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Friction over road names

A Waipā councillor has reignited debate over road naming rights, arguing private landowners should have the final say on their land – even when council…

Gift marks sister city links

A finely embroidered gift celebrating the 25-year relationship between Cambridge and its sister city Le Quesnoy has been presented to Waipā civic leaders. Cambridge Community…

Milner’s service recognised

Community champion Sue Milner has been celebrated for her many years of service to Cambridge and Waipā. Recognition for her decades of dedication came at…

Our royals at the ball

One of the most anticipated events on Cambridge High School’s social calendar – the annual senior ball – was held at the Sir Don Rowlands…

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The killing of an industry

When Te Awamutu-based greyhound trainer Corey Steele heard racing minister Winston Peters’ December announcement outlawing the sport in New Zealand, he was shocked. The sport…

Where will they go?

Greyhound Racing NZ has applied for a judicial review of the Government plan to  ban the sport. Jesse Wood talks to an advocate of the…

Golf development planned

Te Awamutu Golf Club wants to buy neighbouring land to remove and replace the two holes bordering Golf Rd and State Highway 3. This redevelopment…

Cambridge stay second

Waikato clubs continue to dominate the Northern Region championship league and all four won at the weekend. Cambridge beat Mount Albert Ponsonby to stay second…

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Letter to Editor – 29 May 2025

Election reflection Our three mayoral candidates are all longstanding councillors voicing their frustration with local government. Mayor O’Regan wanted a reduced council populated by people…

Good spotting leads to charges

I was pleased to be able to attend a Pink Ribbon breakfast at Cambridge Community House last week. It preceded the monthly Cambridge Community of…

No more smoke and mirrors

Journalism is sometimes referred to as ‘the fourth estate’ because of the power of the press to balance the power of the government, the police,…

Calm Beneath the Hype

Lately, headlines have been vying for clicks with dramatic claims. Again. Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen splashy predictions like “Mile-wide volcano ready to…