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Read more about the article Thames mechanic’s passion fuels success in muscle car racing
Behind the wheel of his 1971 HQ Holden, Barrie Richards proves that even against big names and big budgets, confidence can go a long way. PHOTOS: Great South Photography

Thames mechanic’s passion fuels success in muscle car racing

Thames mechanic Barrie Richards battles big-budget racers with grit, horsepower, and his 1971 HQ Holden. KELLEY TANTAU reports.For Barrie Richards, punching above his weight in one of New Zealand’s most…

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Read more about the article Bag-snatcher caught after foot chase
Kamal Singh, owner of SuperPrice Furniture in Thames, sprang into action after a customer had her handbag snatched just outside his store. File photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

Bag-snatcher caught after foot chase

What started as an ordinary Monday turned into a midday chase when Kamal Singh, owner of SuperPrice Furniture in Thames, sprang into action after a customer had her handbag snatched…

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Kody-Rei, 9, Ngakau, 6, and Cassius, 7, enjoy Whānau Day Out. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

Whānau fun

People from all walks of life showed out in droves for Whānau Day Out at the Waihī Memorial Hall on July 2. The event, run by Te Korowai Hauora O…

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