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Terry Reardon, left, and John McKenzie reached Bluff on February 4. Photo: SUPPLIED

Whitianga man rides across Aotearoa for cancer

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:February 19, 2023
Post category:News

A desire to honour his rugby and cycling mate and raise awareness for men's health led John McKenzie to cycle from Cape Reinga to Bluff with his Mount Maunganui mate…

Farmers must only slaughter bobby calves on their farms for humane reasons from June 1. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Fonterra orders an end to killing bobby calves

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:February 18, 2023
Post category:Rural

Dairy behemoth Fonterra has ruled its farmers to stop killing bobby calves on their farms for non-humane reasons.Fonterra said from June 1, Fonterra farmers must ensure calves are only euthanised…

Jim Maxwell is ‘proud’ of his 50 years at Thames Volunteer Fire Brigade. Photo: GORDON PREECE

Half a century at Thames Fire Station

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:February 18, 2023
Post category:News

Representing Thames in international challenges stoked Jim Maxwell’s fire during his 50 years with Thames Volunteer Fire Brigade. The former deputy chief fire officer told The Profile he was a…

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