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A nearly 10-metre tall sculpture of a dinosaur sitting atop a large geometric rock is the latest attraction in Taupō. Mayor of Taupō David Trewavas spoke to Corin Dann.

Despite reports of critical levels of vacancies for senior doctor positions, Taupō hospital now has accreditation to train rural doctors. It will be the first North Island hospital to receive accreditation to deliver the training. Meanwhile senior doctors are still planning to strike on Thursday, despite a new offer from Health New Zealand. Health Minister Simeon Brown talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checkpoint can reveal concern at the dire level of full-time permanent staff at Taupō Hospital. Fixed-term and locum senior doctors there are relied on to fill glaring gaps, a situation the senior doctors' union says is unsustainable. Figures obtained by Checkpoint show just 3.3 out of full-time equivalent senior doctor positions in the town are filled. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

Strap in because the latest episode of the RevLimiter is firing on all cylinders and 'confecting' all the stories from a big weekend of motorsport!We kicked things off under the Bahrain lights, where Oscar Piastri was cooler than a cucumber in the sand, delivering a textbook takedown of McLaren teammate Lando Norris. Some say it was domination, others say it was daylight robbery — either way, poor Lando looked like his spirit had been quietly escorted out of parc fermé. Meanwhile, Gorgeous George Russell was driving a wounded Mercedes but still managed to fend off Norris for P2. We're not saying George's defence was heroic... but somewhere, a Union Jack just fluttered with pride.Was it genuine pace, team strategy, or just a bit of well-timed confecting from the pit wall? We don't know, but it tasted sweet for Oscar either way.Back on home turf — well, close enough — it was a Kiwi cash grab in Taupō as Matt Payne cleaned up with two wins, the Jason Richards Trophy, and presumably a new savings account. Chaz Mostert kept it interesting by pinching one of the wins, but Payne was the local hero with the Midas touch.We also dive into Tony Quinn's bold call to rotate the New Zealand round between the country's four big tracks — because, as he puts it, NZ can only support one round a year, but why not let everyone have a turn?Plus, we round out the episode with the latest from overseas: NASCAR and IMSA winners get their dues, and Marc Márquez proves once again he's not just back — he's back on top in MotoGP.Catch all the banter, breakdowns and a few dodgy predictions on the RevLimiter. It's like a warm-up lap for your ears.

Matthew Payne and Ryan Wood provided the Kiwi highlights on the first day of Supercars racing in Taupō on Saturday. Ryan scored his third first and Wood his first third in the afternoon's opening sprint race. Motorsport commentator Mark Skaife joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Pavey and Chad Neylon debrief with the main protagonists from the 2025 ITM Taupō Super 440 

The Taupō Supercars event has gone the way of the home drivers and fans so far. Kiwi drivers Andre Heimgartner and Ryan Wood have set the fastest pace in the opening two practices. Heimgartner joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the return home to the central North Island race. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taupō's hoping for a local economy rev up with the Supercars in town this weekend. It's the second year hosting the Taupō Super 440 – with 60-thousand people expected in town from around the country and Australia. Mayor David Trewavas told Andrew Dickens measurements done after last year's event showed a minimum of $20 million was pumped through the town. He's hoping to replicate that economic success. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen McIvor is joined by Motorsport commentator Richard Craill to preview the Supercars 2025 Taupō event this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transeunte entre prosa e poesia, procuro artefazer literatura com toques de mineiridade e humanidade. Publiquei contos selecionados por chamadas literárias pelas editoras AcasoCultural e Kotter. Meu livro poético de estreia “Sentimento Famélico” saiu pela editora curitibana TAUP no ano de 2023. Está no prelo “Dentro do vazio a palavra é atômica”. @rafaellima.literatura

Mulher feita d-eus múltiplos que sustentam o corpo amoroso, político e periférico. Acredita na força dos coletivos e com eles faz voz, incluindo TAUP nesse refrão. Dos espinhos ao néctar das pétalas aninhadas, nada lhe passa imperceptível. Autora do livro de poesias “Mulheres que voam”, Scenarium, 2022.

