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Colin Thorsen
Te Awamutu

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Te Awamutu cyclists set new record
Waikato Herald

Te Awamutu cyclists set new record

26 Feb 10:46 PM
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Tributes flow for local rugby legend
Waikato Herald

Tributes flow for local rugby legend

23 Oct 04:00 PM

Former Te Awamutu court registrar a great rugby player, real good coach and a great bloke.

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Boost for Special Olympics Te Awamutu team
Waikato Herald

Boost for Special Olympics Te Awamutu team

20 Aug 03:00 AM

Team can travel together in comfort after generous donation.

This Waikato teen basketballer's shooting for the top
Waikato Herald

This Waikato teen basketballer's shooting for the top

15 Aug 12:00 AM

Young star says balancing basketball with her studies is a challenge she can handle.

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The making of a superstar: Meet Laura Langman's mum
Waikato Herald

The making of a superstar: Meet Laura Langman's mum

07 Aug 12:00 AM

Christine Langman recalls the early signs her daughter Laura would be a success.

Pirongia to Japan: Waikato boy wins Rugby World Cup competition
Waikato Herald

Pirongia to Japan: Waikato boy wins Rugby World Cup competition

01 Aug 03:24 AM

"I keep saying to Mum, 'I can't believe we're going to Japan.'"

Te Awamutu man thankful to be alive after cardiac arrest
Waikato Herald

Te Awamutu man thankful to be alive after cardiac arrest

24 Apr 02:42 AM

"I'm a really lucky boy. The fact a defibrillator was on site was massive."

Tennis: De la Rue wins national titles
Waikato Herald

Tennis: De la Rue wins national titles

10 Mar 10:27 PM

De la Rue bounces back from illness to retain national titles

Incredible: Auction raises $33,000 for Te Awamutu Special Olympics swimmers
Waikato Herald

Incredible: Auction raises $33,000 for Te Awamutu Special Olympics swimmers

06 Mar 08:15 PM

The swimmers are heading to the World Games in Abu Dhabi from March 13-21.

Incredible: Te Awamutu woman, 89, oldest in Gold Coast Marathon
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Incredible: Te Awamutu woman, 89, oldest in Gold Coast Marathon

19 Sep 09:14 PM

Age is no barrier for Phyl Jones.

Te Awamutu rider wins Personality of Year award
Waikato Herald

Te Awamutu rider wins Personality of Year award

20 Aug 09:25 PM

Club president Marc Gascoigne said it shows that if you give it a go anyone can cycle.

Te Awamutu kayaker Cullum Parker lives to run rapids
Waikato Herald

Te Awamutu kayaker Cullum Parker lives to run rapids

30 Jul 05:00 PM

Te Awamutu College old boy Cullum Parker spends every spare opportunity moment outdoors.

Sensational NZ open champs for Te Awamutu swimmer
Waikato Herald

Sensational NZ open champs for Te Awamutu swimmer

23 Jul 08:43 PM

The 18-year-old won two open titles in two days.

Ōhaupō wins epic Waikato division 1A final
Waikato Herald

Ōhaupō wins epic Waikato division 1A final

18 Jul 09:25 PM

There is nothing like a 130th anniversary year to bring the best out in any rugby team.

Hard work pays off for Te Awamutu siblings at karate nationals
Waikato Herald

Hard work pays off for Te Awamutu siblings at karate nationals

16 Jul 09:15 PM

Gemma and Zac Green both took out their divisions.

Cambridge wins 'battle of Waipā' on first day of Gwynne Shield rugby tournament
Waikato Herald

Cambridge wins 'battle of Waipā' on first day of Gwynne Shield rugby tournament

09 Jul 08:45 PM

There have been some epic encounters between these proud neighbouring arch-rivals.

Te Awamutu father and son excel at NZ clay target nationals
Waikato Herald

Te Awamutu father and son excel at NZ clay target nationals

27 Jun 08:52 PM

Mac and David Livingstone shot their way into the spotlight.

Te Awamutu man to compete in International Deaf Bowls Championships
Waikato Herald

Te Awamutu man to compete in International Deaf Bowls Championships

25 Jun 09:25 PM

"I'm chuffed to bits."

Te Awamutu swimmers selected for Special Olympics World Summer Games
Waikato Herald

Te Awamutu swimmers selected for Special Olympics World Summer Games

19 Jun 01:45 AM

Unity Collins, Deshan Walallavita and Portia Johnson will be heading overseas in March.

Opinion: Spare a thought for Sam Gaze
Waikato Herald

Opinion: Spare a thought for Sam Gaze

16 Apr 08:37 PM

He is still a young man growing up in this world.

Rising stars make clay target team
Waikato Herald

Rising stars make clay target team

27 Nov 05:00 PM

Two of Pirongia Gun Club's rising stars have made the New Zealand clay target team

A big sticky problem
Waikato Herald

A big sticky problem

22 Nov 04:00 PM

Part of Ngahape road was closed for hours yesterday after molasses was spilt from a truck.

Te Awamutu body builder celebrates big win
Waikato Herald

Te Awamutu body builder celebrates big win

30 Aug 11:40 PM

The 42-year-old won his category at the NABBA WFF Pro Show in Auckland at the weekend.

Great player,  great bloke
Waikato Herald

Great player, great bloke

21 Aug 10:00 PM

Peter Hollinshead says Sir Colin Meads was a great rugby player and a great bloke.

Cricket: Te Awamutu bowler secures ND contract
Sport

Cricket: Te Awamutu bowler secures ND contract

12 Jul 08:00 PM

Northern Districts names its contracted list for the coming season

Bowls: Te Awamutu's Lynda Bennett wins Aussie disabled title
Sport

Bowls: Te Awamutu's Lynda Bennett wins Aussie disabled title

12 Jul 06:00 PM

Te Awamutu bowler beats the best disabled competitors on their patch at Gold Coast event.

Cyclist Eltje Malzbender fighting her way to fitness after crash
Waikato Herald

Cyclist Eltje Malzbender fighting her way to fitness after crash

10 Jul 08:30 PM

It's been a hard battle over 15 months for the cyclist overcoming a traumatic injury.

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