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Boxer reaches new heights
Taupō boxer Connor Campbell is now waiting on a decision about Commonwealth Games selection after excelling in a series of overseas fights.
I am woman, hear me roar
More young women are feeling the call of the wild and this has been reflected in the results of this year’s annual Pureora Hunting Competition.
A tall order
Basketballer Blaine Fitzgerald is on the up – and not just because he’s six foot six (198cm).
Slam dunk for Taupō teen
Taupō teenager Nate Clarke can lay claim to having the best slam-dunk in youth basketball after leaping his way to the title of 2026 JSC Dunk Champion at the Hoopnation Junior Showcase on the weekend.
Crucial step towards Commonwealth Games
Connor Campbell has won gold at an international boxing tournament in Australia, the first step in his quest to represent New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games in July.
How about a quick game of golf?
The biggest names in New Zealand speedgolf will converge on Taupō Golf Club on April 18–19 for the 2026 TORO New Zealand Speedgolf Open.
Fast track to success
At just 17 years old, Toby Elmiger is already making history on New Zealand's motorsport circuit.
Dressed for success
The Taupō Association Football Club has been given $10,000 for new uniforms.
Getting into the swing of it
Taupō is hosting two big golf tournaments, kicking off a new national, three-event golf series — the Entelar Group Invitational, plus hosting the TORO New Zealand Speedgolf Open.
Events calendar filling up
There is plenty to see and do around the Taupō District over the next few weeks. Here’s the details.
Yacht club celebrates 60 years
The Tūrangi Yacht Club celebrated 60 years at Stump Bay this weekend. Combining its annual OK Dinghy International Regatta with a celebration dinner at its club rooms.
A league of their own
Kayne Minhinnick has spent nearly two decades helping build the Taupō Phoenix Rugby League Club into a thriving community hub, but his proudest achievement might be watching his six children carry on the family tradition across every age group the club offers.
Fast cars and fancy trout
A selection of events from around the Taupō District.
Messages provide boost to athletes
Taupō primary schools have been given barbecues as a thankyou to pupils who wrote more than 1,500 motivational letters to welcome athletes to this year’s Anzco Foods Ironman New Zealand.
Ticket giveaway for superbikes
Six national titles will be decided at the final round of the New Zealand Superbike Championship at Taupō this weekend.
The making of Owen Delany Park
Taupō is well known for its glamour events on the lakefront, but locals know the hard mahi goes on behind the scenes at Owen Delany Park.
A race against the odds
Kirsty Parsons has made history, becoming the first New Zealander with cystic fibrosis (CF) to complete an Ironman.
Chev classics rev up Taupō
Nearly 130 classic Chevrolets from across New Zealand will converge on TaupōPrimarySchool onSunday,March15for what organisers say will be the country's largest gatheringofTri-FiveChevys—1955, 1956and 1957 models
Largest field ever for Ironman
This year’s Ironman field will be the biggest ever for Taupō with nearly 3000 athletes registered for the Anzco Foods Ironman New Zealand and the Ironman 70.3 New Zealand.
Boxing from the heart
Connor Campbell has his sights firmly set on a place in the Commonwealth Games boxing team. Photo: Dan Hutchinson
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