Nasceu no Rio. Poeta experimental, mora e trabalha na França. Seus poemas foram publicados no zine zarf, nas antologias Só a poesia salva, Instagramável e Publicar é um direito, no catálogo da I Jornada Internacional de Poesia Visual, na plaquete A Kaleidoscope of Forms, na Revista TAUP. Seu primeiro livro, ar livre, foi publicado pela TAUP.

Mulher da periferia de Porto Alegre, Advogada pela PUCRS graças ao ProUni, teatreira desde 2014, escritora e poetisa desde sempre, contando a história do meu corpo e as histórias das mulheres que me constroem - sejam minhas ascendentes ou aquelas que cruzam meu caminho. Autora do livro “Diafragma – poemas que respiro e canto” da editora TAUP.

Andréa Zemp Nascimento é mãe dois filhos. Graduada e Mestre em Arquitetura e Urbanismo pela USP e Mestre em Mediação Cultural e Artística pela Universidade de Artes de Zurique (ZHdK), é autora de “A criança e o arquiteto: quem aprende com quem?” (Annablume; FAPESP, 2015) e do livro de poemas “tecedeira, com verso…” (Helvetia Éditions - Selo do Festival de Poesia de Lisboa, 2024). Tem poemas em diferentes antologias, entre elas “O amor é um grito” (TAUP, 2024).

