Tankers power in

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…

Hicks did it our way …

One Aucklander at the premiere of The Tavern in Cambridge summed it up with a smirk. “There’s a VTNZ in the background,” he said, lamenting the challenge of snapping a glamorous photo of the arriving…

Equine find in Town Hall

When a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system was installed in the Cambridge Town Hall recently, workers made a surprising discovery. Down in the bowels of the building were moulds for the horse and…

Club hosts national event

New Zealand’s elite squash players are in Cambridge for the country’s prestigious three day national squash tournament starting tomorrow (Friday). The Cousins Shield for men, first played in 1948, and the Mitchell Cup for women,…