Joy not hate the theme for Taupō rainbow event
The family-friendly event returns for its second year, with even more on offer.
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Fun kittens and cute mama cat looking for a home
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Waikato BMX racers turn their wheels in Australia
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Hundreds of international students affected by visa delays
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Fire crews find bedroom ablaze in Taupō house
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Banged up abroad: Why MFAT won't come to your rescue
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From refugee camp to Hamilton Police staff member
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'I died when he did': Mother of Kiwi lawyer killed in Australia pays tribute
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Police tight-lipped on Coromandel crime figures
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‘They saw me as a cheat and a liar’: Dramatic tension in Maadi Cup rowing dispute
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Watch: Balloons over Waikato celebrates glorious festival start
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Waikato teen selected for international softball challenge team
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