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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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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.
Taupo Intermediate's Road to the AIMS Games
Chainsaw and Pilot Paul catch up with Sam Bradley (née Warrener), Ironman champion and Taupo Intermediate sports coordinator, on preparing five teams and 23 athletes for the Zespri AIMS Games, 5-11 September in Tauranga.
Saddle Up: NZ Secondary Schools Equestrian Champs Preview
Sticks and Stinger chat with Toni McIntosh from the National Equestrian Centre about the North Island Secondary Schools equestrian champs (Aug 31 to Sept 4), Taupo's biggest event yet with 534 riders and 108 teams.
Taupō's George Green named in NZ Under-19 squad for Samoa tournament
Former Taupō AFC junior George Green has been selected in the New Zealand Men's Under-19 squad, the Youth All Whites, ahead of the OFC Championship in Samoa next month.
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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.
Taupō Racing Club
Friday 9 October at the Taupō Racing Club. Round up the crew, drop the tools and get trackside! It’s time to swap the worksite for the racecourse and enjoy a well-earned afternoon of cold brews, great vibes, quality thoroughbred racing and the legendary wheelbarrow races.
NZDA Taupō Fur & Feathers Kids Competition
Entries for the NZDA Taupō Fur & Feathers Kids Competition 2026 close next Wednesday the 23rd at 5pm, and we’re already up to an awesome 35 young hunters entered!
Kids Fishing is Almost Here!
Bring the kids along for a fun fishing experience at the Tongariro National Trout Centre’s outdoor pond facility. 26th September - 12th October.