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Dan Hutchinson 09/10/2025 Dan Hutchinson 09/10/2025

Taking on the challenge

Taupō & Tūrangi News is profiling groups that benefit from volunteering at the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Here we take a look at Animal Care Tūrangi.

Dan Hutchinson 31/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 31/07/2025

Spinning the wheels

Taupō’s major events often have spin-offs that extend far beyond the excitement of the big day itself. Taupō News profiles the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge and some of the community groups that benefit in a five-part series.

Dan Hutchinson 29/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 29/05/2025

Maxwell retains World Cup lead

Emerging New Zealand mountain bike star, Sammie Maxwell, produced a brilliant performance to emerge from the pack to claim runner-up in the third round of the Whoop UCI MTB Cross-country World Series in the Czech Republic.

Dan Hutchinson 22/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 22/05/2025

Cycle of discovery

A pair of Taupō women could best be described as active relaxers when they head overseas on holiday.

Dan Hutchinson 07/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 07/04/2025

Taupō rider makes history at MTB World Cup

Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell has created history, becoming the first New Zealand female to win a UCI MTB Cross-country World Cup.

Dan Hutchinson 02/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 02/03/2025

Course record broken at Ironman 2025

Kiwi Mike Phillips has claimed his third Anzco Foods Ironman New Zealand title and set a new course best time.

Dan Hutchinson 13/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 13/02/2025

Global bike film festival begins in Taupō

In its 11th year, The Big Bike Film Night celebrates cycling in all its glorious shapes and forms and begins its national and global tour in Taupō on February 19.