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A group from Hauraki Plains College visits Korea and Japan during the April school holidays. Photo: SUPPLIED

Exchange builds confidence, connection

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:April 28, 2026
Post category:Features News

It’s “always been a dream” of Jonathan O’Neill’s to take a group of New Zealand students to South Korea, where he was a teacher from 2001 to 2004.The dream became…

The vessel sits on dry land awaiting dismantling and scrapping following the salvage operation. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/WRC

Boat salvage complete with five figure bill

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:April 28, 2026
Post category:News

A major salvage operation at Thames Wharf has now been completed after a large vessel strained against its mooring during severe weather earlier this month.As Cyclone Vaianu bore down on…

Director Stuart Floan, choreographer Sheli Taylor, musical director Tina Haakma, and creative director Babs Floan recreate an iconic Bohemian Rhapsody-inspired pose ahead of Thames MAD’s production of We Will Rock You. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Ready to rock with high-energy Queen musical

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:April 28, 2026
Post category:News

Thames Music and Drama will be bringing the iconic jukebox musical We Will Rock You to life this May, with director Stuart Floan saying audiences can expect a high-energy, feel-good…

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