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Cameron of the Clements

At first glance there might seem to be a world of difference between running Scotland’s prestigious Scone Palace and its iconic 8000ha estate and running…

Councillors seek court delay

Waikato Regional Council is asking the Environment Court for time to commission an economic impact study before ruling on a water quality plan change. A…

Could a Kit Kat solve it?

A small reward is being offered for anyone who can identify the source of multiple big bangs heard in the Cambridge town centre. New Waipā…

Charlotte leads board

New Cambridge Community Board chair Charlotte FitzPatrick wants to build a bridge between the community and Waipā District Council. “I have an interest in community…

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Know rugby… can travel

Cambridge mum Michelle Santy says there are loads of “amazing travel opportunities out there” for young rugby players. Her son Jordan is one of four…

Karter grew into jet skiing

Cambridge teenager Connor Brinck had been go-kart racing for four years before he slammed into a roadblock – his own height. “I’d been competing at…

We’re in the medals

Two Waipā riders have starred at the UCI Para-Cycling track world championships which wrapped up on Monday. Devon Briggs is returning home to Cambridge from…

Lacrosse talent on display

The future of lacrosse was on display at Albert Park in Te Awamutu last weekend. Top youth talent from across the North Island was brought…

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Letters to editor – 6 November 2025

Vote regret I am surely one of the most disappointed voters in the Waikato Regional Council elections I have read that there are four newly…

Don’t be an easy target

There has been a lot of korero in the media around the impact of social media on young people and appropriate protections. After dealing with…

Our moving landscape

Driving between Wellington and Te Awamutu last week, my geologist brain was on high alert. I was unaware of the storm that had passed through…

Identity theft vigilance…

It’s increasingly common to have the violating experience of someone stealing or misappropriating your identity. Loopholes in modern technology, plus glitches within systems, necessitate us…