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![Rain, records and raffles for golfers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rain, records and raffles for golfers
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's golfers got on this week.
![Taupō Weather with Bevan Choat: Cool, dry February](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Taupō Weather with Bevan Choat: Cool, dry February
There were seven rainy days for Taupō in February.
![Royal New Zealand Ballet to visit Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Royal New Zealand Ballet to visit Waikato
Tutus on Tour brings ballet to smaller New Zealand theatres.
![Pig and deer focus of DoC hunting competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pig and deer focus of DoC hunting competition
The annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.
![Sister has brother evicted from Taupō home to enable sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sister has brother evicted from Taupō home to enable sale
Sibling had taken out an ANZ mortgage over the parents' home to invest in a business.
![Trev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Trev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hits
Boat company will attend A&P show as usual, quest for buyer on horizon.
![Positivity shines in Taupō and Tūrangi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Positivity shines in Taupō and Tūrangi
Find out what's pleased and puzzled the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
![Swimmers tackle Across the Lake challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Swimmers tackle Across the Lake challenge
The swim returned to Taupō after a three-year hiatus.
![Hunt on for next Kiwi Supercars champ ahead of Taupō event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hunt on for next Kiwi Supercars champ ahead of Taupō event
Supercars makes its return to New Zealand in April.
![Waka ama team paddles to Hawaii competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waka ama team paddles to Hawaii competition
The masters team will swap Lake Taupō in winter for the Pacific Ocean in summer.
![Why this candidate poured $27k into a campaign he expected to lose](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why this candidate poured $27k into a campaign he expected to lose
Bay of Plenty's Taupō Wahed says he has no regrets.
![Waikato disc golf course takes a flying leap in world rankings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waikato disc golf course takes a flying leap in world rankings
Disc golf is soaring to new heights in Taupō.
![Thumbs up to four wheel drives, found wallets and flat tyre repair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Thumbs up to four wheel drives, found wallets and flat tyre repair
Find out what's excited and enraged the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
![Taupō prepares for milestone Ironman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Taupō prepares for milestone Ironman
Road closures will affect parts of Taupō this weekend.
![Desert Road works on track for completion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Desert Road works on track for completion
The end is in sight for the latest round of SH1 night closures.
![Representative Groups – are they worth it?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Representative Groups – are they worth it?
OPINION: Kinloch Group member Pat Kane says the group would add value to the community.
![Drills, dunes and doubleheaders for Taupō Marist in Fiji](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Drills, dunes and doubleheaders for Taupō Marist in Fiji
Taupō Marist will play a pre-season game and deliver rugby drills in local schools.
![Taupō manhunt ends in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Taupō manhunt ends in Auckland
A man has been arrested in relation to an alleged firearms incident in Taupō last week.
![Snuggly tortoiseshell kittens need a new home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Snuggly tortoiseshell kittens need a new home
Could you give these sweet tortoiseshell kittens a home?
![Club results: Taupō and Tūrangi golfers out in force](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Club results: Taupō and Tūrangi golfers out in force
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs got on this week.
![Six60 to play intimate Supercars weekend gig](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Six60 to play intimate Supercars weekend gig
Taupō will host an intimate gig for the huge NZ band as part of the Supercars festivities.
![Review: French retro comedy a triumphant farce](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Review: French retro comedy a triumphant farce
The French are known for their mastery of farce, and The Crime is Mine is no exception.
![Taupō hotel future uncertain with land up for sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Taupō hotel future uncertain with land up for sale
Plans for Taupō's tallest building went all the way to the Environment Court.
![Gunman on the run in Taupō after knife fight sparks school lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gunman on the run in Taupō after knife fight sparks school lockdown
Police will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes
!['It’s time to front-up': Police urge man who locked down Taupō schools to hand himself in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It’s time to front-up': Police urge man who locked down Taupō schools to hand himself in
'You know who you are and we know who you are.'
![Abuse and 'weaponised misogyny' create security risks for councillors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Abuse and 'weaponised misogyny' create security risks for councillors
Misinformation and personal attacks rampant online, say council officials.
![Public hearings to begin for Pure Tūroa's ski field bid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Public hearings to begin for Pure Tūroa's ski field bid
There were 481 submissions made to the Department of Conservation.
![Taupō dancers flying high with awards and exams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Taupō dancers flying high with awards and exams
It's been a high-flying month for the crew at Dance Central Taupō.
![Mt Tihia tramp evades walkers once again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mt Tihia tramp evades walkers once again
Find out what Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs have been up to this week.