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				Taranaki Stories

				Sport

Brilliant athletes seem to abound in Taranaki. One of the best is a woman who has represented New Zealand in three sports and is rising up the ranks as a coach. From a male perspective, rugby has played a large role in life around the mountain. In this section we look closely at former All Blacks Peter Burke, Graham Mourie and Dave Loveridge – expect some surprising truths! We also find out about rugby mascot Ferdinand the Bull, and reveal how he got his roar. Later, we will talk with a former javelin star, take a walk through the life of an Olympic gold medallist, meet some surf lifesaving stalwarts and uncover a coastal breeding ground for top sportsman. Expect to be kept on your toes.

A chip off the old block - Ned Shewry by Sorrel Hoskin New Zealand was broken in by an axe and a cross cut sa... Read More
	\| Bruce Reichardt and the Douglas axemens school

Riding the Wall - Murray Laird "For those who were part of the 60s, this was a blissful ride, an era wh... Read More

Sheryl George Triple Star By Virginia Winder Sheryl George's sporting life is the stuff of movies... Read More
	\| Sporting Exploits

Producing All Blacks - a labour of love for a New Plymouth School By Rhonda Bartle This is one of those original boys' schools that built... Read More
	\| Old Boy All Blacks \| A Wolfe on the Field

Peter Snell's One-track Mind By Virginia Winder A single sentence spoken by a coaching great to a fl... Read More
	\| Rank Outsider Takes On World \| One Snell Of A Secret \| Educating Peter

Stan Lay Flies Higher By Virginia Winder With arms like an albatross, Olympian Stan Lay was born... Read More
	\| Stan - The Man \| Lay's Far-flung Achievements

Percy Johnson: born to ride by Sorrel Hoskin The starting gun bangs, a harras of horses leaps forwa... Read More

Harriers Follow Path of History By Virginia Winder It's difficult to keep up with Howard Wilson. He ta... Read More
	\| Howard Wilson Tracks the Past

Read Walks Into NZ Hearts By Virginia Winder Norman Read is sleep walking. Not wandering lik... Read More
	\| Olympic Hosts

A Life of Adventure - John Till By Sorrel Hoskin No regrets John Till shakes his head in wonder "I'll ... Read More

Need for Speed By Rhonda Bartle Hard-core petrol head Julia Huzziff has a cool haircu... Read More

Graham Mourie - a Man of Conscience By Virginia Winder One of New Zealand's great men of rugby sits in a co... Read More
	\| Springbok Tour Forces Brave Decision \| Mourie's Parents Reveal Son's Generosity \| Rugby Man Quashes Drug Rumours

Grinding on the Walkway By Rhonda Bartle Hot wheels New Plymouth skateboarder Russel Laird is ... Read More

Halfback Star Dave Loveridge By Virginia Winder It takes a few seconds to recognise star halfback Da... Read More

Grunty Hunter By Sorrel Hoskin Fred Cook can tell a good yarn or two. Watching the St... Read More
	\| The Mecca of motorcycling

Nadine Stanton - Sharp shooter By Rhonda Bartle A shooting star Nadine Stanton, sharp shooter, was li... Read More

A dogs best friend - Bernard Murphy By Sorrel Hoskin Bernard Murphy has been up early mustering. The 80 yea... Read More

Corrigan's Flying Start By Rhonda Bartle True Hāwera roots Ross Corrigan's history goes back a... Read More

Ferdinand the Bull - Tale of a Mascot By Virginia Winder Taranaki rugby mascot Ferdinand the Bull s... Read More
	\| How Ferdinand Got His Roar

Peter Burke Takes Leading Roles in NZ Rugby History By Virginia Winder Peter Burke didn't believe the news when he w... Read More
	\| Burke's Ranfurly Shield Era \| Burke has been there, done that \| Riots and Rugby

The Cape Egmont Lighthouse is way more than just a tower

The Cape Egmont Lighthouse is a tale of rugged seas, pointed placement and tower power. Read about the last lighthouse keeper and how new technology made him obsolete...


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