'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k
The 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.
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Shining a light on the kiwi's plight
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The Good Boss provides chuckles for weeks
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Full steam ahead for Taupō Coastguard
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Taupō mayor says still work to be done
Taupō mayor David Trewavas is looking forward to seeing major projects completed.
Election won, mayor heads off to the rugby
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Weather woes a washout for Taupō residents and businesses
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The art of not throwing things out
A place where the old is the new and the past is the future.
Between a rock and a hard place
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TDC opens drive-through voting booth
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Dancing Queen: A tribute to ABBA tours NZ
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Sunk, singed and sidelined: Tour operator sails through tough times
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Taupō group's little flick snags big win
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New airport means new parking charges
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Enhancing the habitat: Thousands of trees to be planted at Mangakino
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The wonderful art of printmaking on display
Artists share their love of printmaking at Taupō Museum.
Coastguard safety training back on course
Safety training for skippers is back on the agenda in Taupō.
'Townie art dealer' shows his stuff
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A story of love, friendship and survival
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