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Events guide - June 4
Greening Taupō Day returns on Thursday.
Youth health clinic expands
Anamata Cafe, a confidential health service for youth across the Taupō District, has expanded its offerings because of rising demand.
Turbo charging the bike trails
E-bike riders in Kinloch and Rotorura have received a boost from a King’s Birthday Government funding present.
Taming the Kaimanawa
As the morning fog cleared to reveal stunning views of rolling hills and geothermal steam rising skywards, Kelly Wilson and her trainers got to work.
One dead in crash near Taupō
One person has died following a crash north of Taupō.
Three dead in Waiouru crash
Three people have died after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Waiouru, overnight, while one person remains missing.
Fatal crash in CBD
One person has died following a crash in central Taupō on Friday evening.
Tūrangi commuters demand better service
With the cost of fuel at an all-time high, Taupō District Council Tūrangi councillor Sandra Greenslade says her ward needs a commuter bus.
Eyes on the action
People living in New Zealand’s volcanic hot spots can rest a lot easier thanks to a lifetime of work by volcanologist Brad Scott.
A place to pray for travelling Muslims
A small four-bedroom house on the corner of Kaimanawa St and Tamamutu St has been the headquarters of the Taupō Islamic Centre since 2015.
An uphill battle
Paul Riedel is taking on one of the most challenging bike packing races in the world over the next 10 days.
Taking the aerial route
The Spa Park Jumps track will host the annual Spa Jam this weekend with more than 180 BMX riders expected to take to the air.
All Knitters invited to the Operation CoverUp
All Knitters invited to the Operation CoverUp - Blankets Without Borders Annual Thank You Morning Tea
Annual financial reviews
In today’s rapidly changing financial environment, taking a “set and forget” approach to personal or business finances can prove costly.
High School Musical treads Tauhara’s boards
The much-loved story of High School Musical will be top billing at Tauhara College in early June.
Coroner rules on climbing death
A first-time mountaineer had a deadly fall on Mt Ruapehu, after her group pressed on in dangerous conditions that nobody questioned, a coroner has found.
Better than winning Lotto
A 16-year-dream became reality when Te Kapa o Te Rangiita ki Ōruanui hapū, a sub-tribe of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, reopened its marae north of Taupō recently, after being closed for two years.
Boom Boom and friends
Boom Boom – the dinosaur sculpture by Gregor Kregar – whose installation in Riverside Park blew up into widespread media coverage has celebrated its first birthday.
Billion-dollar energy boost
Mercury is planning up to $1 billion in new investment at its Ngā Tamariki and Rotokawa geothermal fields.
All aboard the walking bus
Students arrive at school to a warm welcome after taking part in the Wednesday Challenge.
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