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Hospital shut down plan drawn up but not used
Contingency measures drawn up by concerned Taupō Hospital clinicians include plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupō's clinic to close.
More power to the people
A lines company is bringing a ray of sunshine to its staff and customers through an innovative solar panel project.
Bringing history to life
For 40 years members of the Lake Taupo Genealogy group have been poring through old books, shipping records, electoral roles, births, deaths and marriages records.
Former Hospice Shop manager sentenced
Former retail operations manager at Lake Taupō Hospice Trust, Mark Wisniewski, 64, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for his theft of just over $62,000 from the organisation between 2016 and 2024.
Wake up - it’s business time!
There’s been a lot going on this week with a bit of a refresh of the paper’s design, new publishing systems to learn, and even a sponsorship deal with the business awards.
Council adopts annual plan
The rates increase is 0.1% higher than forecast in the Long-term Plan 2024-34 that was adopted nine months ago.
Shining a light on Tūrangi for Matariki
Christmas has come early for Tūrangi people who love a good light display on their house.
At peace with nature
Life is a series of changing seasons and Matariki and the winter solstice is a perfect time to remember those and what has passed, celebrate what we have and reflect on the future.
DOC offers digital lure to hook a fishing licence
Purchasing fishing licences for the Taupō Trout Fishery is now under a new licence sales system managed by the Department of Conservation.
Man arrested after death in Tūrangi
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in relation to the ongoing homicide investigation in Tūrangi.
Living life on the fly
Adding ONZM on the end of Peter Hardy Ballantyne Carty’s already lengthy name has earned a fair amount of ribbing from friends and acquaintances.
Taupō’s top volunteer
She drives the school bus and the fire engine, organises Anzac Day services, runs the local community hall and generally keeps things ticking along at the southern end of Lake Taupō.
King’s honours for Taupō residents
Three residents in the greater Taupō district have been honoured with appointments to the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year’s King’s Birthday honours list.
Tauranga-Taupō River flood update
The Tauranga-Taupō River is beginning to recede after last night’s heavy rain prompted preparations for an evacuation.
Busy month for Greenlea Rescue
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter carried out 30 life-saving missions across the Central Plateau and Lakes region in April.
Exploring ‘otherworldly’ Tokaanu
Rāhina dawned, chilly, crisp and clear.
Council favours in-house water management
The Taupō District Council favours keeping the management of its water services in house but will consult on three options.
Anzac dawn draws big crowd
Thousands of people stood together in the Taupō Anzac Day Dawn Service this morning as the district began a day of commemorations.
The business event of the year
The 2025 Unison Great Lake Taupō Business Awards are about to get underway.
Taupō is growing up fast
The Taupō District’s population is now more than 40,000 and expected to rise by another 25,500 people over the next 35 years.
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