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Read more about the article New gold rush for Thames, but with a ‘punk twist’
The Vesica Structures, created by Ukrainian Yelena Filipchuk and Canadian Serge Beaulieu, will be on display in Thames this November. Photo: SUPPLIED

New gold rush for Thames, but with a ‘punk twist’

“There are different types of gold.” For Steampunk the Thames committee president Caroline Thomas, there was an obvious choice for this year’s festival theme.“Gold Rush” harks back to the town’s origins…

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Read more about the article From racing to walkies for ‘ideal’ pet breed
Six hounds, along with their owners, were among the 11,000 greyhounds on a global walk in September. Photo: SUPPLIED/JAN CURRAN

From racing to walkies for ‘ideal’ pet breed

In Jan Curran’s Waihī home, an entire sofa and several outdoor cushions are reserved for her greyhounds, Rihanna and Molly. The slender, elegant canines spend much of their time lounging…

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Read more about the article Legging it to Waikino for 23rd annual art show
Artist Rod Hawkins with his surfboard sculpture, one of three pieces he will be entering in ARTWaikino’s exhibition this Labour Weekend. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Legging it to Waikino for 23rd annual art show

Waikino artist Rod Hawkins stands proudly in his back garden, next to a surfboard adorned with a pair of disembodied prosthetic legs. The unusual sculpture is one of his entries into…

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