Grant Middlemiss’ late 2023 departure as president of the Cambridge Historical Society doesn’t suggest for a second that he is less inclined towards chronicling the history of this place. He plans to remain a member…
Grant Middlemiss’ late 2023 departure as president of the Cambridge Historical Society doesn’t suggest for a second that he is less inclined towards chronicling the history of this place. He plans to remain a member…
Hundreds of patrons have been through Cambridge Museum since it reopened last month after the completion of seismic strengthening work in the historic old Courthouse building. Manager Elizabeth Harvey said between December 15 and Sunday,…
An appeal for blood donors resulted in a record collection in Cambridge three days out from Christmas. And one of them queuing up to give blood after a break to have children was Amelia Boss…
Good Local Media has launched two new applications (Apps) today giving readers and advertisers the perfect companion to its three printed products. The announcement comes as the latest annual online readership figures for the publisher’s…
Perfect tens According to Lachlan McQuade and James Cattle of St Peter’s Catholic School in Cambridge, Lionel Messi is the greatest player to ever live. Argentine Football president Claudio Tapia agrees. He announced on New…
Another kākāpō has escaped from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari and thanks to Tyler, a Cambridge resident, all is well. The dedicated rangers from Sanctuary Mountain and the Department of Conservation continue to actively monitor kākāpō but…
Tania Te Rangingangana Simpson has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to governance and Māori. Simpson (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngā Puhi, Ngāi Tahu) is a professional director with…
Peter Carr has been entertaining and cajoling The News readers for several years with his columns but it is his contribution to local communities for more than 40 years which sees him recognised in today’s…
Electric bus changes Passengers using the Cambridge and Te Awamutu/Kihikihi bus services to Hamilton may notice a few changes in the New Year as the first stage to bring electric buses and increased services to…
