Book of African tales benefits Starship
A South African immigrant has written a book to benefit children in Starship's oncology ward. Now living in New Zealand,...
Month: August 2012
The little goat that can
When Ngahape young farmer Dayne Addison, 22, heads out to the paddocks he does not call out to a dog...
Oh What A Night
Oh what a night it was. As the lights went down I don’t think anyone knew how entertaining the first...
Zeal to build venue for Hamilton youth
Zeal, a not-for-profit youth organisation, will be building their first venue in Hamilton. Young man breakdancing at Chief Rockers event,...
Rude, crude Ted
Ted Starring: Mila Kunis And Mark Wahlberg Director: Seth MacFarlane (Rating: 13) ***** Ted is a movie that you probably...
Total Recall: Ashes to ashes
Total Recall (2012, M) Director: Len Wiseman Starring: Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel, Bryan Cranston, Bokeem Woodbine. In a...
National Party MPs to show their hand
Prominent MPs will have to show their hand when the gay marriage equality Bill gets its first reading tonight. Prime...
Celebrating 50 years of Outward Bound
A documentary celebrating Outward Bound will screen in Hamilton tonight marking the 50th anniversary of the organisation in New Zealand....
Rio in sight for Olympics quadruple sculler
Olympics quadruple sculler Michael Arms has unfinished business after returning from London without a medal. Arms has a couple of...
Burlesque and beer draws the punters
Punters in for a beer at a Hamilton pub for the Bledisloe Cup game on Saturday night may have been...
Wedding party turns out for gay marriage
Today is a sparkling day for a wedding. Late August has pulled out all the stops, with sunshine, warm air...
Gold medal for Hauraki Plains College
Hauraki Plains College’s chess team have struck gold at the Inter-school Chess Tournament Te Aroha Zone held at Stanley Avenue...
Spark director delighted with festival
Spark director Kat Cox was delighted and proud with how the week-long festival went this year. Spark festival director Kat...
Documentary screening celebrates Outward Bound’s 50th anniversary
As part of nationwide celebrations to celebrate their 50th anniversary, Outward Bound will host a special screening of their documentary...
Chiefs beach Sharks in final thrashing
For the Chiefs it was to be the night that crowned all nights - they won the Super Rugby trophy...
Jack’s Coffee Lounge
Jack’s Coffee Lounge 1/31 Cambridge Road Hamilton East All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so...
Free FM broadcasts Waikato-wide
Piako residents have the opportunity to experience hands-on what it is like working in an operating radio studio next month....
Young male designer has it all sewn up
A Year Nine male student has beaten more experienced designers to win the Supreme Award in the Hauraki Plains College...
The Merchant of Venice
When you decide to go to Michael Switzer’s The Merchant of Venice, and I suggest you do, do not expect...
Gogol – The Gothic Musical
Review: Gogol - The Gothic Musical. Director: David Sidwell. Date: 18 August, 2012. Venue: Clarence Street Theatre. The anticipation of...
Artist returns to Spark Week
At first Auckland artist Judy Darragh did not know she was an artist - it took an exhibition to define...
Atomic Market embraces vintage fashion
Those with a hankering for the style and accessories of the mid-20th Century found it all under one roof in...
Final speakers Letting Space use art to bring change
Two art curators who create temporary public art to help bring about social change were the final speakers for this...
Soda Inc educates audiences how to build a business with the right tools
Cheryl Reynolds, chief executive of Soda Inc, spoke at the Wintec Spark festival about the tools needed for starting a...