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Kamal Singh, owner of SuperPrice Furniture in Thames, sprang into action after a customer had her handbag snatched just outside his store. File photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

Bag-snatcher caught after foot chase

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:July 22, 2025
Post category:News

What started as an ordinary Monday turned into a midday chase when Kamal Singh, owner of SuperPrice Furniture in Thames, sprang into action after a customer had her handbag snatched…

After an 11-year wait, the Hauraki Plains College A netball team have won the Boulton Cup. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Slick showdown leads to Boulton Cup victory

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:July 11, 2025
Post category:News Sport

After an 11-year wait, the Hauraki Plains College A netball team have brought home the Boulton Cup, competing in wet conditions against the hosts.In a final clash against Matamata on…

The kindy's annual duck race fundraiser. File Photo: SUPPLIED

End of an era for coast kindy

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:July 8, 2025
Post category:News

After a hard-fought battle to keep its doors open, the Thames Coast Community Kindergarten committee has made the “difficult decision” to close.Despite a growing roll and strong efforts from families…

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