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Rowers race over two regattas

Two big regattas on the rowing calendar took place simultaneously at Karapiro over last weekend, attracting 2250 athletes and around 1500 spectators. The Cambridge Town Cup saw secondary school rowers earn podium places in age…

More comfort for theatre-goers

Cambridge’s Gaslight Theatre has had a makeover worth around $100,000 that not only involves a facelift but also promises a lot more comfort for its patrons. There is a fresh coat of heritage colours on…

Fundraising at new heights

Rachel Pridham, right-hand supporter of 2018 Starship fundraiser Kate Pridham, is setting her sights even higher in the pursuit of helping others – this time walking 100km to raise hundreds of dollars for Oxfam New…

Cambridge ambos adopt double-crewing

The days of single-crewed St John ambulances in Cambridge are over, making for better patient outcomes and a lowered risk to St John staffers and volunteers. The move comes as a roll-out of government funding…

Cycle Classic a wrap

As a week of cycling madness came to a close in Cambridge last Sunday, cycling legend Aaron Gate was named the overall winner of the New Zealand Cycle Classic. Racing for Ireland in a combined…

Find this pot pusher

They are spoiling our community – and the community is striking back. A restaurant has put a bounty on the head of a vandal who has targeted at least one institution in the town, and…

Third record in the bag for Cambridge bowlers

Cambridge Central Bowling Club members Alistair Carter and Ryan McGowan heard earlier this month that their marathon attempt in early 2018 has earned the club its third Guinness World Record. On February 17 last year,…

Japan plan flagged

The Japanese flag could fly at future Armistice Day services in Cambridge. Japan was an ally in World War 1 and is credited with playing an important role in securing sea lanes against the German…

World Cup a boon for Cambridge

The UCI Track Cycling World Cup at the Avantidrome over January 18 – 20 reaped rewards both on and off the track, for cyclists and citizens alike. Whilst the New Zealand team scored five gold…

Chamber looks to big picture issues for Cambridge

Newly returned to his role as president of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, Phil Mackay remains as focused as ever on steering the town’s growth in such a way that not a skerrick of charm…

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