Podcasts about taupo

Fifth-year medical students are placed in rural areas for a year, working in hospitals and alongside GPs general practitioners. Taupo will become the programme's fifth long placement site, joining Hawera, Hauraki/Thames, Te Kuiti and Wellsford. The academic lead for the programme, Dr Hannah Lawn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Matty took a key from Taupo to Auckland, and accidentally locked a whole bunch of people out of work... Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most unpredictable drive show - perfect for the commute, the school run or whenever you need something to laugh about on the way home! They’re live on The Hits nationwide every weekday afternoon from 3-7pm. Listen to the live show on iHeartRadio Click follow so you never miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram @thehitsdrive | Facebook @thehitsdrive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and Welcome Back!It was great to chat with Sam Jones recently to debrief his win in the latest Cisco Series event up in Taupo at the Entelar Group Invitational. Sam gave great insight into life playing on the Hotel Planner Tour over in Europe, and talked about some of the great golf in his home Province in Taranaki. We are proud to be presented by Power Turf NZ. Who are New Zealand's leading providers in Turf Care Equipment and Golf Carts. Check them out here: https://www.powerturf.co.nz/

Local worries over council reform, drive to prevent deaths during Road Safety Week, winter PJ drive, and new bridge underway for Tongariro River Trail. Jesse Archer is with LakeFM in Taupo.

On today's First Up pod: economist Brad Olsen breaks down yesterday's jobless numbers; Labour's Willow-Jean Prime addresses the political issues of the week, including the scrapping of the BSA and ACT's proposed citizen tests and Taupo has bats, Dan Hutchinson from Taupo News has that story. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.

Bruce Stewart Walkinshaw TWG Toyota First Win Walkinshaw TWG's switch to Toyota was always going to be one of the defining storylines of the 2026 Supercars season, but Taupo delivered the moment that will sit in the team's history books. Ryan Wood's pole position and breakthrough win, backed by Chaz Mostert's podium, marked Toyota's first ever Supercars victory and launched the squad from midfield contenders to genuine championship threats. It was a weekend built on execution, teamwork, and a car that finally showed its full potential. On Inside Supercars, Tony Whitlock speaks with Walkinshaw TWG CEO Bruce Stewart about the scale of the achievement, the emotion inside the garage, and what this milestone means for the Toyota program moving forward. Stewart offers a candid look at a landmark weekend that has reset expectations for the season ahead. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Bruce Stewart Walkinshaw TWG Toyota First Win Walkinshaw TWG's switch to Toyota was always going to be one of the defining storylines of the 2026 Supercars season, but Taupo delivered the moment that will sit in the team's history books. Ryan Wood's pole position and breakthrough win, backed by Chaz Mostert's podium, marked Toyota's first ever Supercars victory and launched the squad from midfield contenders to genuine championship threats. It was a weekend built on execution, teamwork, and a car that finally showed its full potential. On Inside Supercars, Tony Whitlock speaks with Walkinshaw TWG CEO Bruce Stewart about the scale of the achievement, the emotion inside the garage, and what this milestone means for the Toyota program moving forward. Stewart offers a candid look at a landmark weekend that has reset expectations for the season ahead. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

New Zealand Wrap Inside Supercars wraps up the New Zealand swing with Tony Whitlock and James McCabe unpacking two weekends that delivered both spectacle and substance across Taupo and Christchurch. The headline out of Ruapuna was Broc Feeney's glowing assessment of the old school circuit, praising the revamped layout, tighter margins, and the return of real consequences when drivers pushed beyond the limit. With Supercars committing to Christchurch for at least three years, the pair explore how the Canterbury Car Club's planned upgrades from permanent garages to expanded safety infrastructure signal a long term future for the event. They also reflect on how the Kiwi fans once again elevated the atmosphere, turning Ruapuna into a genuine Supercars cauldron. Across the Tasman double, Tony and James break down the competitive picture as the championship tightens. Feeney leaves New Zealand with momentum and the points lead, while Brodie Kostecki, Matt Payne, and Cam Waters each showed flashes that hint at a wide open title fight. Passing was at a premium at Ruapuna, tyre life became a strategic weapon, and pit lane execution proved decisive all themes the team dives into as they assess who maximised the trip and who will be searching for answers before the series returns to Australia. It's a full, insightful wrap of a New Zealand campaign that reshaped the early season narrative and reminded everyone why 2026 is already one of the most compelling Supercars seasons in years. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

