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From greyhound to bloodhound

He may have been one of the country’s finest race dogs, but to Odom, he was the last chance at life. A champion greyhound saved a dog who was knocking on death’s door. When Ring…

Hanlin Rd roundabout next year

Plans for a roundabout outside the Avantidrome are still in the works. After closing public consultations on the project in 2017, council said it was “on track to start work in 2018/19”. It has since…

Expressway seal coming

Those curious about the unfinished surface on a section of the Waikato Expressway in Hautapu can rest assured it will be fully sealed later this year. The seemingly unfinished strip is part of a pavement…

Fishing contest hooks huge haul for prostate cancer

Organisers of the Leamington Fishing Contest described the Friday-to-Sunday competition as a “great weekend of fishing” followed by an “awesome day” on Sunday when the final weigh in was held. The haul of 166 fish,…

Speed changes a no brainer

Cambridge Community Board Chairman Mike Pettit has welcomed a proposal by council to introduce sweeping speed changes across the district. Also the principal of Cambridge Primary School, he believed the idea was a logical one,…

Agility course opened

Cambridge dogs were quick to put their mark on a new agility course installed by Council in Leamington last week. Already a dozen or so dogs could be seen playing around the course on Friday…

Elliot-Reep returning to Cambridge

World renowned author and photographer Tracey Elliot-Reep is visiting Cambridge this month to give a presentation on her recent ride in Israel. The free talk at Cambridge Baptist Church on Sunday, February 24 will detail…

Yacht racing at its finest

The Cambridge Yacht Club kickstarted its newly-structured youth sailing programme last week, utilizing its new LaserPerformance Z420 sail boats. A special morning was held on Sunday, February 3 to thank the ten local businesses that…

Friendship book quite the journey

A Cambridge teenager is already setting foot on her career path after releasing a creative book for children. Grace Andrews’ Friendship Book is an interactive text book of sorts for children to share with their…

Cambridge sport stars shine at regional awards

Twelve Cambridge locals scooped five of the top awards at the 2018 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards on Friday night. Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year went to cyclist Sam Gaze and squash player…

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