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XRACE Back to Cambridge

NZHL XRACE – the family adventure race – returns to Cambridge this week. Sort of like The Amazing Race, XRACE is a mystery adventure race made up of a parent and child. The duos race…

Mahé and Robbie eying world cup finish

The largely Cambridge-based team of elite rowers set to represent New Zealand at this year’s World Cup and World Championship regattas was named last week at Karapiro following a five-day trial. Mahé Drysdale and Robbie…

Craig off to the Gold Coast games

Body Performance Clinic’s main man, Craig Newlands, is heading to the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast at the end of the month. Selected by the NZOC, Craig Newlands is taking on the role of…

Rowers top table at champs

St Peter’s School and Cambridge High School rounded out the top four schools competing at the weekend’s North Island Secondary School Rowing Championships held at Lake Karapiro. The local students went up against 1889 competitors…

Best foot forward heading to Nationals

One Cambridge local will be a top contender at the National Barefoot Water Ski Championships when the competition comes to the far end of Karapiro over Easter weekend, hosted by the Piarere Ski Club. William…

Colin smashes record

Auckland masters’ rider Colin Claxton smashed the 2000m individual pursuit world record for his age group at the Avantidrome last Friday night.  Chasing a time of 2:34.439 seconds in the 8-lap ride, Colin achieved a…

New facility officially open

A crowd of elite athletes, sports officials, kaumatua and council members gathered at the newly-built sporting facility at the far end of Karapiro domain last week for its official grand opening. Waipa Mayor Jim Mylchreest…

Dancer makes top programme

A Cambridge local has been recognised as a very promising up-and-coming dancer after being awarded a place in the Dance Masters International (DMI) intensive dance programme. Only ten places were available, but Molly Robinson made…

Croquet: Give it a go

Members of the Leamington Croquet Club are welcoming locals of all ages to try out the game for themselves. They meet regularly three times a week and would love to see more young people get…

Carrington takes 9th title at Karapiro

Lisa Carrington showed her power on Lake Karapiro last week as the NZ Canoe Sprint Championships took place Friday to Sunday. Just two weeks after winning the Halberg Sportswoman of the Year award, Carrington collected…

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