We're delighted to welcome you back to another episode of Matt, Jerry, and Mash's investigation into the intricate case surrounding Peter Plumley Walker. In today's episode, Matt outlines the sequence of events that unfolded after Neville Walker and Renee Chignell loaded Peter Plumley Walker into the trunk of his own car, setting off on their journey down to Taupo, ultimately leading to them tossing him over the edge of the Huka Falls...This podcast episode was first published in 2024. Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All systems are go at Ruapuna ahead of the maiden South Island Supercars event. The programme has a fourth race added after a postponement due to weather last week in Taupo. More than 20,000 attendees are expected each day. Canterbury Car Club GM Mark Wederall told Mike Hosking in comparison their biggest event, the Skope Classic, gets about seven to eight thousand across the entire weekend. He says the buzz has gone beyond the car lovers – everyone in town is talking about the Supercars event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day of tinkering for Supercars teams after unloading their shipping containers for this weekend's maiden event in Christchurch. Vehicles and surrounding infrastructure were shipped across the Cook Strait on Sunday, after racing was canned in Taupo due to the cyclone. Former Supercars driver Greg Murphy joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Wood delivered Toyota its first Supercars win at Taupo after a fiery mid-race radio outburst and a smart assist from teammate Chaz Mostert. Sunday's running was cancelled as Cyclone Vaianu approached, ending the weekend early. Brodie Kostecki leads the championship from Broc Feeney, with Wood jumping into the top five

Ryan Wood delivered Toyota its first Supercars win at Taupo after a fiery mid-race radio outburst and a smart assist from teammate Chaz Mostert. Sunday's running was cancelled as Cyclone Vaianu approached, ending the weekend early. Brodie Kostecki leads the championship from Broc Feeney, with Wood jumping into the top five

Ryan Wood's eager to prove success his in Taupō was no fluke when he gets back behind the wheel of his Toyota at the maiden Supercars event in Christchurch. Four races will be staged across the weekend, including a postponed race from last week's weather hampered stop in Taupo. Wood picked up his second career victory and a third placing across the two races that were completed. Wood told Mike Hosking they'll find out tomorrow if his momentum from last Saturday will pull through to this weekend's races. “If there is momentum, then I'll be trying to use it. I've still got confidence, so we'll see how it goes.” “At the end of the day, I don't overthink it, just go out there and drive.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segunda semana sin Fórmula 1… y lejos de bajar el ritmo, el motorsport ha firmado uno de los fines de semana más intensos del año. El arranque de la European Le Mans Series en Barcelona dejó una carrera caótica, marcada por bandera roja, estrategias al límite y la inesperada victoria de Panis. En paralelo, el GT World Challenge Europe se decidió en los últimos minutos con un Aston Martin golpeando en el momento clave. Pero la gran cuestión va más allá de los resultados: circuitos llenos, miles de aficionados… ¿estamos ante un crecimiento real del motorsport o es solo el efecto del parón de la F1? Además, repasamos todo lo ocurrido en competición: el exigente Rally de Croacia en el WRC con sorpresa incluida, la primera victoria de Ty Gibbs en NASCAR Cup Series, Supercars en Taupo, Super GT en Okayama, los arranques de F4 y toda la acción del off-road con Supercross, EnduroGP y MXGP. En la sección de noticias, analizamos las claves del fin de semana y el debate que deja: desde el caos en Croacia hasta la reunión que divide al paddock de Fórmula 1. Cerramos con la Pregunta de Coronas de Laurel, horarios y todas las claves del próximo fin de semana.

