Quadzilla smashes record at powerlifting champs
Hamish ‘Quadzilla’ Coulter during his record breaking 330kg squat at the GPC Waikato Champs. Photo: Supplied. Hamilton powerlifter Hamish ‘Quadzilla’...
Year: 2014
Seas of Conflict open for Gideon
Local metal band Seas of Conflict have two new members and are opening for an international band as their comeback....
No rewards for Warriors as Bulldogs take win
The crowd went wild for the Warriors at Waikato Stadium last Sunday, but the Bulldogs still carried off a 16-12 win. The...
Zinefest showcases the best
The very first Hamilton Zinefest is coming to town on Saturday 17 May. Zinefest will be showcasing some of Australasia’s...
Get ready for Youth Week
A national spoken word champion will bring his poetry to a week celebrating New Zealand youth. National Youth week starts on...
Interactive hip-hop video to premiere at Wintec
Hip-hop Group NDD: From left Aaron Nuku (Nukz), Darnell Wilson (Darnell) and Mulenga Munshya (Dominick) Hamilton hip-hop artist Nukz will...
Two-dollar sale does business for Dress for Success
A two dollar sale at Wintec's city campus has raised $1000 for Dress for Success. Event room two was filled...
Food allergies on the increase
Food Allergy Awareness Week runs from May 12 -18 Allergy New Zealand are holding their annual food allergy awareness campaign...
Hamilton residents challenge Tim Groser over NZ trade deal
Hamilton residents are attempting to prevent Trade Minister Tim Groser to sign off on a secret Pacific nations trade agreement that...
Chiefs show their support at corporate fight night
The second Corporate Gloves fight night at the Claudelands event centre showcased yet another knockout evening. Crowds filled the arena...
Parents hope to raise $40,000 for daughter’s operation
Young mum Shai Ropiha had a mother’s instinct something was wrong with daughter Ella from the start. “Ella wasn’t reacting when...
Young couples put careers before marriage
Both men and women in Hamilton are deciding to put their careers before marriage. The number of couples getting married...
Three marathons in three days
A young Hamilton woman will run three marathons over three days in support of the Mental Health Foundation next year. Emma Dryland, 22, will...
New hip leads to stepped up lifestyle
For most of us, climbing 1500 steps up a hill would be a challenge, but for one man the Hakarimata summit is...
Smokers look to stub out butt pinchers.
No ashtray is safe as desperate smokers turn to swiping cigarette butts from porches and verandahs across the Waikato. Social...
J Day protesters call for decriminalisation of cannabis
About 50 people turned out last weekend to celebrate J Day at Hamilton Lake as part of a global event...
Hamilton Boys’ crowned rugby youth champions
Hamilton Boys’ 1st XV have narrowly beaten South Africa to win the Sanix World Youth Rugby Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan....
HBHS play South Africa in world youth rugby final
Hamilton Boys High School 1st XV are through to the Sanix World Youth Rugby Tournament final in Fukuoka, Japan. After...
Waikato has the touch
Six Waikato touch players represented New Zealand in Australia last weekend in the 2014 Touch Trans-Tasman Test Series. The tournament...
HBHS off to flying start in Japan
Hamilton Boys High School 1st XV have convincingly won their two opening games at the Sanix World Youth Rugby Tournament...
Illicit Clothing to support daughters of soldier killed in Afghanistan
Streetwear label owner Steve Illicit, of Illicit Clothing Co., has designed shirts to raise funds for dependants of New Zealand...
Duncan Garner to talk very loudly in Hamilton
Radio Live host, 3rd Degree presenter and political scalp taker Duncan Garner is guest speaker at the Wintec Press Club...
Hamilton will host next football stars
Local football clubs are being urged to adopt one of the teams Hamilton will host over the 20 days of...
Kaimanawa muster horses need homes
A second chance at life: Christine Wilson pictured with her Kaimanawa horse Odin. Photo: Mereana Austin Horse lovers have only...