Recent stories

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Kim Manunui 13/11/2025 Kim Manunui 13/11/2025

Triple success in triathlon

It has been an outstanding year for the Taupō Triathlon Club, and it couldn’t have finished on a higher note. Three club members proudly represented New Zealand at the recent World Triathlon Championships held in Wollongong, Australia.

Dan Hutchinson 29/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 29/04/2025

Obstacle course racer plummets off rope swing

Footage of Taupō woman Louisa Redward’s spectacular, unplanned dismount from a rope swing, that saw her land 50 metres down a bank has gone viral on social media.

Dan Hutchinson 27/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 27/02/2025

Former All Black sets sights on the ultimate challenge

Former All Black Liam Messam will tackle his first ever Ironman this weekend.

Kim Manunui 20/02/2025 Kim Manunui 20/02/2025

Kinloch’s festival of multisport

An action-packed Seven Oak Kinloch Triathlon Festival took place last weekend, with more than 400 competitors and supporters enjoying the serene village atmosphere.