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Fees rise for a load of rubbish
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Native trees face chop due to flight path concerns
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Taupō rowers get an eight for the lake
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The insatiable appetite of the rich
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Native trees illegally cut down on conservation land
A 600-year-old rimu is among the trees illegally felled.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts goes into liquidation
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DoC ups licence fees on ‘world's finest trout fishing’
The department is increasing fees for trout fishing sites that are among the world's best.
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Weekly sports and club reports for Taupō.
Mild start to winter in Taupō
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Missing Taupō man located deceased
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Have you seen Michael James Hill? Police appeal for public's help
Taupō Police are appealing for assistance from the public to locate 49-year-old.
Turning a personal crisis into a national treasure
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What woke up Taupō? Super-volcano’s year-long episode leaves burning questions
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Man arrested and charged after shot allegedly fired in carpark
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Future is green for Taupō youth nature ambassador
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May days mainly grey in Taupō
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Young people involved in fiery fatal crash on SH5, Napier school community shaken
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