Stāsta Latvijas Nacionālā rakstniecības un mūzikas muzeja direktore Iveta Ruskule Vai zini, ka Latvijas Nacionālā rakstniecības un mūzikas muzeja mūzikas instrumentu kolekcijas lielāko daļu veido Latvijas meistaru būvēti instrumenti? Viens no muzeja lepnumiem ir mūzikas instrumentu kolekcija, kurā reģistrētas 360 vienības. Jau kopš muzeja kolekciju pirmsākumiem tajās nonāca atsevišķi mūzikas instrumenti, kuru īpašnieki un lietotāji bija muzeja interešu lokā esošās kultūras personības, piemēram, operdziedātājas Alīdas Vānes mandolīna un pianīns, dzejniekiem Fricim Bārdam, Jānim Akurateram, kordiriģentam Teodoram Reiteram piederējušās vijoles, Eduarda Smiļģa flīģelis un, protams, jāmin īpašais lepnums – Baumaņu Kārļa Pēterburgā iegādātais flīģelis, kurš kļuva par mūsu valsts himnas sacerēšanas instrumentu. Šo personībām piederējušo instrumentu kolekcijas līniju muzejs joprojām turpina, komplektējot instrumentus un dokumentējot to lietotāju attiecību stāstus. Tā, piemēram, pirms gada muzeja kolekcijā kā dāvinājums no pasaulslavenā vijolnieka Gidona Krēmera rokām nonāca vienkārša rūpnieciski izgatavota bērnu vijole, uz kuras ir daudzu pasaulslavenu mākslinieku, arī paša Gidona Krēmera autogrāfi. Vijoli savam leģendārajam pedagogam Voldemāram Stūrestepam viņa 60 dzīves un 40 darba gadu jubilejā 1969. gadā dāvinājuši viņa audzēkņi Emīla Dārziņa mūzikas skolā. To vidū 20. gs. otrās puses Latvijas vijoļspēles zieds – vijoļvirtuozi Gidons Krēmers, Filips Hiršhorns, izcilā pedagoģe Dace Bērzāja, solisti Rasma Lielmane, Arkādijs Fomins un kamermūzikas izpildītāji Jutis Madrēvičs, Jānis Bulavs. Šodien muzeja kolekcijā ir teju četri simti unikālu instrumentu, no kuriem lielākā daļa ir Latvijas mūzikas instrumentu būvētāju darināti. Uz tiem ir redzamas Latvijas meistaru ražošanas zīmes. Kolekcija vēsta par nacionālajām mūzikas un mākslas tradīcijām, par mūsu bagātajām prasmēm mūzikas instrumentu būvniecībā. Kolekcijas mērķtiecīga veidošana aizsākās pagājušā gadsimta 90.gados, kad muzejā sāka strādāt profesionālais obojists Elmārs Zemovičs, kurš pievērsās Latvijā līdz tam ļoti maz pētītai nozarei – Latvijas mūzikas instrumentu būvniecības vēsturei. Lielu kolekcijas daļu veido stīgu instrumenti – vijoles, alti, kokles, cītaras. No lociņinstrumentiem Mārtiņa Zemīša, Voldemāra Zviedra, Artura Norēna, Kārļa Ieviņa, Nikolaja Dreikas būvētās vijoles atšķiras katra ar savu meistara rokrakstu un stāstu. Unikālas ir mecenāta un kokrūpnieka Augusta Dombrovska būvētās vijoles – daļu no tām meistars nokrāsojis melnas, lai Pirmā pasaules kara gados, kurus meistars pārdzīvoja Pēterburgā, tās neizskatītos marodieriem pievilcīgas. Augusts Dombrovskis savās vijolēs nebaidījās līdzās savam meistara vārdam lieliem burtiem uzrakstīt LATVIS. Muzejs lepojas ar plašu Latvijas izcelsmes pianīnu un tāfelklavieru būvētāju pārstāvniecību. Senākās kolekcijas vērtības ir 19. gadsimta pirmajā pusē un vidū būvētās tāfelklavieres. Jāatzīmē, ka instrumentu komplektēšana tolaik tika veikta, atrodot un glābjot no bojāejas unikālus Latvijas izcelsmes meistaru darbus.  Ar šo instrumentu medībām saistās ne viens vien detektīvžanra cienīgs stāsts. Tā, piemēram, Johana Ādolfa Melēniusa 19. gadsimta vidū būvētās tāfelklavieres Elmārs Zemovičs atradis guļam kādā pamestā Rīgas centra namā un nekavējoši pieprasījis muzeja direktoram nodrošināt transportu, lai iegūtu muzeja kolekcijā šo unikālo eksemplāru, pirms to kāds izpostījis utilitārākiem mērķiem. Savukārt Gustava Ādolfa Vilhelma Jāna būvētā Rundāles pusē atrastā koncertflīģeļa būvēšanas laiku Elmārs Zemovičs atklājis, pateicoties aiz meistara plāksnītes polsterējumam izmantotajai Rīgas pilsētas (vācu) teātra afišas daļai, kurā pieteikta Ferdinanda Herolda operas “Zampa” izrāde 1834. gada 6. oktobrī, tādējādi secināts, ka flīģelis izgatavots pēc 1834. gada 6. oktobra. Viens no kolekcijas lepnumiem ir pēc ASV iegādāta patenta Latvijas rūpnīcā VEF 1937. gadā būvētas HAMMOND elektroērģeles. Latvijā ir tikai divi skanošā kārtībā esoši šī leģendārā zīmola Latvijas ražojumi. Kolekcijas pūšaminstrumentu grupā ir Latvijā izgatavoti tromboni, eifoniji un trompetes. Arī šajā, tāpat kā citu instrumentu grupās, muzejs turpina sekot mūsdienu instrumentu būves attīstībai Latvijā un tā līdzās Johana Rēdliha darbnīcā pagājušajā gadsimtā izgatavotajiem pūšaminstrumentiem jāmin jaunākais ieguvums – Vaira Nartiša vairāk nekā divus metrus garā un 20 kilogramus smagā subkontrabastrompete.  Viens no kolekcijas senākajiem dārgumiem ir sitaminstrumentu grupā: tie ir nezināma Rīgas meistara 1774. gadā izgatavotie timpāni ar iegravētu veltījuma uzrakstu Sv. Jāņa baznīcai. Instrumentu kolekcijā ir arī atskaņojošas ierīces, piemēram, firmā "Taupība" Rīgā 1930. gados ražotais klausafons, un pavisam inovatīvi instrumenti, kā, piemēram, 1970. gados meistara Milorija Jahimoviča izgatavotais vibrafons, kuram meistars devis Baibafona vārdu. Muzejs turpina darbu pie savas mūzikas instrumentu kolekcijas pilnveidošanas, pētot, digitalizējot, turpinot restaurācijas darbus un papildinot kolekciju ar jauniem ieguvumiem. Mūzika ir viens no pārliecinošākajiem identitātes aspektiem Latvijas nācijas kultūras profilā, bet muzeja veidotā kolekcija ir spēcīgs resurss nacionālā stāsta veidošanai un Latvijas kultūras mantojuma pārstāvniecībai dažādās kopizstādēs Eiropā un pasaulē.

