō is ‘horrendous’ and creating record levels of demand for doctors, ambulance and hospital services.
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.
Nova’s a superstar
Three-year-old Nova Groosman is getting her moment in the spotlight as the community rallies to help the family deal with her rare genetic skin condition.
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.
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