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Stop the Grey St project
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Stop the Grey St project

Re: Grey St project concerns, April 27. I’d like to thank people for all the phone calls and personal support following my letter to the editor — no negative feedback, all positive, very rewarding. I’m very disappointed with Tairāwhiti...

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HSOB lift to make it two in a row
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HSOB lift to make it two in a row

Wayne Ensor and George Halley-Donnelly now have something real to work with. The Blue and White hoops of Earthworks Solutions High School Old Boys made it two wins in a row on Saturday, with a 19-12 win against Larsawn Ngatapa on Oval 2...

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One-point win by Whangara
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One-point win by Whangara

Waikohu, Whangara Old Girls and YMP (1) had wins in premier grade netball on Saturday at Victoria Domain . . . but Whangara got theirs by the skin of their teeth. The best of the Pak’nSave premiership games was definitely between Whangara Old...

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Grant boosts Waima revival
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Grant boosts Waima revival

Waima Rugby Club’s revival has received a funding boost from the New Zealand Community Trust. A $7173 grant from the trust for rugby training and essential equipment will help the club grow and develop. Founded in 1920 and based at Tokomaru Bay...

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Loosie back in black
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Loosie back in black

Kaipo Olsen-Baker’s hard work has paid off. Two-test Black Fern and former Gisborne girl Olsen-Baker, 21, has been named in head coach and director of women’s rugby Allan Bunting’s 40-player squad. The Palmerston North-based Manawatu and...

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Iyve and pony Ace the comp
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Iyve and pony Ace the comp

Showjumping season is over but Gisborne rider Iyve Speirs and her ponies Ace and WE Benson finished on a high note. They headed to Taupo for their last two shows of the season. The first was the Let’s Jump Easter Classic, where Iyve had placings...

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OBM hold out for narrow win
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OBM hold out for narrow win

Well might the red, white and blue show their scars. Enterprise Cars OBM rode the oval ball equivalent of Bodacious the bull in their second win of the season on Saturday. OBM beat GT Shearing Waikohu 26-22 at Te Karaka Domain, while Earthworks...