Gisborne’s Rhythm and Vines music festival brought them together one summer day in 2014 and a smoothie sealed the deal. “She was a bit of a day one,” said Olympic kayaker Max Brown of his…
Gisborne’s Rhythm and Vines music festival brought them together one summer day in 2014 and a smoothie sealed the deal. “She was a bit of a day one,” said Olympic kayaker Max Brown of his…
He was one of the country’s finest jockeys, a wonderful farmer and all-round Mr Nice Guy. Sunday’s farewell to Garry Edge at Cambridge Raceway was a reflection of the man himself – one of a…
Melbourne Cup winning jockey James McDonald will have his name added to Cambridge’s Walk of Fame. The announcement was made by Waipā District Council this week and is welcomed by staff at The News –…
Charlie Trollope was man of the tournament for Cambridge Middle School last week. His futsal team beat Tokoroa Intermediate 9-0, Rototuna Junior High School 4-0, Maeroa Intermediate 5-0 and Peachgrove Intermediate 10-0 in pool play,…
American universities are lining up to offer top rowers athletic scholarships. “They chase all of the rowers – they send recruiters over to meet you,” year 13 Cambridge High School student Tegan O’Dwyer said. O’Dwyer…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
