Fears for children after Hamilton road closed
Claudelands residents are concerned for children’s safety after the partial closure of a busy street to make way for Hamilton’s...
Month: April 2011
War medals on show in Te Awamutu
A wartime medal has gone on display in Te Awamutu – just two years after being stolen from the town’s...
Hamilton residents lobby for playground
A group of Hamilton residents are furious they were led to believe a playground was imminent when they bought sections...
Yachtswomen battle massive waves in round North Island race
Marlburian Jo Ivory looks back on the 2011 Round the North Island yacht race with a deep sense of achievement...
Overseas fans ignore free Rugby World Cup house swaps
A company that offers free holiday accommodation to home owners around the world is struggling to attract customers for the...
Waka voyage across Pacific
Four weeks after setting sail from Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, the Te Matau a Maui canoe is within days of completing...
Glendowie student Brenna Cukier wins journalism scholarship in America
A Glendowie student’s success and passion for journalism has landed her a scholarship to study in America. (more…)
Kidney Kids charity plans Hollywood trip of a lifetime for sufferers
A Mount Wellington organisation that helps children with kidney disease turns 21 this year – and is celebrating by taking...
Hamilton kick-boxer Melody Downs wins welterweight title
Hamilton-based kick boxer Melody Downs left Mount Maunganui on Saturday with yet another title to add to her collection. (more…)
Geneaologist captures family histories in earthquake-shattered Canterbury cemeteries
As much of Christchurch’s past lies in pieces, a Canterbury writer is in a race against time to preserve the...
Martyn ‘Bomber’ Bradbury Wintec’s new editor-in-residence
Newly appointed Wintec editor-in-residence, media man Martyn ‘Bomber’ Bradbury, is leaping into his role as mentor and advisor to this...
Facebook supporters help out with boy’s New York city dream
Ngaruawahia nine-year-old Chase Annan is using Facebook to help him achieve his dream of spending Christmas in a snow-covered New...
Wintec movie at US Festival
Wintec Media Arts communication graduate Lisa Brown’s short thriller “Zach’s Plan” has gained international recognition. (more…)
Festival invites culture with colour
Nirmala Narasimhan and Indu Singh are both very excited, as we sit and discuss the fashion show which was part...