Local News

Rouge Café changes hands

The MacKays are widely regarded as being among the town’s young power couples. Even as they toiled tirelessly over the past eight plus years to build Rouge from zero to hero, they also redirected a…

Local named as 2018 Ambassador Chef

A local chef was recently made one of NZ Beef & Lamb’s Ambassador Chefs for 2018. Harry Williams, Head Chef at Alpha Street Kitchen, was awarded the title on Tuesday as part of the 2018…

Moxon Centre officially open

The Moxon Centre at St Andrew’s retirement village was officially opened on Friday, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the occasion. On hand to cut the ribbon was…

Horahora’s morning of books, grandies and speeches

Horahora School kids were in celebratory mood last week. For a few hours, they shared their love of books with their grandparents and other family members and demonstrated their new-found skill at public speaking. The…

In Freda’s name

A man awarded $10,000 by the Disputes Tribunal over the care his mother, Freda, received at Bupa St Kilda in Cambridge has donated the entire amount to set up a fund to help others take…

Road closures raise hackles

The sun shone brightly on the Cambridge New World Christmas Parade, with crowds flocking to enjoy the annual spectacle.  While the event was a chance to get into the Christmas spirit, the way the road…

Cancer rehab now in Cambridge

Specialised cancer rehabilitation therapy is now available to those in Cambridge thanks to a scholarship awarded by the PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Trust. Physiotherapist Megan Drummond at Body Performance clinic in Cambridge was awarded…

Kiwi Outreach helps with high school

Cambridge charity Kiwi Outreach is extending their help to local families in need by supporting students with their education expenses at Cambridge High School. The organisation – which helps struggling Cambridge families with “the basics”,…

Volunteers spread joy

Dozens of Waikato children facing a tough festive season will get a cheerful homemade card on Christmas Day thanks to Cambridge volunteer organisation Act of Kindness. AOK’s Christmas Cards for Kids morning drew 40 local…

Concerns aired at CCO meeting

Five verbal submissions were made to a panel of Waipa and Hamilton City councillors at a public meeting last week to conclude the feedback process for a proposed council-controlled organisation (CCO) providing water, waste water…

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