The clock is ticking for drought-stricken farmers in the Central North Island who fear if they don't get rain soon, the grass won't grow before winter bites. Our reporter Alexa Cook hit the road to see how farmers are faring. She begins her road trip in Tihoi, near Taupō.

The drought in the Central North Island is really starting to bite for farmers. Lake Taupō sheep farmer Ruby Mulinder spoke to Corin Dann.

This week, we discuss the recent news that Imogen Simmonds tested positive for Ligandrol, a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) known to enhance muscle mass and strength.  Simmonds has denied intentional use, attributing the positive test to intimate contact with her partner, who was unknowingly taking Ligandrol to improve his physique.  We explore the details of this case, its implications for her career, and the broader impact on the sport. We then sit down with Mike Phillips, the new Ironman New Zealand champion and course record holder, to hear how his race unfolded and what this result means for the rest of his season. Finally, we recap all the action from Ironman New Zealand, breaking down the key performances, race dynamics, and standout moments from Taupō. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Mike at https://www.instagram.com/mikephillipsnz 

In this special bonus episode, we celebrate International Women's Day with Kerry Walker, CEO of Southern Discoveries. Kerry shares her journey in tourism, from starting as a hotel receptionist in Taupō to leading one of New Zealand's top tourism businesses. She reflects on the challenges women face in leadership, including gender bias, imposter syndrome, and the importance of resilience and continuous learning. We discuss how the industry can create more inclusive workplaces, the value of mentorship, and why diversity in leadership matters. Kerry offers practical advice for women aspiring to leadership, encouraging them to build strong skill sets, advocate for themselves, and challenge the status quo. She also shares insights on personal brand, workplace culture, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. In closing, she reflects on the progress made for women in tourism and the work still needed to ensure equity at all levels. 00:00 Welcome to the Tourism Chat Show 00:24 The Significance of International Women's Day 00:47 Celebrating Women in Various Fields 01:07 Reflecting on Progress and Challenges 01:49 Empowerment and Inspiration 02:51 Interview Introduction: Kerry Walker 03:49 Kerry Walker's Career Journey 06:54 Challenges and Successes in Leadership 11:01 Barriers and Strengths in Leadership 15:12 Personal Brand and Mentorship 22:58 Creating Supportive Environments for Women 24:54 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 26:08 Advice for Women in Leadership 28:08 Shoutouts to Inspirational Women 29:44 Conclusion and Thank You _____________________________________________________ Powered by https://www.destinatenz.com  If you, or someone you work with has a great tourism story to share, and would like to come onto the show, please get in touch! This is an independent podcast by tourism strategist Michelle Caldwell. We are absolutely dedicated to bringing you the best tourism business stories and sharing marketing tips and strategies to your ears each week! The best way you can support The Tourism Chat Show is by subscribing, leaving a (rave!) review, (five star!) rating and spreading the word on social media with your friends, family, and colleagues- we love you for that!

