Family man and Labour MP up for the fight
Family man Jamie Strange is ready to make his push for Hamilton East. Photo: Supplied A music teacher who once...
Month: May 2017
Cop welcomes refugees with a smile
“They’re not the best jokes and I’m not a comedian, but it does break the ice.” For refugees fleeing torture,...
NZ government stats prove the 7-year itch exists
Seward Johnson's steel and aluminium statue freezes Marilyn Monroe's famous pose The 7-year itch sounds just like another of...
How mental health grew to be part of farming culture
http://youtu.be/iIrOPJ5vjRc Dairy famer Glenda Gray remembers when former All Black John Kirwan opened up about depression, and the...
And it’s gone to the girl in the red dress…
Who gets heartbroken? Who gets the sparkly ring? It’s the final episode and I spend my whole day at...
The Viper looks to strike at XFC 30
Hamilton-based mixed martial artist Matt "The Viper" Vaile, is set to defend his welterweight championship at XFC 30 this Saturday in...
Is it a bird? Is it a bee? No, it’s NZ batman
NZ BATMAN – Auckland Council’s Senior Biodiversity Advisor Ben Paris with a bat detector. While Bat Appreciation Day may pass...
Te Reo Maori course off to a good start
A series of free workshops aimed at teaching adults Te Reo Māori in a full immersion environment kicked off this...
New app puts fish head lovers in touch with fishers
Tasty Treats: Donated hapuka heads and frames. Image copyright Tightlines Media Limited A new app launched by The ITM Fishing...
Too many tears and not enough roses
Claudia got the first kiss, but not the final rose. The episode opens up with a forlorn Zac standing on...
The tale of a man, his dog, and the fight for a rental
Pat Dudley, who was shocked at Waikato landlords' attitudes to dogs. Pat Dudley was sick of life in France so...
Zac meets the families and fights with his feelings
Lily and her mum Belinda. It’s meet the parents week! And I am buzzing. The reason I’m so excited is...
Boob Zine makes statement at Hamilton’s annual festival
Melbourne-based Zinester Jennifer Darnell came to New Zealand to present a cutting-edge topic at Hamilton’s annual Zinefest. Melbourne-based Zinester Jennifer...
Kiwi boxers ready to perform on world stage
From left, Patrick Mailata, Chad Milnes and David Nyika, ready to fly the New Zealand flag high at the WSB playoffs....
Melville United’s Academy aims to forge future stars
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_50Mxk0uac&feature=youtu.be Illuminating Gower Park on Monday nights are not just the flood lights around the field, but the talented set...
Stopping the stigma: A look at the lives of young parents
New Zealanders are broad-minded and accepting of differences in society – but their attitudes to teenage mothers can be insulting....
Rugby international puts something back with school camps
Coach Tomizo Kutamene hard at work with a group of hopefuls ...
Fitness programme proves popular
A Whangarei volunteer fitness programme has attracted huge interest from locals looking to get fit. Pou Hākinakina ō Otangarei is...
Diamond necklaces and yachts
Hannah, who could have had sporty babies with Zac. Claudia wins the first single date, and possibly the last as...
Scary fish and scarier feelings
Sarah, who saved her dignity by leaving him before he could leave her. Viarni, Sarah and Hannah get to go...
Final funding for Meteor found
Angela O'Leary, who succeeded in getting a grant for the Meteor Theatre. Photo; Cory Brown. The Meteor Theatre in...
Waikato girl captains New Zealand badminton team to victory
Northern New Zealand won the June Bevan Trophy in Tasmania ...
Hamilton council backs shared water-management company
With a shared-water management company in sight, Hamilton is now set to consult with two neighbouring councils. Cr Dave Macpherson,...
Hamilton deputy mayor challenges council’s view towards arts community
The Meteor Theatre is set to re-open on May 19Photo: Cory Brown Deputy Mayor Martin Gallagher challenged Hamilton City Council...