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Ramarama local wins for a fourth time

Kerry Lee -
A Ramarama woman won the recent Barfoot and Thompson Auckland Marathon after competing in the World Mountain Running competition in Europe. On November 1 Lisa Cross,...

A budding equestrian superstar

Times Staff -
By Franklin Junior Journalist Bay Thompson Recently, I was lucky enough to meet Samantha Jones. One day you’ll hear her name everywhere you go! Samantha...

Amateur golfers take the limelight

Kerry Lee -
Ambrose Golf has launched the New Zealand Ambrose Golf Cup (NZAGC) to celebrate everyday amateur golfers across the country. The nationwide contest has four players...

Toby McCormack’s got the need for speed

Times Staff -
By Chris Harrowell, Eastern Times A young achiever of New Zealand motorsport has his eye on the future as he continues honing his skills...

Jiu-Jitsu local wins big in Vegas

Kerry Lee -
At the age of 62, blue belt Darcy Dunlop has become a double World International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) champion at the World Masters...

Courting exercise and fun

Helen Perry -
Pickleball might sound like a tasty hors d’oeuvre paired with a sliver of cheese and a dash of chutney, but, in reality, it’s a...

Feeling that racing thrill

Helena O'Neill -
Zach Hemphill may only be 12 years old, but he’s got the need for speed – karting that is. “I’ve been racing karts since I...

Racing icon retires

Helena O'Neill -
In a sport often spotlighting jockeys and trainers, Ross Coles is one of the unsung legends. Ross was the Clerk of the Course at Ellerslie...

Pro-wrestling icon ‘Hulk Hogan’ dies aged 71

Times Staff -
One of the most famous professional wrestlers in the sport’s history has passed away. Terry Bollea, known to people worldwide as Hulk Hogan, died in...

Pukekohe to host darts nationals

Helena O'Neill -
More than 500 players will descend on Pukekohe at the end of July for a national dartcompetition. The Clubs New Zealand Darts National Tournament will...
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