The Good Sports

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The Good Sports is Taupō's local sports show, covering everything from grassroots sport to the international stage. Join Chainsaw, Stinger and Whytey, or whoever's off the bench this week, for interviews, analysis, local sporting stories and plenty of laughs along the way. Live every Saturday from 8am on Lake FM 89.6, thanks to Ross White Panel & Paint.

4d ago

Rose Prisk: Taupo's Masters Hockey Legend on Chasing World Cups at 40+

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 stand in the way of sporting dreams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4d ago

Full show: Stud Day with Terry Campbell, Masters Hockey with Rose Prisk, Jiu-Jitsu with Rob Gillespie & the NRL with Darryl Halligan

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 of the Warriors v Broncos clash, and there’s a full local sports wrap covering darts, Heartland rugby, the King Country Trailblazers, Mangakino Hawks, Taupo AFC and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 8

Full Show: From Owen Delaney Park to Montreal to Dakar

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, injuries and a season of long road trips to Auckland. And 18-year-old triathlete Matt Moore discusses his selection for the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal. Plus panel banter from Varty and Chainsaw, and a Commonwealth Games wrap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 3

Nuki’s Boxer on the World Stage: Connor Campbell

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 his time on the world stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 3

World Champion at 12: Micah Wallace on BMX Success

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 Island Champs, and national mountain biking events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1

Full Show: Remembering DT, Kristian Gent-Standen, Connor Campbell & Micah Wallace

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 Glasgow, and 12-year-old BMX world champion Micah Wallace on her world #1 and #2 titles. All that plus a full Commonwealth Games medal wrap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31

The Good Sports: Remembering David Trewavas

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, humour, and heart that defined DT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17

Taupō Marathon's Running Boom Continues

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 largest locally owned marathon and what that means for Taupō's economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Good Sports is Taupō's local sports show, covering everything from grassroots sport to the international stage. Join Chainsaw, Stinger and Whytey, or whoever's off the bench this week, for interviews, analysis, local sporting stories and plenty of laughs along the way. Live every Saturday from 8am on Lake FM 89.6, thanks to Ross White Panel & Paint.

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Years Active

2026
Episodes

27
Rating

Clean
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The Good Sports