Cambridge tennis player Wotjek Czyz is at the Australian Open in Melbourne to represent New Zealand. Wotjek will compete in the “Above Knee Amputee” event (“S3”). Wojtek says at this point he is only competing…
Cambridge tennis player Wotjek Czyz is at the Australian Open in Melbourne to represent New Zealand. Wotjek will compete in the “Above Knee Amputee” event (“S3”). Wojtek says at this point he is only competing…
A Waipā District Council organised event to congratulate the district’s Olympians and Paralympians has been described as a “disaster” by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. The Friday event held in Victoria Square, Cambridge on December…
Cambridge harness racing legend Nicky Chilcott is on the cusp of another personal milestone. The 53-year-old veteran trainer needs one driving win to notch up 700 wins in the sulky, cementing her place as the…
A woman described as the “queen of waka ama” was honoured during an emotional pōwhiri at the start of the week-long sprint championships at Lake Karāpiro on Sunday. Members of Kiwi Campbell’s whānau including people…
Waipā district mayor Susan O’Regan is planning for a second term and will seek re-election in October. The News sought comments from mayors in the Good Local Media readership area following Paula Southgate’s announcement she…
A Happy New Year to all from me. I am dropping back in this week to give you a bit of an update. I hope you have had a safe and happy festive season with…
Waipā District Council has explained why the cost to upgrade Te Awamutu Wastewater Treatment Plant rose from $19 million to $48 million. The News revealed in November the upgrade costs to the council for the…
This time 20 years ago, countries around the Indian Ocean were reeling from the grief and horror of one of the deadliest events in modern history – the Boxing Day tsunami triggered by the 9.2-9.3…
Regional councillors have voted to allocate more than $400,000 to buy equipment for its fight against golden clams. Corbicula fluminea was found in the Waikato River in May 2023 and is an invasive, fast breeding…
For many, a ‘trip of a lifetime’ might come later in life. But for football-mad Cambridge 12-year-old Toby Cornegé, it’s already a reality. During a three-month trip to Europe, Toby has trained with top football…
