Sport - The Stratford Press
Big weekend for Stratford Speedway
It was a speedway junky's delight with door-to-door racing as Stratford Speedway hosted the New Zealand saloons grand prix during the weekend. The 30 roaring V8 saloons were split into two groups on qualifying night, with 20 making the finals. Flag men on the infield would have been prepared for a busy weekend...
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Phipps on Manawatu podium
It came down to winning a three-way run-off for Stratford driver Mark Phipps to place second at the Manawatu adult ministock championship on Saturday night.
Aerobatic show at speedway
With two weeks of racing to make up for, there was no shortage of roll overs, pile-ups and gutsy racing at Stratford Speedway on Saturday night.
Small town took on national title
The Inglewood Primary School 1st XI cricket team proved you don't have to be from a big city to make it big in the sporting world.
Stratford womens rugby taking on Samoa
The future of women's rugby in Taranaki is looking bright with the Stratford women's team showing they mean business.
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Stratford Speedway roared with action
Racing roared into action from the word go at Stratford Speedway last weekend, with 13 visiting cars looking to beat Stratford at their own track.
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Stratford Speedway roared with action
Racing roared into action from the word go at Stratford Speedway last weekend, with 13 visiting cars looking to beat Stratford at their own track.
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Stratford regains title
Stratford shined with victory last Saturday with a top three podium at the Taranaki Stockcar champs.
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Squad flying to success
The Nebulite Taranaki Flyers Swim squad were in top form at their championship meet.
Beachgoers stunned at attack by gang on bikes
 escaped on their bicycles after assaulting the group. Photo / Supplied "Beachgoers stunned at attack by gang on bikes")
A gang of cyclists shocked beachgoers when they attacked a couple and sparked an LA-gang-style brawl in front of children in the affluent suburb of St Heliers.A...
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- Council threatens owner over dead pet
- Spies in the bedroom - someone's watching you
Wisdom ensures there'll be no next time
Farm accidents are to come under the spotlight this month as the Accident Compensation Corporation and Federated Farmers adopt a psychological approach to them.
- Experience is the wisest teacher
- Confidence holds up down on farm
- Smart ways with water
- Turbine more than earns its keep
