New invention challenge to launch at Fieldays
It will not quite have the glamour and prizes of television’s Dragon’s Den – but a new event at this...
Month: April 2013
Pooch smooches educate community about dog behaviour
DOG DUDE: Hamish Young and his French Mastiff Zena helped the community learn how to deal with dogs at a...
Hamilton Māori primary school students find their roots
A Hamilton Māori primary school has celebrated its anniversary in Hillcrest, 20 years after starting out in a council building...
Waikato motorcyclists learn safety skills
A motorcyclist who stopped riding after her brother was hit by a car was back on her bike for a...
Ido Drent ace for charity at tennis marathon
Former Shortland Street star Ido Drent returned to his home court in Hamilton for fun and games in support of...
Kiwi band signs contract with London label
An award-winning New Zealand rock band has signed a recording contract after years of playing festivals and pubs on the...
Shop owners see value of Frankton Market
Frankton shop owners are not supporting Forlongs in its solo battle against the Frankton Market because they say the market...
Councillor Angela O’Leary backs Frankton Market
The on-going battle between the Frankton Market and Forlongs has left Hamilton City Councillor Angela O'Leary disappointed the popular community...
New Wintec trades centre boost for students
Wintec’s engineering and trades students are in for a treat next year as construction on the purpose-built engineering and trades...
Would you like free lollies with that?
Could Hamilton be home to New Zealand’s friendliest dairy owner? DELIGHTFUL DAIRY: Owners Nikki and Kevin Sohal try to bring...
Playground planned to make Hamilton’s Steele Park family friendly
Hamilton police and the city council have taken action to drive away intoxicated people from Steele Park who are intimidating...
Hamilton students say rent is too high
Hamilton students say high rental prices make balancing study and work hard with many having to commit to long hours...
Napier fitness coach writes books on happiness
A Napier man is out to change lives with the same mentality he uses to train world-class fighters. HAPPINESS COACH:...
Local artists wanted for Ag Art Wear competition
Organisers of the hugely popular Fieldays Ag Art Wear garment design competition want more work by Waikato artists on their...
‘Fantastic’ sculpture gifted to city
Celebration: Hamiltonians had the chance to symbolically transfer their energy to the sculpture at its public launch. Photo: Ria...
First album in the making for Tron band The Latest Fallout
NEW ALBUM: L-R: Band members, Matt Ogden, Brendan Pyper, Jeremy Badger and Jared Stevenson Photo: Hannah Rolfe of HR Photography...
Jesse Mulligan to defend “worst TV show ever made”
Seven Sharp presenter Jesse Mulligan returns to his hometown of Hamilton on May 10 to talk to the Wintec Press...
Mother daughter team save sad little pony
It was a chance browsing of Trademe one evening that brought the “sad little pony” Billy to chiropractor Sophie Harding....
Night Glow burners among the crowd
http://youtu.be/1V5maj4Ci64 Balloon-lovers got even closer to the action at this year’s ASB Night Glow. Baskets and burners were placed amongst...
New album means new discoveries for Hamilton rock band
Rock and roll duo Thunderdykes are working on songs for a new album due for release next month. ROCKING: Thunderdykes...
Students pay more in the Tron
Many Hamilton tertiary students are paying more to get to class than their counterparts in Wellington and Auckland. TICKET TO RIDE: Andrew Forsythe is...
Uruguayan broadcasts for marathon 12 hours
A Uruguayan broadcaster is preparing for his first marathon: 12 straight hours in Hamilton’s Free FM studio, hosting a programme...
Young Florentine takes on King of the Bays kids’ race
There will be thousands of competitors at the State King of the Bays ocean swim this weekend and the youngest...
Cambridge BMX rider comes in third at National Championships
WRAPPED: Kurt James, rider number 167, is pleased with his third-place result. Photo: Sophie Iremonger Waikato rider Kurt James took...