Men against pests
It’s a trap – about 170 of them. And they will this week be shared between two Waipā organisations working to protect the district’s wildlife. The majority – about 120 traps – will be delivered…
It’s a trap – about 170 of them. And they will this week be shared between two Waipā organisations working to protect the district’s wildlife. The majority – about 120 traps – will be delivered…
2023 Person of the Year Shirlee Bennett loves seeing Kaipaki flourish. “If something needs doing, I do it. If something needs fixing, I fix it.” It’s the perfect summary – she’s passionate about family, and…
Holding a priceless piece of history in his gloved hands, he is quick to recognise the significance of his work. “It certainly is a unique job. I really enjoy the variety, but at the same…
An inaugural Retirement Expo held in Cambridge last week is to become an annual fixture after it received high praise from industry representatives. The expo – organised by a familiar face to The News readers…
“He won the award for most mischievous in show. If he was going to win anything, that is definitely the most appropriate for his personality,” Nicola O’Neill said. Nicola was among about 40 competitors who…
The Cambridge A and P Show may look somewhat different to past iterations but a new generation of interest is still being fostered, organisers say. The 119th edition of the show was held at Cambridge…
Parked up in a shady spot on Sunday, Cambridge’s Larry Jooste had the perfect vantage point from which to take in all the action. His 1938 Standard Eight was amongst an estimated 1600 vehicles which…
Cambridge’s Stephen Jones was introduced to rowing at school. The now two-time Olympian, who was part of the New Zealand team for almost a decade before retiring last year, says credit for that largely lies…
The road to some of Waikato’s premier tourist attractions starts with a weed-infested roundabout which Waka Kotahi says it doesn’t have a budget to clean up. And one local body politician says the mess is…
Leamington Rugby Sports Club has won the Waikato Rugby club sevens division 1 title for the fifth straight year. The last club rugby competition for the calendar year was played at Memorial Park on Saturday,…