Ryan Wood delivered Toyota its first Supercars win at Taupo after a fiery mid-race radio outburst and a smart assist from teammate Chaz Mostert. Sunday's running was cancelled as Cyclone Vaianu approached, ending the weekend early. Brodie Kostecki leads the championship from Broc Feeney, with Wood jumping into the top five

Disappointment for racing fans, after Taupo's Supercars event was cut short as Cyclone Vaianu made landfall. The cancelled race 10 will be rescheduled to Friday, April 17, at the Christchurch Super 440. Taupo International Motorsport Park owner Tony Quinn joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bonus for Ruapuna Raceway this weekend in the venue's Supercars debut. The Christchurch event now has a Friday race on the programme, after Cyclone Vaianu disrupted the Taupo meet. Canterbury Car Club General Manager Mark Wederall joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US-Iran talks set to begin in Pakistan; Energy minister provides update on fuel supplies; And in sport, Supercars cancels final race of the Taupo round due to looming cyclone in New Zealand.

There was plenty of Supercars action in Taupo over the weekend, and now racing fans in Christchurch will get their turn. The competition will debut in the South Island, with the the ITM Christchurch Super 440 starting on Friday. Canterbury Car Club general manager Mark Wederall says this is big news for fans in the South Island, and it's one of the biggest events to hit the region. "It's massive, it's probably going to be one of the bigger events that come to Christchurch...it'll be the biggest that we've ever had." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 114: Taupo Debrief Supercars acted fast and cut Sunday short due to the cyclone but there was still plenty to unpack from Taupo. Ryan Wood delivers Toyota's first win (yeah… that happened), and we break down everything from the weekend the racing and what it all means moving forward. Oh… and somehow our content ended up on Fox Sports. No credit. Then a spray. Make it make sense. Get yaself some AHU merch: https://apexhuntersunited.com/ eToro: https://www.etoro.com/au/?utm_medium=TV&utm_source=128759&utm_content=20601&utm_serial=Apex_Hunters&utm_campaign=Apex_Hunters&utm_term= Patreon: https://patreon.com/ApexHuntersUnited... Discount code: AHU15 for 15% off at: https://www.eastcoastcarrentals.com.au/ http://www.lancastermotors.com.au/ https://www.tricoproducts.com.au/ https://www.shawandpartners.com.au/home  

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko. Disgruntled employee. 5 - Must watch. Parts Unknown. https://shorturl.at/sMH0p 7 - Villainy Interview. 14 - Liz, our No Repeat Work Day winner. 16 - Creech from Taupo. 20 - Malcolm in the Middle reboot. 22 - Dunc’s going camping. 27 - Camping blowouts. 31 - World’s Strangest Drinks. 36 - Deep dive on Carlos Ulberg. 38 - 10 million dollar question. 40 - Jacob Nowell interview. 43 - Late mail. 46 - Last drinks.

Motorsport Commentator, Journalist and Host of Rusty's Garage Podcast, Greg Rust joins the show to preview the weekends SuperCars action in Taupo, detail the course and drivers, conditions, favourites, Ruapuna & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chers podcasteurs bonjour, je vous souhaite la bienvenue à bord de notre épisode Podcast n°542 à destination de la connaissance. Je suis votre chef de bord Eléa, accompagnée de nos conducteurs et contrôleurs de bord : Taupo, Robin, Cleora et Clara. Notre train desservira la ville de Paris, puis direction Perduville en ligne droite pour une courte escale à Perduville, lors de laquelle nous vous demanderons de ne pas changer de train. Votre correspondance repartira de Strasbourg et vous fera traverser des déserts. Nous finirons par arriver sur notre terminus dans environ 90 minutes, Mars, station canali de Schiaparelli. Nous sommes le mercredi 11 mars 2026, et nous vous souhaitons un agréable voyage à bord de la ligne Podcastscience.fm.Notes d'émission : https://www.podcastscience.fm/emission/2026/04/07/542-voyage-a-bord-de-la-ligne-podcast-science/Retrouvez-nous sur PodcastScience.fm, Bluesky, Facebook et Instagram.Soutenez-nous sur Tipeee Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Hello and welcome back! It was a pleasure to sit down with Luke Toomey recently to discuss his return to professional golf at the Entelar Group Invitational in Taupo as part of the Cisco Series. Tooms will be joining the likes of of Josh Geary, Sam Jones and Kerry Mountcastle in the pro-am event across 2 days at Wairakei International and The Kinloch Club. It was great to hear Tooms' expectation for the event, some of his favourite holes across the 2 courses in addition to chatting through some of his recent visits including TPC Sawgrass and Pinehurst. On the back-end we will hear from Mark Jurgeleit, who is the founder and organiser of the series. Mark runs through the notables in the field, the structure behind the event in Taupo and more. We are proud to be presented by Power Turf NZ. Who are New Zealand's leading providers in Turf Care Equipment and Golf Carts. Check them out here: https://www.powerturf.co.nz/Note that this episode is also available on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheYBNZ

