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Jack Keeys and Amy Strang were the first New Zealanders to take part in the Sahara Marathon. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Refugee camp and desert run ‘surreal’

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:March 25, 2025
Post category:News

Facing the seemingly-endless expanse of the Sahara Desert under the sun’s full force was an “incredible experience” for former Paeroa local Jack Keeys.Even more surreal was living inside a refugee…

The Thames Automatic Number Plate Recognition Camera picked up 54 stolen vehicles or number plates travelling in and out of the town last month. FILE PHOTO

Unreported number plate spikes stolen car stats

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:March 25, 2025
Post category:News

A seemingly large spike in stolen vehicles passing through Thames in February turned out to not be a spike at all, rather one unreported plate repeatedly pinging the town’s ANPR…

VALLEY PROFILE Digital Edition 25 March 2025

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:March 25, 2025
Post category:News

Digital Edition March 25, 2025

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