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Georgie’s Magic week

Cambridge netball star Georgie Edgecombe celebrated two milestones last week, playing her 50th game for Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic on Monday   before marking the team’s 25th birthday on Sunday. “It’s definitely a dream come…

Van built for speed

Van Hazelden is hoping to win gold at the New Zealand Mini Motocross Nationals later this year and, based on his recent trophy haul, he’s in with a good chance. The Cambridge Middle School student…

Reds march on

Cambridge Reds maintained their unbeaten run in the Northern Region Football League Southern Conference with a thumping 5-1 victory over Taupō at John Kerkohf Park on Saturday. But tardy supporters need to ensure they get…

Olympic crew brings K4 back

Max Brown fought back tears as he spoke to more than 40 people at the official naming of the New Zealand men’s canoe sprint team for the Paris Olympic Games in Cambridge today. “There’s a…

McGovern’s life of racing

Tony McGovern was 16 when he first became involved in racing, but the King Country-born industry stalwart was born into it. His family have long ties with the racing industry – uncle Rory was a…

Hockey players tickled pink

Two Waipā schools achieved top-three finishes at the 2024 Waikato Intermediate and Middle Schools tournament in Hamilton this week. The annual tournament, held at Gallagher Hockey Centre on May 28, attracted eight mixed teams this…

What a-Paul-ing good luck

Number 13 may be unlucky in terms of mythology but for two Cambridge Golf Club members, hole 13 holds special memories. Paul Matthews and Paul Bartlett have both scored holes in one on the par…

Olympians feel the love

Cambridge sprint cyclist Ellesse Andrews is grateful to the local community as she gears up for the Paris Olympic Games, which kick off on July 26. “Thank you, everyone, for all of your support,” she…

Paddler’s dream shot

Cambridge paddler Nick Collier flew to Europe this week to have a crack at qualifying for the Olympic Games. If he succeeds, he will celebrate his 21st birthday in Paris where the Olympics start on…

Chiefs for a day at Goodwood

Last week was one of the greatest of Harrison Bear’s life. After returning from school camp last Wednesday, the nine-year-old got the chance to meet three of his rugby heroes – Chiefs players Hamilton Burr,…

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