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Bob Pinker sits surrounded by memorabilia from his extraordinary life. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

A remarkable life

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:April 22, 2025
Post category:News

Paeroa veteran Bob Pinker had an extraordinary Naval career that included helping build Scott Base and rubbing shoulders with Henry Kissinger, Stephen Hawking and Donald Trump. ALICE PARMINTER sat down…

Benson Faamaile from Hauraki Plains cluster swims in the boys’ 100m individual medley. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Swimming sensations

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:April 15, 2025
Post category:Sport

Thames Centennial Pools was packed last month for the Thames Valley Primary School Swimming Champs. More than 360 year 5-8 students gathered at the pools to compete in their school…

Pārāwai School students plan their build. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Bright sparks

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:April 15, 2025
Post category:News

The Pārāwai School hall was filled with bright minds on April 9 and 10 , as the school played host to two competition rounds of the annual EPro8 Challenge. Students…

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