This week, we discuss the Norwegians training in Nice—what they're up to and what we can expect from them at the Ironman World Championships. We then preview Ironman New Zealand, looking at the key contenders, including Joe Skipper, Mike Phillips, and Arnaud Guilloux. Who are the favourites, and how will the race play out in Taupō? Finally, James interviews professional triathlete Daniel Bækkegård about the current state of the sport, his plans for 2025, and the recent news about Imogen Simmonds testing positive for PEDs. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Daniel at https://www.instagram.com/danielbaekkegard   

The New Zealand Ironman is taking place today in Taupō. The Ironman 70.3, or otherwise known as the half marathon, stands for the total distance covered in miles during the event. It accounts for a 1.2mile (1.9km) swim, 56mile (90km) bike, and a 13.1mile (21.1km) run. Former All Black Liam Messam is competing in the race and talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we cover some major headlines in the triathlon world. Lionel Sanders reveals he ended his 2024 season early with a broken hip—how has this impacted his preparations for 2025? Joe Skipper was hit by a car just over a week out from Ironman New Zealand—what will it mean for the race in Taupō next week? We dive into Georgia Taylor-Brown's cycling debut and Geraint Thomas's decision to race an Ironman. In our WTCS Abu Dhabi review, we break down the German domination in the women's race and Hayden Wilde's narrow win over Matt Hauser in a thrilling men's finish. Finally, we look at the recently announced race calendars of Patrick Lange, Magnus Ditlev, and Kat Matthews and discuss how long the 2025 season is already looking.   To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Police are continuing to search for a man who escaped from a Police transport vehicle at the Taupō District Court on Monday night. Taupō mayor David Trewavas spoke to Alexa Cook.

This week, Paula and Nick both raced in Taupō at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. We talked about their experiences racing as both a top professional and an eager amateur. After recapping their races, we dove into some listener questions. This week we discussed:How has pro triathlon gotten so fast lately?Is the Shiv Tri faster with the fin on? Have you tested it?Solutions for long-distance hydration on the bike.How to respond to a TTL shoutout IRL.Thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

New Zealand's Olympic triathlon silver medallist Hayden Wilde added another silver to his trophy cabinet on Sunday, finishing second in the Ironman World Championships in Taupō. Wilde spoke to Corin Dann.

Thousands of supporters lined the streets of Taupō to cheer on the Ironman World Championships on Sunday. Taupō mayor David Trewavas spoke to Corin Dann

This week we are all in Taupō, New Zealand! We thought it would be fun to switch things up a bit and do a collaborative episode with Kyle Glass from Pro Tri News. We chatted about travel, racing, the T100, Ironman Pro Series, and more! Thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

Adrian Manke, wohl besser bekannt als power & pace Flash, ist zum zweiten Mal beim Community-Chat zu Gast. In der 1. Auflage haben wir erfahren, wer Adrian ist und weshalb die Justice League für ihn eine große Rolle spielt. In der aktuellen Folge erfahren wir mehr über seinen Traum, sich für die 70.3 Weltmeisterschaft in Taupō zu qualifizieren und seinen schweißtreibenden Weg dorthin. Adrian berichtet uns von seiner Vorbereitung auf die Hitzerennen, von seinen Kühlungsstrategien, seinen Stärken und Schwächen und wie ein Schild ihn auf den richtigen Weg gebracht hat.

In this episode, Colin interviews the amazing Donald Brooks. Donald won his age group at the World Championship in Kona by over 20 minutes, with an impressive time of 8:58:51. His training emphasizes consistency, balancing family life, and adapting workouts around commitments. Enjoy the latest podcast as they discuss Donald's athletic background, keys to his successes, training approach, nutrition strategies, and upcoming races. Thanks for joining the Age Grouper for Life Podcast, Donald! --- Show notes: Donald's Athletic Background • Started triathlon in 2014 after background in underwater hockey and masters swimming Underwater hockey provided strong cardiovascular base and hypoxic training benefits Transitioned to triathlon, quickly entering an Ironman-distance race (too soon, in retrospect) Recent Race Successes • Won 4 world championships in 4 weeks in 2023: o 70.3 Worlds in Finland (age group win) o Ironman Worlds in Nice (age group win by 17 seconds) o World Triathlon Championships in Spain (super sprint and standard distance wins) o Kona 2023: Age group win with 8:58:51 (52min swim, 4:36 bike, 3:00 run) • Key to success: proper fueling (94g carbs/hour at Kona), heat acclimatization, and strategic race execution Training Approach • Swim: 4x/week (3 morning sessions, 1 evening speed work) o Heavy use of paddles to build upper body strength • Bike: 6 days/week, mix of outdoor rides and indoor trainer o Tuesday night "chain gang" group ride for high intensity o Long rides on TT bike closer to race • Run: 3x/week, mostly steady-state (5:00/km pace) o Parkrun on Saturdays for speed work • Minimal strength training, some single-leg squats for stability Race Nutrition Strategy • Focused on increasing carb intake: 94g/hour at Kona vs. 43g/hour at Nice o Proper hydration crucial for absorbing nutrition during the race • Heat Acclimation o Used heat chamber at local university for 10 days before Nice o Improved sweat rate and ability to maintain effort in heat Balancing Training and Life • Works as director of an electrical company • Married with two children (ages 12 and 9) • Adapts training schedule around family commitments Next Steps • Focus on 2024 race season: • 70.3 World Championships in Taupō, New Zealand (declined) • Ironman World Championship in Nice, France • 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain

