‘Blood, sweat, and tears’ to organise Fieldays
Most Waikato residents have experienced Fieldays, but how many have considered what goes into organising it? BRAINSTORM: Ideas flow at the...
Month: May 2013
More than one way to skin a cat
Cats do not always land on their feet and, in a notable case this week, one unfortunate feline landed itself...
High school students compete at RockQuest heats
Gone are the days of black jeans and eyeliner, these days it is all about op shop shirts and chinos...
Cultures shared through sport at Wintec
Intercultural battles of the best kind played out at Wintec on Wednesday, as international students turned to sports to celebrate...
Not two Aussies but three
Turns out Aussies aren’t as scared as we thought to compete against our Kiwi bachelors. G'DAY SHEILA: Aussie Sam Trethaway...
Odd. lands big performance contracts
A young Hamilton duo is taking on the entertainment industry with their company Odd.. HOW ODD: Videographer Isaac Lyon...
Kahikatea Drive businesses raise traffic safety fears
Businesses operating around Kahikatea Drive are sick of waiting for improvements to the road, and worried about staff safety in...
Masterchef Judge Josh Emett to follow in father’s footsteps
Masterchef judge Josh Emett will be walking in his father’s footsteps when he cooks at Fieldays next month. His cuisine...
Matagi achieves his rugby league dream
STRONG DEBUT: Matagi did everything that was asked of him in his first NRL match. Photo: Lex Wright Suaia Matagi’s...
Youth suicide expert brings prevention message to Waikato
If you care enough, you can save a life. That was the key message in a visiting youth suicide prevention...
Counties Manukau police tweeting towards a safer community
South Auckland police have taken to live tweeting call-outs in an innovative way to reach out to the public. In...
Monster sale for a colourful cause
A Hamilton garage sale is to show its true colours this weekend, raising money to provide support for children....
Rocky Horror show creator masters the arts
The creator of the cult movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show was honoured last night with a special award from...
Aussie blokes run scared
It would appear Aussie rural bachelors aren’t all they’re cracked up to be – truth be told, they’re as...
Wintec graduate takes out top student award at the Canons
For the second year running a Wintec student has been awarded the country’s top prize for student journalism at...
Mothers, daughters go red for good cause
Mothers and daughters are gathering this Sunday in Hamilton for a special Mother’s Day event. The fun run/walk for mothers...
Waikato golfer selected for national academy
New Zealand number one amateur golfer Luke Toomey has had the call-up for the National Academy after an outstanding...
Youth festival to take over Hillcrest Park
Bands will be battling, three-legged races will be run, and free food devoured at the Hillcrest Park Youth Festival on...
Waikato District Council cleans up act
Piles of rubbish have been cleared from a grassy bank near Huntly McDonald’s in an apparent response to Waikato Independent...
Former K2 users welcome ban
A former synthetic cannabis smoker has welcomed today’s ban on K2, after two of its ingredient were made illegal to...
Cyclist down but not out
Looking over Taupo surrounded by New Zealand’s native bush, Jase Connor got on to his bike and rode to the...
Frankton Market proposal to be presented next week
Terry Forlong hopes to present a proposal about changes to the Frankton Market to the Hamilton City Council next week....
Georgie Pie returns to the Waikato
IT'S BACK!: Four Waikato McDonald's stores will start selling Georgie Pie in June.Photo: Isabella Stern Georgie Pie is to return...
Free Comic Book Day bridges generational gap
Hamilton’s Mark One on Victoria Street held its annual Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, attracting young and not-so-young fans....