An update from the Associate Transport Minister, James Meager; A mother and son found guilty of attempting to export pounamu to China; ASH describes vaping study as misleading; The owner of a venue in Taupo responds to a law change allowing alcohol to be served on public holidays; The Crusaders prepare for their last game at their temporary stadium

A last minute law change means people will no longer need to buy a meal to get a drink on certain public holidays. Owner of Taupo hospitality venue Two Mile Bay Sailing Club, Torben Landl spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

I note the whinging has started from EV owners as their fixed price deals for recharging their Nissan Leafs at home come to an end. Some claim the new deals will be 50% higher. How can you possibly be surprised? Did you think you would get away with it forever? For a while the more deluded lauded the road tax loophole, until it got closed as well. The power companies see EV owners as a new revenue source. As petrol may or may not become a commodity not worth bothering about, at least for cars, car dealers will be licking their lips that a product three and a half short weeks ago they couldn't shift for love nor money, may have a wait time as the desperados clamber in for something that unshackles them from the tyranny of oil. But equally if it becomes a “thing”, and it's way too early to say whether it is or not, but if it does, power companies will not believe their luck. An almost entirely new revenue stream, not just a whole new series of customers, but old customers paying way more now that they are hooked in. We must remember power prices are rising because of renewable investment and basic line maintenance. The Commerce Commission has allowed big increases for you and me to upgrade infrastructure so maybe the way to see an EV is not about the cost, although it is still cheaper. But it's more about the convenience and despite the doom merchants, we are no longer running out of power. In fact, in one of the countries more upbeat stories is we have seemingly transitioned, or will, pretty well in terms of base load and meeting ongoing, if not growing, demand. It's why Sri Lanka has turned the neon signs off and told office workers to kill the air conditioning – they don't have Clyde or the Taupo geothermal. They need oil. This won't be a moment for public transport. They've blown that. It's too unreliable. The current burst of patronage will vanish as quickly as it arrived. But EVs might be having their moment. Once you are in one you may not go back. That critical tipping point might have been provided by a war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The weather could not have been a more idyllic. I was basking in the brilliance of Lake Taupō aboard the glorious replica steamboat, Ernest Kemp, as were several dozen guests from all over the world. Cruising the great lake for over 40 years, this gorgeous little vessel that accommodates 50 guests, began life in Kerikeri, named in honour of the last member of the Kemp family to live at Kemp House. A massive and damaging flood in the Kerikeri Inlet in 1981 prompted the sale of this shallow draught vessel, and Ernest Kemp began a new life feeling the lake's freshwater on its hull, a year later.: "For a complete change of pace, I was itching to rock some of Taupō's much-vaunted mountain bike trails. And they won't disappoint." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm so happy to share with you this epic convo with Debbie, who is a multi-talented artist, healer, channel, leader and incredibly well-rounded human being.She is a Brand Ascension Activator, Visual Alchemist, and founder of the Creative Ascension movement. Debbie works at the intersection of creativity, embodiment, and leadership, guiding New Earth visionaries to unlock their innate creative intelligence and lead from the wisdom of the body.Through her body of work, the Creative Ascension Codex, she supports leaders to reclaim sovereignty, activate their soul mission, and create businesses that serve both humanity and the Earth.Make sure to follow her and to check out her work, including this upcoming retreat in the sacred lake Taupo in New Zealand:https://debbielimcreative.com/-crystalline-genesis-retreatInsta profile: https://www.instagram.com/debbielimcreativeWebsite: https://debbielimcreative.com/Thank you Debbie for joining me today and for being such a devoted student of The Portal and The Dragon Quest!***Cendrine is the founder of the Golden Age Spiritual Ministry and visionary leader of Harmonic Ascension, a global movement devoted to helping humanity remember their sovereign divinity. Born awake with the ability to connect with non-physical beings and other realities; she has walked through many initiations to consciously reactivate her gift. Now she teaches advanced technologies of sovereign crystalline ascension, guiding multidimensional souls to channel their Infinite Self and High Council of Light, embody their highest destiny, and move as dragons, with bold bravery, unshakeable faith and a touch of crazy that ignites the world. 

