Fire and floods across Valley
As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves. 1961 1961A violent electrical storm…
HPC muso Jacob King has written a song that is one of the Top 20 in the Youthtown Songwriting Competition. Photo: SUPPLIED
From Waihī streets to recording studio
Busking on the streets of Waihī and performing in his family’s restaurant has paid off for teenage singer-songwriter Jacob King.His song, Can You Hear Me?, has been selected as one…
Simon and Sarah Sheehy with their toastie. Photo: GORDON PREECE
Ngātea toastie reaches national finals
The Public Office has toasted their way to the finals of New Zealand’s annual toasted sandwich competition.The Ngātea cafe/restaurant is one of 13 finalists out of 180 entrants selected in…