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Runners answer the dawn call

Out of the mist – runners enjoyed the opportunity to run the length of Hamilton’s runway. Photo: Roy Pilott A record turnout, and a record time. Rotary’s annual run Run the Runway fundraiser was tagged…

White to drive in The Big Dance

Matthew White is pinching himself as he prepares to drive in New Zealand’s richest race at Cambridge Raceway next month. The local horseman will partner Nicholas Cage in the $1million Race by Grins (2200m) on…

Rosie gives back for Reef

Five years after her son finished cancer treatment, Rosie Smith is hoping to serve up an ace for the charity that helped her family. The professional tennis coach is teaming up with Cambridge Racquets Club…

Fun runners flock back

The return of the Waipā Fun Run on Sunday March 5 was welcomed by both competitors and organisers as an impressive 647 runners and walkers completed the course. Sunday’s St Peter’s Catholic School’s Lugtons Waipā…

College rowers’ final frenzy

Waipā schools featured in more than 50 A and B finals as the 2023 Aon junior rowing regatta enjoyed fine weather at Karāpiro last weekend. After a threatening weather forecast, the first day of racing…

Cambridge couple part of football history

New Zealand “doesn’t know what’s about to hit it”, says Cambridge couple Selina and Emma Oliver, ahead of the world’s first FIFA Women’s World Cup Play-Off Tournament games tonight. “I don’t think people realise just…

Hero’s reception for Langman  

Andrew Langman, described as someone who has been fundamental to the success, positive culture and adaptability of  athletics for several years, has won a Sport Waikato award. He was presented with the 2022  Community Unsung…

Marsh catches Mo’unga

A half-brother to multiple Group One winner Mo’unga will remain in New Zealand after his purchase by Stephen Marsh at New Zealand Bloodstock’s Book 1 Sale on Sunday. The Cambridge trainer went to $380,000 to…

Beale ups sticks for pro career

One of the best hockey players Cambridge has produced has secured a professional contract with a leading Dutch club. Jackson Beale, 18, will make his debut for Hockey Club (HC) Houten sometime in the next…

Winning tip from the stables

When The News asked which of the three starting trotters Luk Chin owns and trains competing in race seven at Cambridge Raceway the veteran horseman wanted to be photographed with, his answer provided the biggest…

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