Sydney – we’re ready for you

Sydney – we’re ready for you

Ngāti Hauā held centre stage at the karakia for the new $7 million international terminal at Hamilton Airport this week. Iwi representatives acknowledged the spiritual significance of the new building, removed tapu (restrictions) and dedicated…

World eyes on Nicholl’s column

Columnist Peter Nicholl has gone viral; well his column has about the fall of the US dollar published earlier last month. It could have been the mention of the greenback currency or even US president…

Cambridge reconnections

Katie Mayes watched from a distance last year as the Cambridge Connections project began to unravel. At the time, she held a national role with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and observed the fallout when…

Tankers power in

Fonterra predicts fuel savings of 60 percent from six electric milk tankers the co-operative has on the road in time for the new season. Infrastructure to support the tankers is in place at the dairy…

From BMX to global leader

Sarah Walker is balancing her role on the International Olympic committee championing innovation, inclusion and the future of sport with being a mother to two young daughters. Mary Anne Gill meets the BMX champ who…

Station set for upgrade

The Cambridge St John Ambulance station on Fort Street has been deemed no longer fit for purpose. Funds raised through this month’s Light the Way appeal will contribute to the multi-million dollar redevelopment of the…

Letters to the Editor – 5 June 2025

Transparency Andrew Bydder in “No More Smoke and Mirrors” (The News May 27) raises important concerns about the lack of transparency in local government, a matter that is not only evident in our own Waipā…

From Layla to Lady Gaga

He named his daughter after a Clapton classic, built stages for music legends, and once crashed a forklift at Claudelands. From Waikato roots to global tours, Chris Beehan’s journey is anything but ordinary, writes Mary…

New player in Waipā poll

A political ticket is set to launch on the local government scene and eight candidates are all but confirmed to stand in three of the five Waipā wards. Better Waipā will focus on key issues…

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 women and the Cousins Shield for men traditionally bring the…