Jesse Archer from Lake FM in Taupo.

Fred Funk macht das, was er am besten kann: Er redet Tacheles. In dieser Episode legt Fred die Karten komplett offen auf den Tisch und analysiert mit Nils und Nick sein Rennen beim Ironman Neuseeland, das bei Kilometer 14 des Marathons ein vorzeitiges Ende fand. Ohne Ausreden beschreibt er, wie er sich auf dem Rad zurück in die Spitze kämpfte, dabei aber vielleicht die Körner liegen ließ, die ihm später beim Laufen fehlten. Er nimmt uns mit in den Moment, als die Konkurrenz vorbeizog und im Kopf die Erkenntnis reifte, dass die Top-4-Platzierung für den Kona-Slot an diesem Tag außer Reichweite war.Dabei geht es nicht nur um nackte Zahlen, sondern um die mentale Komponente eines Profisports: Fred reflektiert ehrlich über den „Plan B“ im Hinterkopf und wie diese Option seine Entscheidung am Wendepunkt beeinflusst hat. Er gibt Einblicke in die Herausforderungen der neuen 20-Meter-Regel , technische Probleme mit dem Flaschenhalter und seinen körperlichen Zustand nach dem Rennen. Diese Folge ist ein Deep Dive in die Psychologie des Scheiterns und gleichzeitig der Startschuss für die Mission Südafrika – wo es dann keine Optionen und keinen Plan B mehr geben wird.

Today I am so happy to introduce something new, a Student Spotlight, where I get to celebrate the extraordinary women who say yes to their soul mission at the deepest level.And our very first spotlight is the beautiful Larnie of Golden Feather Alchemy! https://www.instagram.com/goldenfeatheralchemy/Larnie worked with me privately inside my six-week container, Mission Blueprint Incubator.This container is devoted to one thing:Downloading and activating the higher template of your soul mission.Inside this work, we:• Reconnect you to your High Council of Light• Activate parallel versions of you already embodied in mastery• Refine and clarify your offers with precision• Call forward your magnetic soul tribe avatar• Recalibrate your multidimensional architecture• Strengthen your relationship with the beings co-creating your missionIt is intimate, precise, and deeply transformational.Larnie lives in Taupō, New Zealand, as a guardian of sacred volcanic lands, the sacred lake Taupo, and inner-earth portal frequencies. Through Golden Feather Alchemy, she works with sound frequency, with weaving Love and Light at the highest frequency, and deep remembrance work to help women return to their light, their love, their divine life on earth, and their true embodied mission.She is the real thing!!!In this interview, you'll see:What shifted for her.What became clearer.How her mission deepened.And what it truly feels like to work with me privately.And if you have been quietly wondering what it would be like to step into this level of support…I currently have two spaces open for the next Mission Blueprint Incubator.Six weeks.$6,000or 3 x $2,000(Local currency available upon request.)If your soul is stirring as you read this, simply message me on info@cendrines.com, and let's begin the conversation!Your higher template already exists.The question is whether you are ready to embody it.With devotion,CendrineFollow Larnie and get in touch with her here:https://www.facebook.com/goldenfeather.alchemyhttps://www.instagram.com/goldenfeatheralchemy/***

