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Andrew Connaughton, Shannen Middleton, and Shaun George are wanting to bring the buzz of boxing back to Thames with a new event. PHOTO: KELLEY TANTAU

In the ring with Never Surrender Boxing

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:August 22, 2023
Post category:Sport

Shaun George thought he’d forever have a boxing gym in his garage. He started practising the sport at age six, with he and his brother being taught by his dad.…

Waihi Beach Bowling Club president Neville Wiseman says it’s the people who have kept him interested in the club. Photo: SUPPLIED

‘Legend’ still walking the green at 92

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:August 15, 2023
Post category:Sport

It wasn’t the game that drew Neville Wiseman to the bowling green 26 years ago. It wasn’t the game that made him stay either - it was the people. Now, the 92-year-old…

Aaliyah Hill, left, looks to her teammates from mid court. Photo: SUPPLIED/Mike Hill

Basketballers bounce into second place

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:August 9, 2023
Post category:Sport

Waihi College students Rylee Morgan and Aaliyah Hill are national basketball finalists, coming in second place at the under 15 nationals on July 15. The 14 year olds were recruited for…

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