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Cutting-edge company generating jobs

Cambridge-based software company Nyriad is set to introduce around a hundred new jobs to town by the end of the year, with a recent funding round bringing in US$8.5M for the hyperscale storage processing company….

Record attempt a success

The Cambridge Central Bowling Club has added what will likely be a third Guinness World Record to their name. Though it will still be a few weeks until it’s officially confirmed, club members Alistair Carter…

Service celebrated at St John Awards

Several locals are among 46 individuals recognised at the St John Waikato, Waipa and King Country Annual Service Awards. The February 18 celebration of service was held at the Cambridge Town Hall before an audience…

Meg’s gratitude to Cambridge

When Meg de Reus came home from Nepal just before Christmas, it was with a deep sense of gratitude to Cambridge and a new excitement for the future. She was particularly grateful to the local…

Walking for Jack

The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society provides support for a huge number of cancer patients across the Waikato, including former Goodwood School principal, Jack Reid. Finding blood in his urine, Jack was diagnosed with bladder…

Cambridge now on tour map

Council has announced another eight of their popular bus tours – four on each side of the district.  For the first time, Cambridge is now included. Bookings are now open for the free tours, which…

Last ‘hoorah’ in pool

The sun was out for last Thursday’s Aquafit class in the Cambridge Town pool. The pool closed on Sunday, undergoing a $16.5M redevelopment.  The project got underway on Monday, with construction personnel on and off…

Chance for locals to host Melbourne Cup

Cambridge businesses and organisations will have the chance to host the Melbourne Cup at their premises when it comes to town later this year. The iconic horseracing trophy will embark on its sixteenth annual tour…

Local cyclists make Commonwealth team

New Zealand announced its biggest ever cycling team for the Commonwealth Games last weekend, naming 18-year-old Ellesse Andrews as the country’s youngest track rider to compete in the games. Andrews’ selection follows her recent ‘emerging…

Students to be the change

Sports charity The Waterboy came to St Peter’s last week with its Everybody’s Game speaker series, aiming to fight homophobia in sport. The Waterboy’s founder, Thomas Nabbs, told senior students on Thursday that homophobia is…

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