Local legend Mike Thomson’s path to custom shapes
In Whaingaroa Raglan, Waikato, where endless queues of surfers flock to the world-class waves, lives a surfboard shaper who has...
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Waikato students inspire at Excellence Awards
Waikato students received top honours at the Graeme Dingle Foundation's Annual Excellence Awards, held on November 2 at the Auckland...
Julian Assange still awaiting fate in HM Prison Belmarsh
In the spotlight for over a decade, Julian Assange's journey from celebrated journalist to a controversial figure continues to captivate...
Guide to Welcoming Week 2023
The Hamilton City Council is gearing up to host Welcoming Week, a vibrant annual event aimed at celebrating the rich...
Honouring 130 years of women’s suffrage
The 130th anniversary of women's suffrage is almost upon us, and it’s important we all think about our vote. The...
Shane Cotton and Anthony Byrt: Art and ancestry in Te Tai Tokerau
Esteemed contemporary artist Shane Cotton and award-winning author and journalist, Anthony Byrt were in Hamilton last week as part of...
Muslim women’s conference set to draw a crowd
National Coordinator for the Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand, Allyn “Aliya” Danzeisen believes it's almost time to pass on...
Māori health matters
Wellbeing Budget 2023 comes up shorthanded with renewed calls for free GP visits for Māori falling on deaf ears. Expert...
The Waikato Independent reviews Joseph Howse’s The Girl in the Water
Winner of the 2023 Independent Press Award for Literary Fiction Finalist in the 2022 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year...
Growing Community: The Vital Role Kaicycle has in Fostering Abundance
Kaicycle Urban Farm is re-imagining farming practices in Te Whanganui-A-Tara Wellington but their work goes far beyond nutrient-dense kai. Kaicycle...
All Oars called for Maadi 2023
By Benji Allen – Wintec – Te Pūkenga journalism student Waipa District is hosting one of the biggest rowing events...
New Hamilton West Candidate Condemns Posie Parker
Benjamin Doyle Source: Green Party NZ By Benji Allen – Wintec – Te Pūkenga journalism student The Green Party (Kirikiriroa-Hamilton...