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Read more about the article Florist latest victim as retail crime rises in Thames
Two people were caught on CCTV cameras changing their clothes in Service Lane 5 before making their way to the front of the store. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Florist latest victim as retail crime rises in Thames

A Thames florist already battling an increase in shoplifting says rising drug use is fuelling a wave of retail crime. Her store is the latest victim. KELLEY TANTAU reports A…

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Read more about the article Young advocate fights for Whakatīwai footpath
On July 20, Mieya Smith, 12, and a group of supporters stood at the edge of Whakatīwai holding posters to raise awareness about the need for safe footpath. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Young advocate fights for Whakatīwai footpath

What began as a school leadership project quickly moved beyond the classroom when 12-year-old Mieya Smith learned that the fight for a safe footpath in her community wouldn’t be so…

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Read more about the article Thames mechanic’s passion fuels success in muscle car racing
Behind the wheel of his 1971 HQ Holden, Barrie Richards proves that even against big names and big budgets, confidence can go a long way. PHOTOS: Great South Photography

Thames mechanic’s passion fuels success in muscle car racing

Thames mechanic Barrie Richards battles big-budget racers with grit, horsepower, and his 1971 HQ Holden. KELLEY TANTAU reports.For Barrie Richards, punching above his weight in one of New Zealand’s most…

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