Ukraina ir jāatbalsta un Krima ir neatņemama šīs valsts sastāvdaļa. Tas ir galvenais vēstījums Rīgā notiekošajā Krimas platformas parlamentārajā samitā. Ukrainas dronu rūpniecība pielāgojas tam, ka Ķīna ir aizliegusi tirgot savas bezpilota lidaparātu detaļas. Sākusies iedzīvotāju apspriešana par Gaujas nacionālā parka jauno normatīvo regulējumu. Taupības dēļ cilvēki ar maznodrošinātā statusu no nākamā gada vairs nesaņems pārtikas pakas, kuras būs pieejamas tikai trūcīgajiem un krīzes situācijās nonākušajiem Latvijas un Ukrainas iedzīvotājiem. Gruzijā tūkstošiem cilvēku pauž atbalstu valsts ceļam uz Eiropas Savienību. Latvijas čempione futbolā RFS šodien Eiropas līgas trešās kārtas spēlē viesosies pie 2022.gada šī turnīra uzvarētājas Frankfurtes "Eintracht".

Uber Eats will be expanding into 12 new locations across the country, focusing on regional towns. From next month, its food delivery will be available in smaller towns like Taupō, Levin, Whakatāne, Timaru and Wānaka. Restaurant Association President and Monsoon Poon Owner Mike Egan says it's perfect timing - just before summer. "I can see the campgrounds, people who will be sick of having snags on the barbecue and order up some Uber Eats. If you've had too many drinks in the sun , just drive to your favourite restaurant." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, motivational speaker and social activist Dave Letele and Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Councils around the country might be looking at their own finances after the Government appointed a Crown observer to Wellington City Council yesterday. Plenty of other councils have had huge rates rises recently - should they feel put on notice? David Seymour has announced he's managed to save over $100 million per year with his new school lunch programme. The meals include 'hidden veggie' butter chicken, Thai chicken curry and rice bean burritos. What do we think of this? Was the backlash against David Seymour taken too far? ANZ head Antonia Watson raised a few eyebrows after she revealed she wasn't keeping track of how much she earned each year. Is this to be expected from a bank CEO? Uber Eats is set to expand into Taupō, Levin, Whakatāne, Timaru, Wānaka and other small Kiwi towns. Are we looking forward to this? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A taxidermy showdown kicks off on Wednesday in Taupō, where stuffed animals battle it out for the ultimate prize: looking the most alive. New Zealand Taxidermy Association president David Mowbray spoke to Corin Dann.

The Mayors of Taupō and Ruapehu are feeling hopeful after a meeting with central government about the impending mill closures in their regions. Taupō mayor David Trewavas and Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton spoke to Corin Dann.

On today's episode, the mayors of Taupō and Ruapehu are feeling hopeful after a meeting with central government about the impending mill closures in their regions, Kamala Harris is set to formally accept the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States, one of the Warriors most successful players will play his last home game vs the Bulldogs on Friday night, we have our weekly political panel and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

It's one of the furthest places from the ocean in New Zealand. But in the middle of the night in 2022, a tsunami in Lake Taupo flooded the foreshore, damaging moored boats.

