The Good Sports

Taupō's Zac Attwood tells the story of Bay of Plenty Hockey's Tier 3 title at the NHC. That run included a 6-all semi-final against Wellington that was decided after 24 shootout attempts. Burton Worth from the Lake Taupō Yacht Club talks about the start of the sailing season, free Give It a Go sessions and the club's youth, high school and adult programmes. No boat or experience needed. Leah White...

The Taupō Tennis Club is gearing up for its annual Masters tournament, with more than 100 players heading to town. We chat about the tournament, the club’s facilities, getting involved in tennis, and why the sport is attracting players from 30 to 90-plus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chainsaw and Pilot Paul catch up with Sam Bradley (née Warrener), Commonwealth Games silver medallist, Olympian and New Zealand Ironman champion, now sports coordinator at Taupo Intermediate. Sam talks Ironman's special place in Taupo, the emotion of the late-night finishers, and preparing five teams and 23 athletes for this year's AIMS Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Sticks and Stinger are joined by Toni McIntosh from the Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre to preview the North Island Secondary Schools equestrian champs, running Aug 31 to Sept 4. It's the biggest event the centre has hosted, with 534 riders and 108 teams from schools across the North Island, including local talent Grace Harcourt, Pippa Cooper and Avery Lee. Toni talks through the events on...

Sticks and Stinger preview a huge week for Taupo sport, with three big secondary schools tournaments landing in town. Toni McIntosh from the National Equestrian Centre talks up the North Island Secondary Schools equestrian champs (Aug 31 to Sept 4), Taupo MX Club's Jay Davidson previews round five of the Winter Series this Sunday at Digger McEwen Park, and Leigh Perry, GM of NZ Secondary Schools F...

Taupo AFC junior George Green joins the show after being named in New Zealand's U-19 squad, the Youth All Whites, for the OFC U-19 Championship in Apia, Samoa. Now playing central midfield for Western Suburbs FC in Wellington, George talks about his journey from Taupo, the move away from home, and what's ahead as New Zealand chases qualification for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup — opening aga...

This week on The Good Sport Show: former All Black Dave Hewett (22 Tests, 71 games for the Crusaders) joins the show ahead of the All Blacks–Springboks Test at Ellis Park, talking nerves, the intimidation factor of a packed Johannesburg crowd, and why the returning front row gives New Zealand a fighting chance. Then Taupo AFC product George Green calls in fresh off his call-up to the Youth A...

Rose Prisk joins Stinger & Sticks fresh off New Zealand's Masters Hockey World Cup campaign, reflecting on a tough pool against Australia and the Netherlands, playing alongside former Black Sticks, and why hockey really is a sport for life. Rose also discusses the reality of representing New Zealand in a largely self-funded sport, balancing fundraising, work and whānau, and why cost shouldn't...

Stinger and Sticks are back with a packed Saturday morning covering Taupo sport and beyond. Terry Campbell previews Stud Day at Taupo Racing Club, Rose Prisk talks Masters Hockey World Cup, representing New Zealand and the challenges of fundraising. Rob Gillespie shares his journey from US rugby to black belt and running Nautilus Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Plus, Darryl Halligan calls from Brisbane ahead o...

This week on The Good Sports Show: Fielding High School coach Justin Locke previews the CNI Central North Island rugby finals at Owen Delaney Park, where his side battles St John's College for the Plate. Taupō cyclist Alex Milne recaps a month of racing across France, Belgium and the Netherlands and looks ahead to the UCI Junior Road World Champs in Montreal. Taupō AFC coach Ray Howe talks travel,...

Fresh from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Taupō boxer Connor Campbell joins us to reflect on representing New Zealand in the 65kg division. He talks about the nerves of his opening fight, the second-round stoppage against Fiji, the challenge of facing Australia’s Jacob Cassar, adapting to a different coaching environment, and the incredible support from family, Taupō, and even 660 during...

