'It's gonna be a blast' thanks to new fireworks sponsor
One of Taupō's biggest family events is set to return after a two-year hiatus.
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'Excessively low': Questions raised over Waka Kotahi pothole damage payouts
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Mum in emergency housing wins Miss Rotorua 2023
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Cyclist lines up 25th race around Lake Taupō
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Woman facing raft of charges after incident in Whakatāne
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IT upgrade costs council about $14.9m more than first budgeted
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Trial date for Korrey Whyman’s murder yet to be set
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Name suppression lapses for Taupō man charged with murder
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Kiwis ‘chip in’ to help autistic boy who claimed golf title after only playing three rounds - ever
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Rotorua kapa haka teams get down to fundraising for national competition
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