We start with the full Challenge Roth start list which just keeps getting stronger. Laura Philipp has now been added to the women's field, setting up a potential showdown with Kat Matthews in what could quickly become a race against the Ironman world best time. The men's field has also been bolstered with the additions of Sam Laidlow, Rico Bogen, Jonas Schomburg and Patrick Lange, creating a lineup where the pace could be pushed from the start. Lionel Sanders is back doing Lionel Sanders things, saying he is once again all in on Kona and describing the race as his Olympics as he builds his season around October. From there we run through the full T100 Gold Coast start list which now includes short course athletes Jess Fullagar and Nicole van der Kaay stepping into the series. We finish with Ironman New Zealand in Taupo. Kristian Blummenfelt leads the men's race but the field also includes Mike Phillips, Kyle Smith and Pierre Le Corre. On the women's side Kat Matthews headlines the race. For 10% OFF the entire Huub range use the code "Talkingtriathlon10" at https://huubdesign.com  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 donate to Tim's Marathon here: https://melbmara2026.grassrootz.com/beyondblue/tim-ford 

Taupo pharmacist Ayman Ibousi's latest employee has sent efficiency through the roof and never calls in sick. The custom-made dispensing robot has been shipped in from Germany and is the first of its kind in the country. Ibousi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

We are looking at what Duncan calls "co-governance creep" happening in councils across New Zealand. From Marlborough to Taupo, new agreements are shifting how our land and water are managed. Duncan digs into why these deals are being done with little fanfare and what it means for your rights as a ratepayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Smith, Kiwi Professional Triathlete, reflects on his journey as a triathlete, sharing the lessons he's learned from racing mistakes. We discuss the pressures of prize money in the Pro Series, the significance of consistency in performance and the dynamics of racing with a home crowd. Kyle also chats about his recovery from injury and his preparations for the upcoming IRONMAN New Zealand as he aims for a Kona slot. Kevin Hunt won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. We find out more about him. This weekend… IRONMAN New Zealand. We give our thoughts on how this race might play out. 00:00 – Racing from the weekend 06.00 – Temperatures in Taupo 09:20 – Kevin Hunt 16:40 – IRONMAN New Zealand 27:20 – Kyle Smith LINKS: IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand Follow Kyle Smith on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kylesmithnzl/ Oceania Sprint Champs and Oceania Cup at https://trifestival.kiwi/event/oceania-sprint-distance-championships/ IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney

The hack of a medication management system is causing big delays for the doctors, pharmacists and rest homes using it. Taupo pharmacist Ayman Ibousi spoke to Corin Dann.

Taupo District flooding, regional council reform, concerns about Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttles, Taupō-nui-a-Tia College recovers from a fire.

