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![Vehicles seized, charges laid in 'enforcement phase' after Ponsonby gunman's funeral](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Vehicles seized, charges laid in 'enforcement phase' after Ponsonby gunman's funeral
Killer Beez member Hone Kay-Selwyn shot dead Robert Sidney Horne on Ponsonby Rd in May.
![Supercars announces dates for 2025 New Zealand rounds in Taupō](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Supercars announces dates for 2025 New Zealand rounds in Taupō
Supercars will be roaring back into Taupō from April 11-13 next year.
![Rubbish, rates and housing behind huge number of submissions to council plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rubbish, rates and housing behind huge number of submissions to council plan
Bins and funding priorities were the most hotly debated areas of the Taupō council's plan.
![Rotokura Reserve walk had 'precious' experience in store for local walkers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rotokura Reserve walk had 'precious' experience in store for local walkers
The reserve is in the Tongariro National Park.
![New actors wanted for vintage play](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New actors wanted for vintage play
Centre Stage Taupō is on the hunt for talent for its new production.
![Nordstrom goes from Mooloo man to a Ram](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nordstrom goes from Mooloo man to a Ram
The 2024 Chiefs pre-season replacement has been named in the Heartland squad.
![Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter
Pack your winter gear for Ruapehu.
![Beanies and bus stops the talk of the town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
Once-timid cat seeking cosy home for winter
Pimento is a shy sweetheart who will make a great house cat.
![Sad history of rainbow comedians laid bare](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sad history of rainbow comedians laid bare
Documentary film delves into the once-secret history of LGBTQIA+ representation in comedy.
![Watch: Taupō McDonald’s goes viral after being hailed world’s ‘coolest’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.'
![Watch: Arsonists set house on fire - one may have been injured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Arsonists set house on fire - one may have been injured
Pair caught on two video cameras - do you know who they are?
![Taupō walkers venture to Rainbow Point, Wairakei and Two Mile Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Taupō walkers venture to Rainbow Point, Wairakei and Two Mile Bay
Winter's wet weather hasn't stopped Taupō's walking groups.
![Taupō Times closes after more than 60 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
Bake a loaf worth getting nutty about
Whole food ingredients combine in this loaf for a satisfying morning tea snack.
!['Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'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.
![Film review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Film review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation
This cute, animated adventure is the perfect rainy-day school holiday viewing.