News in brief

Briefs top website stats Our briefs columns nabbed two of the top five places in our online visits to cambridgenews.nz last month. In first place were briefs containing late-breaking stories about a fire at the…

Breaking News A breakdown on the printing press means the Cambridge News will not be available on Thursday morning. We are waiting for an estimated time of arrival but in the meanwhile, the pdf version…

Wider call for respect Today’s Anzac Day dawn service in Cambridge put out a call for to people to appreciate and respect first responders alongside the traditional honouring of defence force personnel. Hundreds gathered outside…

Road works Road resurfacing at the Bond Street roundabout on State Highway 3 in Te Awamutu is scheduled to start tonight (Thursday). Work will run over six days from 9pm to 5am. SH3 will be…

The cause of a fire in Cambridge Road on Friday was still under investigation when this edition went to press. Firefighters responded just after 6am on Friday to the blaze at the ResourceCo demolition waste…

5pm A fire at the ResourceCo demolition waste recycling facility on Cambridge Road earlier today has been contained, with ongoing monitoring in place. Emergency services responded just after 6am this morning, with a large volume…

Logan and Alistair Elliott can spend the remainder of their school years dining out on having “acting principal” on their CV. The year one and two siblings filled in for Tauwhare School’s head, Chris May…

Condolences flow in The Home of Cycling has added its tribute to Alan Livingston who died on Sunday. He was a true champion of the region and a visionary whose impact would be felt for…

There is still plenty of life left in print media, Good Local Media editor Roy Pilott told a Linkedin Hamilton event at Ebbett’s showroom at The Base. Pilott was invited with Phillip Quay and Himanshu…

Members of Cambridge High School’s 2026 student executive have been presented with blazers recognising their leadership positions and responsibilities. The students’ parents and caregivers were invited to present the jackets on campus, as a nod to the role…