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Centenarian Rob Wood, centre, celebrates his 102nd birthday with relatives and friends. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Celebrating 102 years

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:May 19, 2026
Post category:News

Hetherington House resident Rob Wood isn’t a fan of the limelight, but on May 15 he was the guest of honour at a very special morning tea.The celebration saw the…

The clock’s ticking for local councils

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:May 19, 2026
Post category:News

The Government is giving local councils a three-month window to develop proposals for amalgamation, as it works to “simplify and strengthen” the local government system.Ministers Chris Bishop and Simon Watts…

It was lights, camera, action for Hollywood star Jack Black, who raced into Thames yesterday to film scenes for the A Minecraft Movie sequel. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Jack Black in action

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:May 19, 2026
Post category:News

Thames was starstruck this week as Hollywood stars filtered into town to film scenes for Obsidian, the working title of the A Minecraft Movie sequel.Hollywood celebrities Jack Black, Jason Momoa,…

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