Taupō Intermediate student Micah Wallace joins us after an incredible performance at the UCI BMX World Championships in Brisbane, where she became World No.1 in the Under-12 Girls Cruiser class and World No.2 in the 20-inch class. We talk about the differences between the bikes, racing through multiple heats, the support of her family and coaches, and what’s next with the AIMS Games, North I...

A tough week for Taupō sport. We pay tribute to David Trewavas, former mayor, King Country CEO, and the town's biggest fan, remembering the stories, nicknames, and mischief behind 24 years in public service. Plus: Kristian Gent-Standen on his 25-game King Country Rams blazer (presented alongside his dad's 20-year service award), Commonwealth Games boxer Connor Campbell fresh off two bouts in Glasg...

Steve “Stinger” Giles and Andrew “Chainsaw” McCullough pay tribute to the late David Trewavas, reflecting on his lifelong passion for sport, his years of service to Taupō, and the countless stories that made him one of the town’s most loved personalities. From rugby and the Taupō Marathon to Ironman and community events, this special episode celebrates the people, hum...

The Taupō Marathon is just around the corner, and it's shaping up to be the biggest yet. Total Sport's Aaron Carter joins The Good Sports to talk about the event's incredible growth, why thousands of runners are travelling to Taupō, the scenic lakeside course, and why there's a distance for everyone, from the kids' dash to the full marathon. Plus, hear how the event has become New Zealand's larges...

Chainsaw and Stinger are back for another Saturday morning on Lake FM. Aaron Carter from Total Sport previews the Taupō Marathon (August 1), Tracey Burley checks in from Brisbane with young BMX riders Riley, Angus and Kevin ahead of the World Championships, league legend Daryl Halligan breaks down the Warriors' must-win clash with the Dragons, and Ricky Herbert reflects on a dramatic FIFA World Cu...

Finals day has arrived for King Country club rugby. Whitey, Chainsaw and Peter preview Taupo Marist v Taupo Sports at Owen Delaney Park (2.30pm), with captains Christian Gent-Standen and Hunter Talavai-Layden, ex All Black Dave Hewett, and King Country Rugby CEO David Fox all joining the show. The Good Sports Show, Saturday mornings from 8am on Lake FM, brought to you by Ross White Panel and Paint...

New King Country Rugby CEO David "Foxy" Fox joins The Good Sports to discuss settling into the role, his excitement for the Meads Shield final between Taupō Marist and Taupō Sports, and what's ahead for the Rams in 2026. He also shares why growing community connections, launching a new women's 10-a-side competition, and supporting referees are all key to strengthening grassroots rugby across the r...

Hunter Talivai-Leyden previews the Meads Shield final, reflects on Sports' turnaround after a slow start to the season, explains how new players have strengthened the squad, and shares his goal of earning King Country Rams selection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taupō Marist captain Kristian Gent-Standen joins The Good Sports ahead of the 2026 Meads Shield final. He talks about the excitement of another crack at the title, the growing rivalry with Taupō Sports, recovering from a niggling knee injury, his hopes for higher honours, and pays tribute to club stalwart Sam "Spanky" Robinson as he celebrates his 100th game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

King Country coach Arrin Dunster joins the show to look ahead to the rep season, with squad selection just around the corner. He talks through the depth of local talent coming through, how loan players fit into the squad, and the two big pre-season tests against Taranaki Māori and the Barbarians in Taupo ahead of the Heartland Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seventeen-year-old Taupo darts talent Keagan Roos joins the show to talk about qualifying for the World Youth Darts Championships in Gibraltar. He chats about his journey through the Taupo Dart Club, his idol Michael van Gerwen, and how you can help support his campaign to get there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chainsaw and Sticks are back for another packed hour, brought to you by Ross White Panel & Paint. WRC star Hayden Paddon calls in from home turf ahead of Invercargill, talking gravel, his 900 horsepower hill climb car, and 23 years alongside co-driver John Kennard. King Country coach Arrin Dunster previews the Mead Shield semis and the upcoming rep season. Seventeen-year-old darts talent Keaga...