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Mental health education a 'top priority': Are Kiwi kids prepared for the future?
Mental health is a hot topic all over the world, including in schools.
Meet New Zealand's fastest under-19 cross country mountain biker
Taupō to Europe, James Officer, 17, is the New Zealand U19 XC mountain biking champion.
Taupō principals ask for community support if omicron closes a school
Taupō teen leaders share learning from home insights for those in isolation.
Tick, Tick... Boom: The torment of a young creative who struggles with intimacy
FILM REVIEW: Local author Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Tick, Tick... Boom.
30km/h speed limit proposed outside schools and in Taupō and Tūrangi towns
Open road speed limit may no longer apply to rural roads in Taupō under a new speed plan.
Teen swims 80km across Lake Taupō and back
Caitlin O'Reilly is just the third person to complete the 80km swim.
Bat check on doomed trees pays off
The pekapeka tou-roa (long-tailed bats) are classified as threatened-nationally critical
Projected rates rise of 8.35 per cent: Council calls for feedback on Annual Plan
This feedback process is part of the council's Annual Plan consultation period.
North Island skifield says loss will be $7.4 million
The operators of Tūroa ski field have decided to hold off on a $40 million renewal plan.
Taupō homicide: Police seek sightings of silver sedan
Police are seeking information about a car in relation to the homicide.
Vaccine pass rules to be eased at council venues
Vaccine passes were introduced at council offices, facilities and venues in December
Taupō's Waiora House to rise again
Waiora House was demolished in 2019 after asbestos was discovered
Local Focus: Taupō needs tourists
"Tough times don't last, but tough people do" but times may be getting too tough in Taupō.
Taupō thumbs up and thumbs down
Readers submit their appreciation and gripes for the last week.
A new era: Announcing the renamed Taupō & Tūrangi Herald
New name, same great local content.
Covid-19 is obviously no fun, but why do I feel guilty?
OPINION: Isolating with Covid-19 has been an emotional rollercoaster.
Film review: Suspense, thrills and horror feature in No Exit
FILM REVIEW: Local author Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on No Exit.
Getting girls active: A unique solution
The Tania Dalton Foundation and Sport Waikato are teaming up with a new initiative.
Taupō & Tūrangi Weekender changes are coming
Next week marks a significant step in the history of the Taupō & Tūrangi Weekender.
'Your skirt's too short': Taupō women breaking the bias
A day to reflect on gender bias in corporate NZ and ask why girls drop out of sport.
Taupō homicide: Motel owner hopes death doesn't affect future housing
Adelphi Motel owner says his business shouldn't be punished for someone else's mistake.
From psychological first aid to Meals On Wheels
Pandemic inspires charity to bring back the WW2 era Red Cross Parcel.
'As an organisation we are not very good at receiving praise'
Taupō fire brigade were asked three times before they finally accepted the nomination.
Motel homicide: Police name 30yo man who died
The latest from the police investigating a Taupō homicide.
Sustainable lithium extraction: Taupō's economic future?
Lithium is in hot demand around the world. Could a Taupō-based company have the answer?
Firearms incident on same day as Taupō motel death
Police have released more information about a homicide investigation in Taupō.
Taupō homicide: Police called to motel 40 times before death
Police have been regular visitors to a motel that's the scene of a homicide inquiry.
'It's so sad... it was bad': Father dies in motel from injuries, murder inquiry launched
A police investigation is under way.
Lengthy wait for High Court attempted murder trial
Why a man accused of stabbing a woman will have to wait 16 months for his trial.