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![Nordstrom goes from Mooloo man to a Ram](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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=792)
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=792)
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=792)
Once-timid cat seeking cosy home for winter
Pimento is a shy sweetheart who will make a great house cat.
![Taupō embroiderers sew 40 years of memories](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Taupō embroiderers sew 40 years of memories
A club in Taupō is celebrating 40 years of dedication to craft.
![Taupō sheep dog trial raises $30k for rescue chopper](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Taupō sheep dog trial raises $30k for rescue chopper
The fundraising total for the Bayleys Sheepdog Trials near Taupō has been announced.
![Sad history of rainbow comedians laid bare](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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=792)
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=792)
Watch: Arsonists set house on fire - one may have been injured
Pair caught on two video cameras - do you know who they are?
![Motocross riders battle it out in Battle Of The Clubs in Taupō](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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=792)
Freezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skies
Central North Island and BoP feel the pinch.
![Merlin the kitten ready to enchant new owners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Merlin the kitten ready to enchant new owners
Could your whānau offer little Merlin and his brother a forever home?
![Taupō light festival out to nail its place amongst the stars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Taupō light festival out to nail its place amongst the stars
It's all about location for Taupō's 'magical' Winter Festival light show.
![Taupō and Tūrangi golf report: players defy driving rain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Taupō and Tūrangi golf report: players defy driving rain
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's golfers got on this week.
![Bulli Point back in roading spotlight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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=792)
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=792)
'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.
![Taupō thumbs up and thumbs down](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Taupō thumbs up and thumbs down
Taupō readers discuss the good and the bad of the week.
![Film review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Film review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation
This cute, animated adventure is the perfect rainy-day school holiday viewing.
![‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientist
Wednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.
![Woman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Woman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accident
A group were climbing on the eastern side when the tragedy struck today.