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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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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.
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.
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.
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Win Bruno Mars Concert Tickets!
Taupō Family Playcentre is raffling off an exciting prize – two tickets to see Bruno Mars live in Auckland as part of his The Romantic Tour on Tuesday 16 March 2027!
Taupō Opportunity candidate says too much 'blaming and flip-flopping' in Government
When Taupō Opportunity candidate Sam Plummer returned to New Zealand in 2018, he found a very different country from the one he left. Hailing from Hawke’s Bay, Plummer spent 15 years in Cambodia before making Taupō his home.
Tūrangi Community Foodbank Drive 2026
The Tūrangi Community Foodbank Drive 2026 is almost here, and we’re calling on the community to help fill the shelves of the Tūrangi Foodbank. On Thursday 19th November listen out for the sirens after 5:30pm.
Taupō election: Louise Upston says ministerial roles make her a better MP
When Louise Upston won the Taupō seat from Labour incumbent Mark Burton in 2008, she had no plan for how long she’d stay around.