Four Waikato teenagers brave the shave for hair-raising fundraising
The Tauhara students will be getting the chop for a good cause next week.
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Hamilton Boys'and Girls' High and Taupō-nui-a-tia representing Waikato in Wellington.
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There are reports of injuries.
French foodie film serves up the story of the first restaurant
"Delicious" follows the story of a signature dish and its creator in the 1700s.
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Winter means potholes and flooding are the big issues for motorists.
Cadaver dogs used in search for missing woman
The experienced tramper, 79, has been missing since March.
Busy people helping busy people in mentorship program
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Tramping paradise all thanks to locals' hard work
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Police, planters and social posts get the thumbs up
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A free feed is the signature dish in this town
Twice a month the Tūrangi community sits down to dinner.
Kelsos hoping to unveil another promising Proisir filly
They are hoping Levakia can reach the same lofty heights as Legarto.
Bay of Plenty Squash Open brings elite athletes to Taupō
Hosted by the Taupō Squash Club, the tournament drew in a quality field.
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Characters are at the heart of this British spy drama starring Bill Nighy.
Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.
Amazing community space grows people and plants
It's a melting pot of DIY and survival skills, music and a bit of gardening.
Rising costs prompts Contact to rethink Wairākei development
"Assessed total project costs have come in substantially higher than previously expected."
Former Ruapehu Alpine Lifts boss confident of making a profit
Dave Mazey disagrees with Government concerns over Whakapapa's commercial viability.
Kiwi completes incredible run across NZ and Australia
Curly Jacobs says he soon learned to leave the Aussie wildlife alone.
School lockdown lifted after reports of person with firearm
Police are speaking with a person and have verified no firearm was involved.
Fireplace technicians and bus drivers get the thumbs up
Find out what's pleased and perplexed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week,
Waikato heli-saw to transform forestry, electricity sectors
TLC will continue to trial the heli-saw technology this month in Piopio.
Perfect gift for the town with everything - an ambulance
The generous donation is a way of saying thanks to the town that's been kind to them.
'Just magic': Taupō walkers rediscover local gems
Two special places receive seal of approval from local tramping clubs.
Help needed for Poppy the puppy to bloom
Poppy the puppy had a tough start, but is ready to find a loving new home.
Mount Ruapehu’s Whakapapa skifield not commercially sustainable, Cabinet warned
A number of bidders are aiming to take over the skifield's assets.