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A Slow Learner at 92: Jack Giddey Heads to England
Taupō bowler Jack Giddey is 92 and off to the World Indoor Bowls Championships in England. He talks about his partnership with Dave Jones, the emotional final that got them there, and why he reckons the will to win counts for more than ability.
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Meads Cup Champions! Chainsaw and Foxy on King Country’s Historic Win
King Country are Meads Cup champions! Chainsaw and Foxy relive Saturday’s final in Ashburton with Jesse. Down 14-5 at halftime, the boys hit back with 19 unanswered points to end a 20-year wait. Tears, beers, the Meads family and a look ahead to the Heartland XV.
Logan Patterson on 25 Games for King Country
King Country Rams centre Logan Patterson joins The Good Sports after reaching 25 games for the province. He talks about earning his blazer, his journey back from injury, the Rams’ strong season, scoring in six straight games, and what makes the current team and coaching group special.
World Champion Tom King on the Deadly Dozen
Taupō builder Tom King has been crowned a Deadly Dozen world champion. He joins The Good Sports to explain the gruelling hybrid event, his 10-11 hour training weeks, teaming up with Sally Harrison, and what’s next as he takes on more Deadly Dozen and HYROX events.
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Tauhara College Senior Academic Prizegiving 2026
Tauhara College Senior Academic Prizegiving Wednesday 4th November 2026
Craters of the Moon Trust launches community grants programme
The Craters of the Moon Trust is offering grant funding to organisations with ideas that will make a positive difference in the Taupō District.
Where to vote in Taupō District
There are plenty of places to vote on election day in the district and four or five in the lead up, says Taupō electoral manager Vicki Reardon - so have your say.
Taupō Green candidate: ‘We’re not the bogeyman’
When George O’Conner Patena advised the Greens he couldn’t stand as their Taupō candidate again, his party colleague Celine Kearney decided to throw her hat in. Kearney says Patena is a hard act to follow. “I do not put myself on the same level as George.”