‘Katcha’ the festival fire!
Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa has launched its 2025 programme, starting with a 'massive concert' featuring Hamilton City...
Year: 2024
Flashdance performers bring style and sizzle to Riverlea
Presented by: Riverlea Theatre Dates: November 23 - December 14 Diretced by: Noelle Savill Venue: Riverlea Theatre Tickets available here...
Rhythm of passion: Michael Cooper’s dance journey
Just outside of Cambridge, Waikato, you will find a man with many hats. Michael Cooper is an auto workshop owner,...
Solomon woman breaks boundaries
Norah Morisudah at D Block Building at Wintec City Campus - Photo source: Lisette Elisala Thirty-seven-year-old Norah Morisudah hails from...
Transforming lives one cake at a time
Not all heroes wear capes especially for Laura Casey, who wears an apron. When a desperate foster carer needed a...
Swainson’s collection provides a nostalgic experience
Richard Swainson. Photo by Chad Merriman Richard Swainson started Auteur House on January 17th, 2007, with a strong personal drive...
Lessons in agility: a teachers’ duel
Kieran McBride, 34, is a seasoned fencer with 14 years of experience with the sword. He’s a member of the...
Treasure Tomorrow: The Sustainable Shop Revolution
Written by Vandy Thirty years ago, a broke student’s twenty cent book find scored him twenty bucks. John Needham was...
Fit for Motherhood: Ellena’s Strength Within
At First Place Fitness, Kirikiriroa. A group of mums unite and come together each week to connect, have a laugh,...
Passion brings vision to life for Ruan Kotze
Ruan Kotze juggles a busy life as a Trans-Tasman business owner, and dedicated family man. Passion and dedication are what...
Roses & Romance: back in bloom after 28 years
Event: Roses & Romance: National Rose ShowDuration: 16-17 November 2024Hosts: Franklin Rose Society Spring is in season, and the roses...
Waikato’s very own Rikishi: Dwight Rawson
Family man and media arts technician by trade, Dwight Rawson, has a rare talent up his sleeve. In his spare...
Is Guy Fawkes still relevant to Kiwis?
The origin of Guy Fawkes dates back to 1605 in London, England, when he, along with 11 other men, tried...
‘Mesmerising’ Celtic Illusion show features kiwi talent
Celtic Illusion is an Irish dance and illusion show developed by Anthony Street (Lord of the Dance). As part of...
Playbox’s latest show well-crafted, with excellent performances
Show: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Presented by: Hamilton Playbox Venue: Riverlea Theatre Dates: October 12-26, 2024 Many people...
A week of celebration for Hamilton Fijian community
Fijians residing in Hamilton live a long way from their home country, but they continue to stay strong in their...
PNG Independence celebration, brings Pacific community together in Hamilton
The small Papua New Guinea (PNG) community in Aotearoa, celebrated the 49th Independence Day in Hamilton last month, bringing the...
Tuvalu’s ‘kiwi’ rugby team turns 25
A team formed to promote rugby for people from Tuvalu is about to celebrate a quarter of a century of...
Waikato’s first Teuila festival celebrates the colour and culture of Samoa
A festival celebrating Samoan culture, was held for the first time in the Mighty Waikato on September 7. The festival...
Kiwi artist shares her talent: with lyrics to inspire
Music, often viewed as a form of entertainment, serves a profound ability to inspire and resonate with people on a...
Wintec students partner with Western Community Centre on a brand refresh
By Monique Kelly and Lisette Elisala A Wintec student project is underway to raise awareness of the services provided by...
Waitomo tour excites Wintec International students
Besides classes and studying, students need to be reminded that there's also fun and relaxation to be had. Tuvaluan scholarship...
‘Love Letters’ delivers for Matamata Dramatic Society
What: Love Letters Presented By: Matamata Dramatic Society Where: Matamata Little Theatre Dates: 8-15September Tickets: www.mds.org.nz R. A Gurney’s 1988...
Blessings seek support through collaboration
A social media movement called #hiddenblessings has been leaving a cash ‘blessing’ of $50 in locations around the country. The...