Soil production hits pause

Soil production hits pause

Rising fuel costs and State Highway 3 freight disruptions have temporarily paused New Zealand production of an award-winning living soil and delayed its nationwide expansion. Living soil specialist Frank Lachmann, co-founder and owner of Herbi,…

Cancer treatment closer to home

People in the King Country will now be able to access cancer treatment closer to home, with a new infusion service launching at Te Kūiti Hospital today, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is a…

Make your News our News

News contributions: At Good Local Media we can’t always be at your event or assign a reporter to do interviews – but you can still get your story in the Cambridge News, Te Awamutu News…

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Only 7 days to go! Head to our Facebook page NOW for your chance to WIN a DOUBLE PASS to the Waipa Home and Leisure show Local exhibitors, fresh ideas, giveaways, great food, and a…

Letters to the editor – 12 March 2026

Poor words The Ōtorohanga mayor Rodney Dow communicated with great care and humanity to those affected by the recent flooding in the district. And wasn’t it good to see him on TV wearing a Haddad’s…

Kiwis clinch shearing series

Two tests down and one to go, but New Zealand shearing’s dynamic duo of Jack Fagan (Te Kūiti) and Toa Henderson (Northland) already have the series in the bag. After a close win during Waitangi…

When the ground fails

By Janine Krippner My heart goes out to everyone impacted by weather events and landslides over this past week. The incoming news that a landslide has gone through the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park was…

Refs to celebrate a century

On winter Saturdays across the King Country, rugby has long depended on people willing to travel dusty roads, cross farm gates, and step into the middle of the field to make the game possible. In…

Cheers to Santa Claus’ helpers

8am 12 December This story has been updated by deleting reference to the Project Kiwiana team. 6am 11 December He may be magic, but Santa still needs his helpers. Normalyn Hughes is one such assistant,…

Deal too good to refuse

From roadside collection to the use of transfer stations, part of Waitomo District Council’s role is a load of rubbish. However, a newly inked seven-year, $10 million solid waste management contract should ensure such dirty…