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Unvaccinated barred from pools, libraries, Superloo and more
Ban recognises great protection offered by vaccine.

Home detention for 'paedophile' church pastor
He was a former church leader, now he's sentenced for sexual offending against children.

Warren Gatland names Barbarians squad to play in Taupō
The Barbarians will play a New Zealand Heartland XV this weekend.

Revealed: Are the leaders you voted for vaxxed?
Not all elected members will say whether they are vaccinated.

David Beck: Slow down, be patient, and get over yourself
OPINION: The problem with speeding is it is not only your own life at risk.

Top academics: High school duxes revealed
The best and brightest, Taupō-nui-a-Tia College and Tauhara College dux announcement.

'Just not worth it': Drivers told slow down
There have been more than 140,000 speeding offences in the Taupō policing area since 2010.

One in a million: Dianne Trethowen a Good Sort
The Harcourts Good Sort awards celebrate outstanding members of the community.

Family of murdered woman speak of the 'massive hole' she left behind
Darkie Cable received a sentence of life imprisonment for murdering his partner.

Why Roger is walking Bluff to Cape Reinga in 40 days
Roger Leslie is raising money and awareness for a cause close to his heart

Taupō Christmas events cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions
Organisers are looking forward to returning next year.

Covid 19: More cases in Lakes district, new wastewater detections in Tauranga
The latest information about local cases has been revealed.

'A disaster waiting to happen': Four staffed ICU beds for population of 116k
Will 14 ventilators and four ICU beds be enough for a region of 116,000 people?

D-day for teacher jabs - unvaxxed not allowed at school tomorrow
Teachers face a big decision today as the no jab, no job mandate comes into effect.

Rotorua Hospital, Stratford pharmacy among new locations of interest
People are urged to regularly check the locations of interest page.

Record 207 new Covid cases, one death - virus spreads south in North Island, 12 police officers isolating
New cases in Rotorua and the Tararua district were confirmed this morning.

'A lot of forgiveness' for driver who hit Taupō couple
The family of elderly couple killed by a car hold no animosity against the driver.

Covid spreads to Taupō, search for links to known cases
100 cases a day in Auckland and regional outbreaks, so when will NZ get the green lights?

Elderly couple killed in Taupō crash
Inquiries into the cause of the crash were ongoing.

'More carrot': 'Unconventional' approach needed to lift Māori vax rates
'I don't think we've got an ice cube's chance in hell of even getting to 90.'

'Worst-case scenario': Covid found in wastewater in Taupō
The sample was collected on November 8.

'We are out to make a real change': DHBs seek input on disability support
The Bay of Plenty and Lakes District Health Boards want to hear from you.

Midwife of 30 years leaving due to vaccine mandate
Though Lakes DHB staff are highly vaccinated, about 4 per cent are not.

90% Project: Taupō District creeping towards goal
Taupō District residents are being urged to get their Covid-19 vaccinations.

'A special sisterhood': Taupō women set to represent NZ in fly fishing
The New Zealand women's fly fishing team will compete in the two-leg Oceania Competition.

What makes Taupō beautiful?
Sustainable tourism and reduced emissions put Taupō in finals for Beautiful award.

Painting pictures with words: Short-story winners announced
Budding Taupō writers have shown their potential.

Taupō Motorsport Park has a new owner
Quinn also owns Hampton Downs and Highlands Motorsport Park.

No shortage of suitors for unused Waihi Village water project money
Waihi Village turned down a council offer for reticulated water and wastewater.