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Voss returning to world stage

Sam Voss will be returning to the world stage later this year after being selected to represent New Zealand at the Under 23 World Rowing Championships in Poland. The 2014 St Peter’s graduate was the…

Much-needed boost for Salvation Army

The Salvation Army received a much-needed boost last week when the local Resene colour store handed over 434 cans of food to the local food bank. Shaun Baker, Captain of The Salvation Army Cambridge Corps,…

Mock bills are no joke

Cambridge residents should have received their first mock water bill by now, with the first of two practice bills sent out before charging begins on July 1. Council figures show that of around 1,000 older,…

Fix in sight for Spark

The Spark store is still boarded up, two and a half months on from the New Year’s Eve ram-raid that totalled its frontage. As for the alleged ram-raiders, police said one has entered a plea…

What is the Golden Rosycross?

Always keen to try new things, Claire Castle headed along to a Golden Rosycross discussion group at Karapiro. Like many people, I’ve been driving past the Lectorium Rosicrucianum facility in Karapiro for years without knowing…

Super turnout for super cause

Capes were flying and spirits were high on Saturday when superheroes young and old took to the track for the Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. Ten Cambridge teams were among the 42 teams that took…

Local govt minister addresses region

  Minister for Local Government, the Honorable Nanaia Mahutu, was in town on Wednesday last week to address a gathering of the region’s MPs, councillors and other stakeholders.  Ms Mahuta spoke about key issues affecting…

Top three finish for Nick Ross in V8s

After six rounds of the BNT V8s, Cambridge V8 driver Nick Ross has finished third overall in the Championship having placed second at the final round at Hampton Downs over last weekend. At the north…

Twelve Angry Men a ‘must-see’

The realities of a jury’s duty, and the question of ‘what is reasonable doubt?’ leaves audience members in contemplation after viewing the Gaslight Theatre’s latest show, Twelve Angry Men. It’s got a little bit of…

Over 600 compete in fun run

The REMAX Waipa Fun Run returned for 2018 on Sunday with 638 competitors gathering at Victoria Square to take part. The event, now in its seventh year, is organised by St Peter’s Catholic School as…

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