Stinger and Phil cover a massive weekend of sport, joined by Chiefs assistant coach David Hill ahead of the Super Rugby final, Taupō AFC coach Ray How on football and the FIFA World Cup, and Hayden Dickason with the latest on the 2026 Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Plus, meet nine-year-old motorsport sensation James Drought, who is chasing his MotoGP dream while representing New Zealand on the international stage. Add in Black Sticks hockey, cricket, golf, supercars, local sport previews and plenty of Saturday morning banter from the Lake FM team.
The Good Sports Podcast: Chiefs Finals Fever, Future Racing Star James Drought & Taupō Sport This Weekend
Chiefs finals week, football, cycling and a chat with rising Kiwi motorsport talent James Drought. Stinger and Phil bring you the biggest local, national and international sporting stories from another huge week on The Good Sports Show.
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The Good Sports Podcast: Taupō Marathon, BMX Worlds, Warriors–Dragons & The World Cup Final
Chainsaw and Stinger cover the week's sport, then bring on Aaron Carter (Taupō Marathon), Tracey Burley with young BMX riders ahead of the World Champs in Brisbane, Daryl Halligan on the Warriors' must-win vs the Dragons, and Ricky Herbert on the FIFA World Cup final.
The Good Sports Podcast: King Country Rugby, Rally Champ Paddon and a Local Darts Dream
Chainsaw and Sticks talk rally with Hayden Paddon, King Country rugby with Arrin Dunster, darts dreams with Keagan Roos, and cross country with Jason Cameron. One hour of opinions you didn't ask for. You're welcome.
School Holiday Adventures at the Tongariro National Trout Centre
Looking for the perfect school holiday adventure? Geraldine from the Tongariro National Trout Centre shares why this hidden gem near Tūrangi is a must-visit, with kids' fishing experiences, nature walks, native wildlife, trout history, and plenty of family fun.
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The Kinloch Market
Mark your calendars, tag your friends and brace yourselves for an epic day... Kinloch Market returns this Labour Weekend on Sunday 25th October and this year, we are celebrating 25 YEARS
Free Public Seminar – Age Concern Taupō
Age Concern Taupō is hosting a free public seminar focused on issues affecting our older population. On Wednesday 7 October 2026 at St. Paul's Church Hall 10:00am - 11:30am
Get Set Event Hire Ladies Day on Thursday 5th November.
Step into a world of vintage glamour at Get Set Event Hire Ladies Day on Thursday 5th November. Round up your gal pals, embrace the vintage glamour theme and get ready for an afternoon of style, racing and plenty of fun. This is one Ladies Day you won’t want to miss!
Movie in the Park
Movie in the Park Toy Story 5 is coming to Tūrangi on the 30th October