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$10k literacy award for Jeremy Cole

A former Cambridge student who still holds strong ties to the local community was recently recognized for his excellence in literacy at the Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust (AWCT) Book and Manuscript Awards held on Friday,…

World title for wakeboarder

One Cambridge local has made her mark on the world map following an excellent performance at the 2017 WWA Wakeboard World Championships held in Toronto, Canada, on the weekend. Morgan Haakma won her first Women’s…

Haydn’s years of pleasure and pain on the wings of a Spitfire

Through all the trials and pleasures of a life well lived, Haydn Finbow’s years spent piloting Spitfires during World War Two rank as the most memorable of times. Even now, as he quietly reflects on…

Telford team make top 20 at Misano

Local superbike rider Dillon Telford has raised in the ranks of the Italian 1000 Superbike Championship, recently finishing with his best placing so far in the championship, during the latest round at the Misano World…

Student bands in the spotlight

Cambridge Middle School’s budding musical talents are being recognised in more ways than one, having earned a raft of awards and recognitions at recent regional competitions. Two bands formed under the school’s Performing Arts Academy,…

Rail plan proposed to link Cambridge with Auckland

A plan for a rapid rail network linking Auckland south east, to Hamilton, Cambridge, Tauranga and beyond, was unveiled last week by transport lobby group Greater Auckland. The group hopes to receive government backing for…

Drawn games add tension to title chases

A day of drawn games created tension for all three Cambridge football teams chasing regional football trophies this season. But with rival teams also feeling the pressure and dropping points, Cambridge teams remain on track…

Cambridge businesses come out on top at Waipa Business Awards

The Waipa Networks 2017 Business Awards were held on Friday at the Mystery Creek Events Centre, where more than 370 people, including several dignitaries such as Waipa District Mayor Jim Mylchreest, Hon. Louise Upston (MP…

Hard-fought game leaves Battle of Bridge players in tie for trophy

Battle of the Bridge was once again a resounding success for 2017, with well over a thousand people donning their rain jackets and turning out to the Leamington rugby grounds to show their support. Organisers…

Bystanders step in after car sinks in river

A 60-year-old Tauranga woman died in Waikato Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit on Monday afternoon after the ute she was travelling in went off the highway and plunged 10 metres into the river near the low…

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