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Media complaint rejected 

The Media Council says Te Awamutu News was justified in asking questions about the new ownership of the Regent Theatre in Te Awamutu. The council said it considered a complaint about a story published in…

Wētā Workshop set to bring to life New Zealand’s untold war story

Wētā Workshop is embarking on its latest venture, bringing to life a pivotal moment in New Zealand’s WWI history thousands of kilometres away from Wellington in a small French town, Le Quesnoy. Opening to the…

EXCLUSIVE – Councillor told: resign

Waipā mayor Jim Mylchreest has called on one of his councillors to resign after The News revealed her interests in a company – Beacon Hill Contracting  – involved in an unauthorised quarry operation. Waipā District…

A helping hand from Te Miro 

Inspired by the generosity of Tauranga construction boss Sid Carter, Te Miro school children have done their bit to help the victims of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A Rep group, comprising year six to eight…

Mystery development

Mystery surrounds the development of 11.52ha of land to the north of Cambridge with suggestions it is being eyed up as a site for high density and affordable housing. The land was bought from Waka…

A bonnie wee photo competition 

For 10 years, Cambridge Camera Club members have been inspired to reach new heights of photographic excellence by like-minded shutterbugs living 18,000km away. Former Cambridge police detective and camera club member Scott McDougall, who died…

Another river ride medical event

For the second time in a month, emergency services have been called to the Te Awa River Ride for a medical emergency. On Saturday (April 16) the Cambridge Fire Brigade attended to a ride user…

Council chair stands firm

Regional council leader Russ Rimmington is still at the helm despite a demand from eight of his councillors to stand down. The next couple of weeks will determine the future of the veteran politician, a…

Messages from the trenches

An exhibition of World Ward One postcards sent to a local family and highlighting their wartime tragedy is at the centre of an exhibition at Cambridge Museum running until April 30. The silk embroidered postcards…

Competition winners and a new event  

The easing of Covid restrictions has seen Cambridge Autumn Festival organisers salvage some autumnal art vibe and come up with an entirely new event. Most festival events were cancelled under Covid’s red traffic light, but…

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