Senior hospital doctors at Rotorua's Emergency Department are being told they will have to work at Taupō ED, to ensure there are enough staff for it to remain open. Delphine Herbert has the story.

In this episode, we explore a kōrero between two people about Māori language apps.Episode dialogue:Āpera: E hoa, e kimi ana au i ētahi taupānga reo Māori. Kei te mōhio koe ki ētahi?Hēmi: Tirohia te toa taupānga kei tō waea, he nui kei reira.Āpera: He aha tāku e kimi nei?Hēmi: Rapua te reo Māori ka puta mai ngā taupānga katoa e hāngai ana ki te reo.Āpera: Ana! E puta mai ana. Ko Kōrerorero tētahi. Kei a koe?Hēmi: Āe, he rawe. He nui ngā momo ngohe hei whakapakari i tō mōhio ki te reo. Āpera: He utu?Hēmi: Karekau, he utukore ki taku mōhio.Āpera: Kia pai mai hoki. Māku e tikiake ināianei.Hēmi: Me tikiake hoki te papakupu o Te Aka.Āpera: Ā, engari anō tēnā i te kawe haere i taku pukapuka.The Everyday Māori Podcast is supported by Te Mātāwai as a part of its contribution to Maihi Māori - Kia ūkaipō anō te reo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is now a severe thunderstorm watch in Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō and Gisborne until about midday tomorrow. 

Gráinne Moss is arguably Irelands most accomplished female open water swimmer.  At 16 she was the first female to represent Ireland in open water swimming at the World Championships.  At 17 she became the first Irish woman to swim the English Channel. She has continued to achieve many firsts including the first Irish woman to swim Cook Strait (2001) Foveaux (2022), Lake Taupō (2021) and the Channel of Bones in Hawaii (2023).  Gráinne holds three Triple Crowns of Open Water Swimming (awarded when a swimmer has completed three of the toughest swims in any nation) - including appropriately the Irish and New Zealand Triple Crowns given she was born in Ireland and moved to New Zealand in 1998. Since 2022 Gráinne has teamed up with Kenzie's Gift to use her swims as an opportunity to raise vital funds for this important charity which cares for children and young people who have experienced serious loss and grief.  Her next adventure is in May this year when she will swim the famous straits of Gibraltar crossing from Africa to Spain. ***  Don't miss out on the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday at 7am UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.  By supporting the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon, you can make a difference in increasing the representation of female role models in the media, particularly in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Your contribution helps empower and inspire others. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast to be a part of this important movement.  Thank you for your invaluable support! *** Show notes Who is Gráinne Being born in Ireland Emigrating to New Zealand at the end of the 90s Living in Wellington, New Zealand Representing Ireland and the first Open Water Swimming Championships (1986) Her early years and memories of water  Being spotted as talented at swimming at 6 years old Wanting to better herself and try new things Swimming for Bangor Swim Club  Making the transition to open water swimming Meeting people from around the world who loved open water swimming The pressure of swimming competitively and wanting to swim well Getting married and having 4 children  Swimming through out the years Getting back into big swims in 2021 Lessons learning from the big swims Making an emotional commitment to the swim Keeping motivated while waiting to compete the big swims Having her family involved in the big swims What the journey of a swim looks like  Swimming the Channel of Bones in Hawaii (43km) Having anxiety and neves before the swim and feeling full of doubt  Taking medication for sea sickness Swimming for charity - Kenzie's Gift  Training and maintaining swim fitness Working with a swim coach (Phillip Rush) and the importance of stretching The importance of recovery  Handing changes in her body over the years Being aware of her body Not using a watch or GPS Learning how to train smart  Nutrition while swimming and getting the fuel needed to complete the big swims Homemade leek and potato swims for the cold swims PURE Sports Nutrition  The importance of feeding fast  Digging deep and getting through the dark/tough moments Taking it one stroke at a time The next swim challenge in May Swimming from Spain to Morocco - The Straits of Gibraltar  How to connect with Gráinne  Final words of advice for new swimmers and swimmers who want to take it to the next level The power of finding your community   Social Media Website: grainnemoss.com  Instagram: @swimirishkiwi  Charity: Kenzie's Gift supports the mental health of tamariki (children) and mātātahi (young people) affected by serious illness or grief.  

