Will civics education make young people vote?
Former president of the McGillicuddy Serious Party, Mark Servian. Photo credit: Rebekah Parsons-King/Fairfax NZ We are just under a month...
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Travelling designers make home in Queenstown
Bren Imboden and Luis Viale of Makebardo. Photo supplied Two international Argentinian designers now based in Queenstown have told Spark...
Julie Lamb Band bringing the 70s back to Hamilton
Julie Lamb performing. Photo supplied Wellington based Julie Lamb Band are bringing their music to Hamilton on August 19 at...
Looking to end Spark on a high note
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntrUDpB9vGA Wintec music tutor Kent MacPherson and musicians from around the country have locked themselves away until the end of...
Sir Graeme rallies social workers to make a difference
Sir Graeme Dingle at the Thriving in the 21st Century Conference Photo credit: Ben Flood Sir Graeme Dingle took to...
Apprentice sparky to represent the Waikato
Apprentice electrician Blair Pussell. Photo: supplied Electrical apprentice Blair Pussell, 21, from Ngaruawahia has made it to the finals of...
Maralinga: stories that need to be heard
Ursula Yovich and John Mandelberg prepare for a reading for the movie Photo credit: Ben Flood When nuclear bombs are...
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...
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....
Young Hamilton Boys’ standouts looking to win silverware at Maadi
Hamilton Boys' High Schoolrowing director Glenn Ross. Photo: Ben Flood Rowing heavyweights Hamilton Boys' High School are heading into...
Balloons over Waikato attracts big turnout
Melanie Aschenbrenner and her son Marcus watching the balloons rise beside Hamilton Lake for the first time. Photo: Jesse King The Waikato Balloon...
Hamilton’s Aberdeen School making friends in Whangaparaoa
Children of room 25 decorating postcards for their buddy class in Whangaparaoa.Photo: Houng Vu Three students from Aberdeen School...
Hamilton councillor wants to see two hours free parking in city centre
Geoff Taylor, Hamilton City Councillor, has big plans for CBD parking. Photo credit: Amelia Christensen-Rose. Shoppers in central Hamilton could...
Late night brawls erupt in Hamilton’s nightclub area
The Hood nightclub was the backdrop to a fight early on Sunday morning. Shocked late-night revellers watched as fights broke out...
DHB brings prospect of new life to CBD
The Waikato District Health Board will be moving into the old Farmers building by the end of 2017. Some central...
Labour’s proposed policy excites students
Ethan Lankshear, 18, thinks the policy would be very beneficial for students. Photo: Kerenapu Winiata-Katting The Labour Party’s recently proposed...