Recent stories
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Review: Winter Driving Experience
My first car was a Mk3 Ford Cortina, the same age as me – 1972 – and as far as safety features go it was fairly rudimentary.
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.
Something for every senior person
Running for over 20 years, the annual Seniors’ Expo at the Great Lake Centre showcases a range of organisations, services, interests and opportunities available to older adults in the Taupō area.
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.
Crashed car found but driver’s been missing for a week
Despite extensive ground and air searches a man is still missing on the Central Plateau.
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.
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