New actors wanted for vintage play
Centre Stage Taupō is on the hunt for talent for its new production.
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Taupō sheep dog trial raises $30k for rescue chopper
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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
Team New Zealand fundraiser a great success.
Freezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skies
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Taupō light festival out to nail its place amongst the stars
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Bulli Point back in roading spotlight
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'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two
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Woman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accident
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Super sheep and wonder dogs round up $25k for charity
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Waiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'
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Tūrangi puts on spectacular light show with just one drone
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Full steam ahead for Geothermal Week
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New Waikato River bridge for Taupō brought forward
Detailed planning for a second Waikato River bridge in Taupō to get under way soon.
Coromandel welcomes back Summer Concert Tour
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'Terrified': Mobster on meth carjacks couple, speeds off sitting on driver
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Crispy is key - 'nobody likes a soggy sprout'
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Taupō's Great Lake Film Society wins Best Film Award in 48Hours challenge
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Two NZ cities surge in popularity this Matariki weekend
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Lawyer who strangled girlfriend allowed to practise again under new name
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