Hamilton toy library helping families beat rising costs
Toy librarian Kasey Banfield has spent two years helping families find the perfect toy. Photo: Cheryl Voss Families are facing...
Year: 2026
Going ‘loco’ for Moko
A big, bright new addition to Zespri AIMS Games, Mascot Moko, was a hit with participants at this year's event...
Aotearoa/New Zealand Government Election 26
The party hoardings are up, and the general election is only five weeks away. Kirikiriroa-Hamilton has one of the youngest...
Tiny Taupō school sends team to Zespri AIMS Games for the first time
Lake Taupō Christian School has only 40 intermediate age students but was thrilled to send their first team to Zespri...
ACLs can’t tear this team apart
Sky-blue dresses flashed across the netball court, custom-printed ribbons bounced with every sprint, and cheers erupted from the sidelines as...
Unstoppable on the track
Johnson Li Claims Year 8 Cross-Country Victory Johnson Li racing towards the finish line breaking New Zealand's records for the...
“Basketball junkie” Judy Castles returns to run tournament for 22nd year in a row
Judy Castles is helping the 2026 Zespri AIMS Games basketball tournament run smoothly. Twenty-two years ago, she helped coordinate the...
Who lives in a theatre on Clarence Street?
Spongebob drops anchor at Clarence Street Theatre Co-directors Tayla Marie Cassells (left) and Jonty Climo (kneeling right) and stand...
Miracle shot from the school with no hoop
Pompalier Catholic School has sent a team to compete in basketball at the 2026 Zespri AIMS Games for the second...
Record breaking win for Hunt at AIMS
Robert Hunt races ahead for back-to-back victory in Cross Country Low vision Robert Hunt (right) seen pictured running with...
Rototuna netballers leap to AIMS top 25
Rototuna High School's netballers made history at the Zespri AIMS Games last week, improving from a top-48 finish last year...
PNG Hamilton based host inaugural Tok Pisin Language week
The newly formed Papua New Guinea (PNG) Waikato Society celebrated an important milestone recently with the launch of its inaugural...
Fare increases for Te Huia as trial extends to 2027
Passengers travelling on the Te Huia train service will have a fare increase from Monday, September 28. The Waikato Regional...
AIMS Games an ‘awesome event’ – coach
St Peter’s College Auckland Rugby 7s coach Jeff Ierome says the AIMS Games give students an experience that could shape...
A fast climb to the top for Magdalena
Crowds of anxious climbers stand below the daunting, high walls at Rocktopia, as the 2026 Zespri AIMS Games rock-climbing quarter...
Max’s hobby is climbing high
Max Hanvey is the only Year 7 boy from from Northcross Intermediate competing in the Zespri AIMS Games rock climbing...
‘Good vibes’ on the turf for Bosman
Kian Bosman likes rugby and cricket, but this year he chose to play hockey for his school in the 7-a-side...
Tusega ripping up the field at his first AIMS Games
Otahuhu Intermediate School winger Jonathan Tusega says he'll return to school after the Zespri AIMS Games with a suite of...
Passion in action on the field at AIMS Games
The rain couldn’t dampen 12-year-old Brooklyn Ardison’s enthusiasm as she took to the field for Rip Rugby at the 22nd...
The art of light
Artist Lisa Benson describes herself as 'a light gatherer'. She uses unconventional methods of photography with a handmade pinhole camera...
Junior Squash Players all set at Zespri AIMS GAMES
Between matches, 12-year-old Oliver Awburn has plenty to smile about. The Te Awamutu Intermediate student has just won his singles...
Flags, food and friends
Inside Hamilton’s vibrant Kaifusion festival Pictured left to right: Tute Tui and Dilo Vaka showcasing their traditional Fiji attire. Photo:...
Sailors prep with tug o war and humour, wins on the day
By Paul Michael Photos: Dominic Gasparich A huge palm tree stands over the Tauranga Yacht Club looking over a sea...
Politics: can young people find a place?
At 19, Bianca O’Keefe is old enough to run for Parliament - but some of the young people she hopes...