NewsBank (Stratford Press)
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MUSIC REVIEWS
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Discounted desexing scheme for cats offer
Alocal animal charity is offering cat owners the chance to have their pet desexed at a reduced price.
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War fiction at its very best
The Rabbit Hunter 2: The Battle of Crete
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School’s open day draws 50 families
Prospective students and their families last week visited Te Kura o Pi’opatanga o W’akaa’urangi Taranaki Diocesan School at their open day.
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Expert’s view of the royal family
As editor-in-chief of the 40-year-old Majesty magazine and its founding editor, Ingrid Seward is undeniably an expert on all things royal family related.
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Great insight, cheers Greg
Continuous Ferment
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Emperors and their excesses
Emperor of Rome
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Walking netball a hit with players
A free netball programme has helped players get back on the court.
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YOUR VIEWS
Saving money Firstly, well done once again to our frugal mayor Neil Volzke for a job well done in slashing the impending dreaded rate rise. You are looking for more ways to save money so here are two possibilities.
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PET OF THE WEEK
Zeb the kitten is ready to start meeting potential companions.
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Kiwi released onto Taranaki Maunga
Some very special guests returned to Taranaki Maunga today, and so did some very special new residents.
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Rain can’t dampen spirits
The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the hundreds of people who turned out to support the 2024 Taranaki Relay for Life event on Saturday.
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South Taranaki faces double-digit rates increase
South Taranaki residents are facing an average rate rise of 11.29 per cent this year with roading, water and town centre upgrades the big-ticket items in its long-term plan.
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Tween stars take centre stage
The tween leads of New Zealand’s latest feature film stole the show at the world premiere of The Mountain at the TSB Showplace in New Plymouth on Tuesday, March 19.
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Your local community newspaper for 65 years. In your letterbox and online every Wednesday.
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Three Quicks right on target
The Three quicks — Southee, Boult & Wagner
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Rookie jockey Elle Sole triumphs
Four years ago, Elle Sole hadn’t even watched a horse race let alone have an inkling of pursuing a career in the sport, but now she can call herself a winning jockey.
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Adventures unlimited
Epic: Adventures across Aotearoa
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SPORTS REPORTS
Strathmore Golf Club:
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Nail-biting thriller from the master
End of Story
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Debut novel came ‘out of the blue’
The debut novel by 85-year-old former editor of the NZ Woman’s Weekly is a compelling read as a young woman goes on a quest of self-discovery and tries to unravel her family’s long-held secrets.
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Motocross mayhem in Taranaki
The annual Korito Technical Matrix (KTM) event in Taranaki earlier this month again drew the cream of the crop from a diverse range of motorcycling codes, and they all brought something special to the popular event.
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Global beats, joyful vibes 40,000 revelers spark the ultimate festival frenzy
Womad NZ had all the ingredients of a great 21st party when it came to Taranaki over the weekend. From an incredible lineup, featuring local and global artists including festival headliner Ziggy Marley and local band Fin Rah Zel, to plenty of food, dancing, and more than 40,000 guests attending the three-day festival.
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Global beats, joyful vibes 40,000 revelers spark the ultimate festival frenzy
Womad NZ had all the ingredients of a great 21st party when it came to Taranaki over the weekend. From an incredible lineup, featuring local and global artists including festival headliner Ziggy Marley and local band Fin Rah Zel, to plenty of food, dancing, and more than 40,000 guests attending the three-day festival.
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Determined to live life to the full
Astage four cancer diagnosis is not stopping a Taranaki woman from living her life to the fullest.
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Stratford rallies to host national car event
A collection of vintage cars and trucks will be in Stratford this month.
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It’s a teddy takeover!
If you went down to the Taranaki Pioneer Village on Sunday, March 10, you were in for a big surprise.
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Case closed on Stratford bone find at work site
Bones found in Stratford at a demolition site last week are not human, police have confirmed.
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Giving the past a new future
Inglewood’s town history is being preserved, one document at a time, says Gay Lawrence.
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Club opens door to members
A Stratford sports club is hosting an open day this month.