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Taupō players fill Heartland XV
King Country Rams and Taupō Marist loose forward Reeve Satherly is just a couple of games away from winning everything he’s been involved with this season.
Breaking the sound barrier
At 45, Joe thought his days of wearing the black jersey were behind him. But this week, He’s heading to Tokyo with the New Zealand Deaf Blacks Sevens squad for the third World Deaf Rugby Sevens Championship, running from October 31 to November 3.
Summer fun on the bowling green
The 2026/27 Bowls Taupo summer season, which recently opened with the first bowl delivered by Mayor John Funnel, is now in full swing.
Golfer achieves rare feat
Kinloch Village golfer Lyndon Andrews achieved a feat that has 67 million to one odds of happening - two hole in ones in one round by an amateur.
Falling with style
A Taupō skydiver has broken the New Zealand record for the highest speed in freefall.
Lights on for Mangakino Sportsgrounds
Ballers and footy players in Mangakino are hoping for a brighter future now Taupō District Council has applied for funding to extend and upgrade the lights.
Meads Cup comes homes
It may have taken 20 years, but King Country finally has their hands on the Meads Cup.
Tri and you will succeed
Taupō’s Leah Kilmister has completed an incredible 11-week trip to Europe, culminating in the World Triathlon Age Group Championships in Pontevedra, Spain.
Reeling them in
It’s school holidays and Olliver Pask is fishing when we track him down to discuss his record-breaking year on the end of a fishing rod.
Taking on the world at 90+
A pair of Taupō bowlers with a combined century of experience are heading to England in January to compete in the World Indoor Bowls Championships.
KC Rams rumble on
The Paparata Farms King Country Rams continued their superb Heartland Championship campaign with a convincing 57–12 victory over a valiant Buller side at the Taumarunui Domain.
Rolling into the summer bowling season
Bowls Taupō’s summer season is underway. Although the weather was not exactly summery for the opening on September 20, that didn’t stop a large group of members from turning out.
Overcoming obstacles – for fun
When it comes to staying fit, Taupō’s Laura Grant is taking it to the next level – literally.
Riding to the top of the world
Taupo's Micah Wallace has picked up three gold medals and a silver at the AIMS Games — and that's on top of holding a world title in BMX.
Rams draw big Taupō crowd
The Paparata Farms King Country Rams remain at the top of the Heartland Championship table after overpowering Ngāti Porou East Coast 52–10 under lights at Owen Delany Park in Taupō.
A shot at the title
Boxer Kyle Merewether is set to fight for the New Zealand Cruiserweight Title against current champion John Parker.
The Rams roll on
King Country remains top of the Heartland Championship after a thrilling 54-38 victory over Wairarapa Bush in Masterton – and finally got their hands on the Lochore/Meads Scroll.
Fit and fearless on the world stage
Taupō athletes have made their mark on the world stage, with four local competitors achieving outstanding results at the inaugural Deadly Dozen World Championships
Rams storm to the top
Paparata Farms King Country Rams 55 – South Canterbury 22
Tough loss at Oamaru
The Paparata Farms King Country Rams had a heartbreaking loss to North Otago on Saturday being pipped 32-31 at Oamaru.
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