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Waihī Beach’s Beau Vipond, left, and Alice McGreal, of Ireland. Photo: SUPPLIED

Strangers one day, world champs the next

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published: October 13, 2026
Post category:News Sport

When two strangers met the day before the World Championships for a hybrid fitness racing competition, they didn’t expect to land the top spot.Waihī Beach’s Beau Vipond and Alice McGreal…

VALLEY PROFILE Digital Edition 13 October 2026

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published: October 13, 2026
Post category:News

Digital Edition October 13, 2026

Paeroa man Dion Rountree with the offending rake. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

‘Hell of a dong’ rakes in the views

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published: October 7, 2026
Post category:News

“You’ve got to laugh at yourself, eh.”That’s the way Dion Rountree, better known as Old Mate, sees things.The Paeroa man, who runs Old Mates Property Services with his wife, Lou,…

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