Greg Foran is back where I suspect he belongs, and likes. The former Air New Zealand boss, if you have missed it, is off to Kroger, which is America's second biggest grocer behind Walmart. I have never met a New Zealander who has worked in America that belongs in America more. It was evident from the first time I met him that he was American. You can spot them in their shirts and ties. They are conservative and yet impeccably pressed. He looked like he had starched himself getting out of bed each morning. The last time he was in here, his farewell interview, we talked off air about where now. He didn't say specifically, but I knew it was America. The bit he never explained, probably because he either couldn't for commercial reasons, or couldn't because he hadn't quite worked it out for himself, was what the hell he was ever doing back in New Zealand. I asked him any number of times in a sort of non-direct way, what on earth was it about a small airline at the bottom of the world that would drag you out of Walmart to come and run it? Possibly given he wasn't running Walmart, it was a job in which he was running something so his CV would show a Kroger in years to come that he was ready to be boss. At Walmart he lived in Arkansas and flew in private jets. In New Zealand he kept having to explain why the Wellington to Taupo plane never took off. The Covid thing must have been the nightmare from hell and it wasn't his fault. But even without it and the myriad of problems he faced, including the inexplicable cluster around engines that no airline anywhere seems to have encountered the way Air New Zealand has, you always got the impression he was either here for a short time, or it had all been a patriotic mistake driven by a laudable desire to return to home base and make some sort of contribution. But I can tell you this, of all the Air New Zealand CEO's I have known - business legend Ralph Norris, marketing genius Rob Fyfe, Prime Minister Chris Luxon and Greg Foran - no one looked less at home and more bewildered than Greg. Some people loved him because he was often at the airport checking their backs in, so work ethic was never the issue. The issue was Air New Zealand wasn't American. I bet you he has never been happier, or more relieved. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Taupo school will be closed again tomorrow after a block of classrooms went up in smoke in an alleged arson. The blaze broke out at Taupo-nui-a Tia College on Sunday afternoon, closing surrounding roads for several hours. Two young people have been charged over the fire and are due to appear in Taupo Youth Court this week. Taupo-nui-a Tia College principal, Ben Claxton spoke to Lisa Owen.

Today on the show the guys talk about vestibules, and we keep trying to find a cat called Gordon Drummond. Plus we hear from a guy who met Joan Jett in his Taupo record store, and we look for our Friday Top 5 - NZ's Top 5 Blazing Spots!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse Archer from LakeFM in Taupo

Taupo District Council has removed some of its public rubbish bins after they attracted too much rubbish and became sites for illegal dumping. Warrick Zander, the council's General Manager for Strategy and Environment spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A land occupation at Lake Whakamaru Reserve has begun in response to a proposed 66-lot subdivision on neighbouring land, a powerboat involved in Saturday's Lake Taupo racing event sank at Three Mile Bay, but has now been located about 30 metres down, Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge begins, and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing reopens.

Taupo's newly elected mayor has told local residents that he might have to skip art gallery openings, cocktail parties and marae visits in his community, not because he isn't interested, but because of his significant hearing loss The former rescue helicopter pilot lost much of his hearing after a life-threatening bout of septicemia more than two decades ago, that means it is difficult for him to hear in places where there is background noise. Taupo Mayor John Funnell joins Jesse now.

The 10th annual Taupo Winter Festival is reported to have been another success with thousands turned out to enjoy the vibrant programme. 

Around the motu: Jesse Archer in Taupo

It's Wills Week and a Taupo mum and her 13-year-old son have created a list of wishes to help families have those difficult conversations before it's too late.

Jack Moody is hosting this week and we catch up on the racing and news from the weekend. IRONMAN change their World Champs age group qualification system. We give our thoughts. There's a new triathlon and trail running event in Taupo! We tell you more about it. This week Dr. Jeff Rothschild discusses the role of beta-alanine in enhancing athletic performance, particularly for endurance athletes. He explains the mechanism of action, practical applications, dosage recommendations and safety considerations for using beta-alanine and its combination with other supplements like sodium bicarbonate. The conversation emphasizes the importance of consistent dosing and planning for optimal results in training and competition. (0:00:00) – Jack Moody is back hosting this week and we call in from Challenge Roth (0:07:11) – IRONMAN announce changes to their AG World Champs qualifying system (0:13:54) – Try Off Road Taupo (0:18:13) – Controversy at the IM703 European Champs in Sweden (0:21:44) – IRONMAN Swansea (0:24:46) – Race Ranger Pro Athlete data to be published post Challenge Roth event (0:27:28) – New Race Ranger app (0:31:43) – Challenge Roth race review (0:54:27) – Intro to Dr Jeff Rothschild and Beta Alanine (0:56:50) – Dr Jeff Rothschild on Beta Alanine LINKS: Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Challenge Roth at https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/ Dr Jeff Rothschild at https://www.eatsleep.fit/about-me/ Try Off Road Taupo at https://www.tryoffroadtaupo.co.nz/ RaceRanger App at World Triathlon trials new RaceRanger Officiating App IRONMAN Swansea at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-swansea