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![Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter
Pack your winter gear for Ruapehu.
![Olympic snub of young mountain bike star overruled by Sports Tribunal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Olympic snub of young mountain bike star overruled by Sports Tribunal
The tribunal effectively took the decision out of Cycling NZ's hands.
![Beanies and bus stops the talk of the town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Beanies and bus stops the talk of the town
Find out what's enthralled and enraged the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
![Once-timid cat seeking cosy home for winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Once-timid cat seeking cosy home for winter
Pimento is a shy sweetheart who will make a great house cat.
![Taupō embroiderers sew 40 years of memories](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Taupō embroiderers sew 40 years of memories
A club in Taupō is celebrating 40 years of dedication to craft.
![Taupō sheep dog trial raises $30k for rescue chopper](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Taupō sheep dog trial raises $30k for rescue chopper
The fundraising total for the Bayleys Sheepdog Trials near Taupō has been announced.
![Sad history of rainbow comedians laid bare](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Sad history of rainbow comedians laid bare
Documentary film delves into the once-secret history of LGBTQIA+ representation in comedy.
![Govt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Govt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi
Concerns were raised about commercialising the Tūroa family name on Mt Ruapehu.
![Watch: Taupō McDonald’s goes viral after being hailed world’s ‘coolest’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Watch: Taupō McDonald’s goes viral after being hailed world’s ‘coolest’
'I couldn't believe my eyes ... I’ve never experienced anything quite like it.'
![Taupō Times closes after more than 60 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Taupō Times closes after more than 60 years
The Stuff-owned community newspaper's June 28 edition would be its last.
![Motocross riders battle it out in Battle Of The Clubs in Taupō](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Motocross riders battle it out in Battle Of The Clubs in Taupō
Team New Zealand fundraiser a great success.
![Freezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Freezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skies
Central North Island and BoP feel the pinch.
![Taupō light festival out to nail its place amongst the stars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Taupō light festival out to nail its place amongst the stars
It's all about location for Taupō's 'magical' Winter Festival light show.
![Bulli Point back in roading spotlight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Bulli Point back in roading spotlight
Waikato Regional Council has confirmed the notorious stretch of SH1 is a priority.
![Bake a loaf worth getting nutty about](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Bake a loaf worth getting nutty about
Whole food ingredients combine in this loaf for a satisfying morning tea snack.
![Auckland scientist’s death on Mt Ruapehu a ‘freak accident’ climbing with friends](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Auckland scientist’s death on Mt Ruapehu a ‘freak accident’ climbing with friends
Wednesday Davis died on Saturday after falling while climbing Mt Ruapehu.
![Flood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Flood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnight
Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.
!['Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two
'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.
![Small town borrows, scrimps and re-purposes its way to memorable Matariki festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Small town borrows, scrimps and re-purposes its way to memorable Matariki festival
Tūrangi's Matariki events were a true community effort.
![Film review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Film review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation
This cute, animated adventure is the perfect rainy-day school holiday viewing.
![Snow for Desert Rd, Interislander ferries cancelled as polar blast hits country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Snow for Desert Rd, Interislander ferries cancelled as polar blast hits country
Rain forecast for most main centres. Auckland to hit 15C high, fall to 9C low overnight.