Local Featured

Stirring Armistice day commemorations in Cambridge

Cambridge paid its respects to the fallen during two days of well-attended commemorative Armistice Day events that were often threatened, but not beaten, by changeable weather. In the 20 years since it started, Armistice in…

The lad who captured Cambridge’s heart losses his battle

Thirty years ago, Cambridge helped fundraise for a big-eyed baby boy called Charlie Raina who was at risk of dying if he didn’t have an urgent liver transplant. Charlie’s family needed over $180,000 to meet…

Titans down the lions in Lacrosse Summer League

Cambridge TVP Titans nailed another strong win in the A Division of the Waikato Lacrosse Women’s Summer Club League at Tamahere Park last weekend, beating Te Awamutu Sports Lions 20-5. Kaipaki Phoenix also secured their…

Top women’s football players head to town

Football fans get the chance to see some of New Zealand’s best women’s footballers on Sunday when the national league competition returns to Cambridge. WaiBOP will host national champions Canterbury United Pride at John Kerkhof…

Vets fly high at Nationals

By Andy McGechan  It was champions galore at the 2020 edition of the annual New Zealand Veterans’ and Women’s Motocross Championships near Gore at the weekend. Former national motocross champions, current champions and rising stars…

Blockbuster idea to help charities

Cambridge High School students Ashlin Long and Ella Buffery are set to help two charities, thanks to prize money they won in a budgeting competition. The students won $5000 in a competition run by Sorted…

Dad-and-daughter duo at Resthaven have impressive record

When Alison Hucke’s dad moved into a cottage directly opposite hers last month, the pair became a rare dad-and-daughter duo living at Cambridge Resthaven. Alison has been there three-and-a-half years.  Dad Les Winslade, QSM, moved…

Regional council fund environmental projects

Environmental, restoration and educational initiatives across the region have been given almost $420,000 from Waikato Regional Council’s Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF). The council’s Community Restoration Committee approved funds for 20 projects after receiving 30 applications….

Global Walk draws in the crowds

An event traditionally held on October 1 proved a major success this week on its later date. The annual Global Walk celebrates the value of older people in the community; their carers, medical staff and…

High fives in fashion

Cambridge Middle School’s Fabric Technology department has scored its fifth win at the annual HETTANZ Student Fashion Awards. The school has won first and second place in the intermediate division four times over the past…

1 324 325 326 327 328 478