RNZ understands the man sought after the fatal Ponsonby shooting has been found dead in the Central North Island. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Corin Dann.

On the rural outskirts of Taupō a young couple have started a mushroom venture far removed from their previous life in Auckland. Maggie Tweedie took a trip to a small block of land amid the green hills of Wairakei to meet Benson Thomas and Hattie MacLennan.

Race Control: V8 Sleuth's Aaron Noonan chats with Supercars' Driving Standards Advisor, Motorsport Australia's Craig Baird, who explains all the details behind the calls made in Race Control during the latest Repco Supercars Championship round – the inaugural ITM Taupō Super400. The V8 Sleuth Podcast appreciates the support of Motorsport Australia in putting our Race Control episodes together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat to Barclay Nettlefold - The owner of Supercars, ahead of this weekends ITM Taupō  Super 400.  We hear all about how his pioneer dad started his advertising business. How he got his billboards into Manchester United's home ground.  How many bad ass cars he has and oh, did we mention that he also owns the company that we work for - So, Jay was on his best behaviour.  3:45 - Working with his Dad in the billboard business.  10:45 - Eye Corp.  13:24 - Media market and MediaWorks. 17:15 - QMS and MediaWorks merge. 20:33 - Supercars. 24:15 - Cars. 25:20- Taupō racing & the cost of bringing everyone to NZ. 30:12  - Supercars overseas. Give us a follow if you haven't already ~ Jay and Dunc. Want to get in touch? Hit us up, here: https://linktr.ee/notforradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taupō enjoyed some V8 Supercars racing over the weekend. Championship leader Will Brown overhauled his Australian teammate Broc Feeney in a tense battle to win the second and final race of the weekend. Brown cleared Feeney with nine laps remaining to claim the lead, following a nail-biting battle that saw the two Red Bull Ampol Camaros run side-by-side on multiple occasions. Will Brown joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss the Black Caps' 7 wicket win in Pakistan, the Warriors' 30-12 loss to the Dragons, V8 Supercars in Taupō, the weekend's Super Rugby, and the Formula 1 in China. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

V8 Sleuth's Aaron Noonan runs through the key news from the Repco Supercars Championship, headed by the rundown of who's where after Friday practice at the ITM Taupō Super400. Find the right Castrol product for your vehicle or equipment here with the Castrol Product Finder >> https://www.castrol.com/en_au/australia/home/oil-selector.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supercars are heading back across the Tasman this weekend with the championship's first visit to Taupō, so we're looking back at the history of the championship racing in New Zealand on this week's episode of the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Castrol. We look through the event's history, from the Wellington Street Race of the 1980s and the 12-car double-header of 1996, the championship's first visit in 2001 through to its most recent in 2022, along with the memorable races and results, the controversies, the massive shunts, and some of the weird things that have happened over the decades… Find the right Castrol product for your vehicle or equipment here with the Castrol Product Finder >> https://www.castrol.com/en_au/australia/home/oil-selector.html V8 Sleuth Superstore >> https://superstore.v8sleuth.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supercars Championship returns to New Zealand this weekend and motorsport fans have shown their approval - with both race days in Taupō fully sold out. Motorsport commentator Stephen McIvor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Sports event organiser Aaron Carter now finds it "really bizarre" that severe depression was able to stop him doing the outdoor activities he loved. He tells Kathryn Ryan that getting active again has been a major part of his recovery. "Eventually, you sort of break through and you see the blue skies again and yeah, you strap the shoes on and you go for a walk and that's literally how it started for me, walking along the waterfront in Taupō and just getting back into life."