Men in heels stand against domestic violence
Public statement: Walk a Mile in her Shoes, saw Hamilton men stepping out in women’s shoes in support of White...
Year: 2015
Eastern Bay of Plenty adds to building consents
RIVERVIEW: Construction at Whakatane's Riverview Apartments will be complete and available to rent in December. Photo Louis Klaassen APARTMENT buildings...
Reserve Bank eyes up Auckland’s halo
DIGGING IN: Builders from Cornerstone Developments lay the foundations for a new apartment building on Anglesea St, Hamilton. PHOTO: Paul...
Wintec celebrates eco-friendly Diwali
BE ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY: Wintec Celebrates eco-friendly Diwali Photo by: Natesh Behl The return of Lord Rama to his Kingdom, Ayodhaya,...
Get off your bum and join a club
DEAD SHOT: Dan Sayle playing Airsoft, a sport that involves hiding, running, stealth and accuracy. Photo supplied Two-thirds of Kiwis...
Hamilton home consents skyrocket
CONSENTS CLIMB: This year more building consents are being granted than in 2014 as a demand for houses increases. Photo:...
Hamilton’s unsung heroes paint the town new
Hamilton is looking livelier after street artists took to some of the grey city centre walls, giving it a much-needed...
Hamilton locals Devilskin have chance at awards show success
Hamilton rock bank Devilskin are riding the success of their platinum debut album with three nominations in the Vodafone New...
Baby steps closer to a bicultural New Zealand
One of the oldest childcare centres in Hamilton is putting its winnings from the Genesis Energy Māori Language Week competition...
Foster care abuse victim wants to see change in system
Hamilton woman Netta Christian spent many years harbouring the trauma of her stolen childhood. She finally broke her silence in...
Cambridge band win people’s choice
Cambridge High School band El Jay Hall have kick started their recording career after being finalists in the national Smokefreerockquest...
“Stick to your guns” advocates Dasha
SELF BELIEF WORKS: Journo student Dasha Kuprienko (Russia) firmly believes in self-expression and belief in herself. Photographer: Natesh Behl “Just...
Iranian Memoir: Human Rights, Women and Islam
https://vimeo.com/144977189 Sara (not her real name) often dreams of going back to Iran, and then wakes up in a panic,...
The price of standing up for Iran’s women
FEARLESS: Sara continued her efforts even after she escaped from Iran | Photo credit: Tamara Nacole Sara, (name withheld) has...
Daring Dasha dreams big
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTIwIWoCYMM Not many people would move from one side of the world to the other in order to study their...
New Zealand culture inspires international student
https://vimeo.com/144604508 International student from Santiago, Chilé, Constanza Lledó, 27, already had a bachelor's degree with honours in graphic design when she...
New Zealand: Welcoming or lonely?
https://vimeo.com/145062424 New Zealand may be able to lay claim to being the friendliest country on Earth but even that attitude is...
New Zealand creates designer lifestyle
Moving countries has changed the life of an aspiring designer for the better. Chinese born, 21-year-old Sheen Huang, moved to New Zealand...
Wilson sisters draw in the crowds at Equidays
WINNER: Vicki Wilson and her horse Showtym Girl won the Hyundai Derby at Equidays 2015. Photo: Tonya Boggiss Equidays annual...
Party lights up Tawa community
Fun was had by all at the Tawa Community Light Party held as an alternative to halloween by the New Life...
Blue sharks swim on
Blue sharks are one of 112 shark species known to inhabit New Zealand waters. Photo: supplied It stalks from below,...
Review: String Contingent’s music liberates
To acknowledge losing loved ones to cancer, to take time to smell the flowers and to breathe in the beauty...
Locals get a taste of jail
People young and old gather to watch a mock rescue at the Hamilton Police open day. Photo: Christopher Reive. Crowds...
Uni student turns springtail research into reward
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T1FNIzIh14 Video by Christopher Reive Findings from an Antarctic expedition have earned a University of Waikato student a $500 prize at...