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Jetstar off The first international passenger flight in 13 years was due to arrive at Hamilton sometime before 11am today from Sydney. Jetstar flight JQ165,…

Silver lining for builder Jack

Waipa teenager Jack Mathis placed second in the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice challenge national final at Claudelands Event Centre last week. A third-year apprentice,…

Taupō still in water done well equation

Taupō District Council will benefit from shared services even if it does not hand its drinking and waste water infrastructure over to the Waikato Water…

Feds review plan change

Waikato Federated Farmers is poring through the Environment Court’s 376-page interim decision on Waikato Regional Council’s Plan Change One. “Our team are now working through…

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Strong weekend for Waipā premiers

Both Waipā premier teams were victorious in Waikato club rugby on Saturday, Te Awamutu Sports defeated University 27-12 in front of home fans and Hautapu…

Frisbee fanatic is flying to Spain

Cambridge’s Liam Weston will face the ultimate challenge in Spain this month in the 2025 World Under-24 Ultimate Frisbee Championship. The tournament is held every…

Squash finals full of drama

Christchurch and Mount Maunganui took out the country’s premier club squash titles in dramatic style at Cambridge Racquets Club on Sunday. The Mitchell Cup for…

Hautapu continue dominant run

Hautapu Sports posted a big 62-26 win against Fraser Tech in Waikato premier rugby on Saturday, while Te Awamutu Sports fell 17-10 to Morrinsville. The…

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Heat, rock, and ruin

A pyroclastic flow made headlines last week after an eruption at the frequently active Mount Etna — a timely reminder of just how dangerous these…

Colour my life

Last weekend I was involved in a quick return trip to Wellington for family reasons – a very pleasant one to enjoy Grandparents Day at…

Finding ‘true north’

For over five years I have written this weekly ‘Faith Column’. Prior to that, I maintained my contribution on a monthly basis. I see it…

On the Beat – A day in the life

Last Friday was another busy day at Cambridge Police. I was working front line response with a colleague.  To give you a snapshot, we started…