Step right up – Tauwhare School twilight carnival
The staff and students at Tauwhare School are close to achieving a 10-year goal – a fully functioning swimming pool....
Month: March 2013
Otumoetai College students shave hair for cancer
Olivia Nightingale, 14, looks just like any other teenage girl. Except for her number two buzz cut. Gritting her teeth...
The Latest Fallout support Relay for Life
Wintec’s The Latest Fallout showed their support for a good cause, performing at the Relay for Life over the weekend....
Cambridge High rowers increase chances for Maadi Regatta
READY ROWERS: Cambridge High rowers feel prepared for the Maadi Regatta. Photo: Sophie Iremonger Cambridge High School rowers have...
Relay for Life: Hamilton team raises over $30k
A team of dedicated Relay for Life supporters fundraised an impressive $14,200 for the annual Cancer Society event in Hamilton...
Relay for Life: 10th anniversary draws a big crowd
PINK MAYHEM: Team Pink Panthers from Matamata ready to run. All photos: Candice Jones The Relay for Life has bounced...
Relay for Life: Survivor’s tale
A 70-year-old cancer survivor fought back against the illness at the Relay for Life in Hamilton this weekend for the...
Book deal for Raglan chef
Lifelong vegetarians and predominantly gluten and dairy-free diets are not common among chefs, but a Wintec cookery graduate’s success proves...
85-year-old racer shows no sign of slowing down
Shirley Faull is an 85-year-old granny who drives around in a Toyota Corolla. Nothing too shocking in that statement –...
Chalked today, gone tomorrow
Chalked environmental messages at Wintec’s City Campus were removed on Tuesday morning, before they could reach the majority of students....
Hillcrest Year 13 students excited by Relay for Life
A large group of Hillcrest High School students are preparing for an exciting weekend. SUPPORTIVE: Helena McHugh and Kate Creighton get...
“Spectacularly dressed adults” to take over lake
PURPLE PEOPLE: Purple Walk’s organizing committee (from left to right: Annette Evans, Rowena McCoy, Sandrine Smith, Deborah Dodunski and Raquel...
Hillcrest High School rowing for gold
Hillcrest High School’s rowing club goes into this weekend’s North Island champs with its expectations high. Secondary schools across the...
Business dries up in drought
DRY DAYS: Brown grass has become a common sight in the Waikato. Photo: Sophie Iremonger Waikato businesses dependent on water...
Waipa rates increase 3.3 percent
Waipa District councillors approved their annual plan last week, including a total rates revenue increase of 3.3 percent. Waipa District...
Hamilton City Tigers claim Turangawaewae Nines title
The Hamilton City Tigers proved to be the cream of the crop at the Turangawaewae Pat Bennett Memorial Rugby League...
Katy Matthews races to finish training
Hamilton runner Katy Matthews, 17, has recovered from injury and is preparing to compete at the nationals in Auckland this...
Enrich+ gives those with disability the chance to live a “life like any other”
Minister for Disability Issues and Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia has helped celebrate the launch of a Waikato organisation helping...
Rain gives no relief for Waikato farmers
Weekend showers in Paeroa were not enough to make up for months of dry weather. The showers lasted just an...
O Week students take to Tauranga streets
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic students flooded the streets of Tauranga in colour for a traditional O Week celebration. More than 100 students...