Athletes set records in near-perfect conditions at Ironman NZ 2015
A calm, chilly Taupo dawn was shattered Saturday by the boom of the cannon at 6.45am signalling the start of...
Year: 2015
“I’m rich! I’m Lego rich!”
LEGO RICH: Winner Jayden Campbell with his prize. Photo by: Shontelle Cargill Garden Place library transformed Saturday for the Lego...
Superheroes invade Hamilton
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU: Jayden Campbell, 6, with Star Wars characters. Photo: Shontelle Cargill Garden Place rang with...
Opposition leader pays a Little visit to Wintec
STUMP SPEECH:Labour leader Andrew Little explains his policy positions to Wintec Students. Photo: Paul Mitchell. Labour leader Andrew Little popped...
Students like their Little talks
Labour leader Andrew Little paid Wintec's City Campus a visit this morning. He spent the morning meeting with faculty and...
Make peace happen peacefully, protesters say
Protesters in Hamilton's Garden Place yesterday displayed their opposition to the Government's decision to send troops to Iraq. The soldiers...
Westfest ’15 a night to remember
Three stages. 22 bands. One epic night. This is Westfest ’15. CHOOSE YOUR FATE: Escape the Fate lead singer Craig...
There goes my hero
MOSHED: Anxious Waikato Independent reporter Kyra Dawson (centre), and partner Neil Piccione, eager to escape the holding pen at Mt Smart...
Foo Fighters rock extended 3-hour set at Mt Smart Stadium
If you ask someone who has seen them live before, you will know Foo Fighters have a massive reputation to live...
Magic first game in Tokoroa
Top netball came to Tokoroa for the first time at the weekend. MAGIC TOUCH: Fijian defender Mere Neiliko fights Magic...
Artist draws first blood
The macabre sight of 10 self-portraits drawn in blood greeted visitors to the Hamilton International Tattoo Expo last weekend. Sydney-based...