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Basketballer heals fast for national win

Maioro Barton has returned to the court better than ever after breaking his hand during the Whangarei round of the Northern League Wheelchair Basketball Champs in June. The Cambridge basketballer played on for a game…

Back to school for cyclists

There was more than one reason to smile on the last day of term for the children of Cambridge Primary School when they were visited by two World Championship medal winning cyclists, Tom Sexton and…

Historical birthing centre explained

As interest grows in local archaeological discoveries, Cambridge Historical Society president Grant Middlemiss is keen to encourage people to join the group.  “This area was the centre of so much habitation… there are more and…

Voting still open this Saturday

It’s now down to hours. Polls for the 2019 local body elections close across the country tomorrow – and voters who still want to have their say will have to use their feet to meet…

Halloween horrors promised at spooky fundraiser

October has arrived and Halloween looms … seems the time is right to dust off whatever hobgoblin horrors rattle your chains and head across to the Fox-Worthingtons for a scaring that just might top them…

Life membership marks extraordinary service

Two stalwarts in the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade – Win Steen and Steve Russell – have been awarded life membership by Chief Fire Officer Don Gerrand. The prestigious honour was bestowed at a September 28…

Parade entries open

Cambridge will go international at Christmas as its annual float parade shapes up for an “around the world theme.” The parade will be stayed on December 1 and will be coordinated by Destination Cambridge, which…

Board gamers getting together

Cambridge has a new group gathering each week to enjoy a nostalgic past time – board gaming. “Gambridge” will be meeting at the Prince Albert every Wednesday from 6pm, starting tomorrow, October 9. Organised by…

Strike for climate a quiet affair

Just half a dozen students and eighteen adults turned out to the School Strike 4 Climate event in Cambridge last Friday. The event, organised by the Only Planet Charitable Trust, was held in conjunction with…

Nick Ross Bathurst-bound

Cambridge V8 racer Nick Ross will be Bathurst bound in a couple of weeks, when he tackles Mount Panorama for the first time. Ross will be part of a 16 strong Kiwi contingent of ENZED…

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