Unconscious: new play is ‘bold and interesting’
Show: Unconscious Presented by: Slaughterhouse Productions Venue: The Meteor On until Saturday, 15th November Tickets: https://themeteor.co.nz/event/unconscious/ Reviewed by Cate Prestidge...
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AIMS Games: Hamilton’s Toku Mapihi Maurea and St Columba’s excel in 3×3 Basketball competition
Waikato Schools were on show in the fast-paced sport of 3x3 Basketball at AIMS Games with two standout performances. TKKM...
ACC union members protest in Hamilton
By journalism students Mercy Chepkoech, Aysha Finlay and Ronella Felizardo A one-hour strike to bring attention to the pay and...
Plenty of choice for Hamilton voters in packed race for council
Voters will be be spoilt for choice as the candidates vying for a seat in the Hamilton City Council chamber...
Looking for the stars this Matariki weekend?
NIWA has forecast a mixed bag for Matariki weekend with a forecast showing cloudy skies in the Waikato. If you're...
His Majesty’s ‘Big Day Off’: Are we just here for the holiday?
Every year, on the first Monday in June, New Zealanders mark King’s Birthday, a public holiday with royal roots and...
Fieldays tickets just around the corner
It’s time to save the date for the 2025 NZ National Fieldays®. The event is taking place 11-14 June at...
‘Katcha’ the festival fire!
Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa has launched its 2025 programme, starting with a 'massive concert' featuring Hamilton City...
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...
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...
‘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...
Sci fi, romance, self-help and ‘a bit of elephant’
A group of 22 authors shared their latest work at the Hamilton Book Month ‘Author’s Showcase’ on Saturday August 31...
New musical showcases Hamilton’s “hottest young talent”
A new musical that's been a 'word of mouth' hit on Broadway and West End, is opening in Hamilton this...
New play from local writer cleverly explores memory and loss
Show: On Travelling Backwards to Punish Ourselves as Ghosts Presented by: One Question Theatre Where: The Meteor Theatre When 8-10...
EU promotes source of origin labelling at Fieldays
Part of the fun of Fieldays is the opportunity to sample an array of freebies on offer. Everything from beanies...
Sweeney Todd ‘terrific performances and staging’
What: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Written by: Stephen Sondheim Presented by: Hamilton Musical Theatre Where: Riverlea...
Volunteer power – it’s the heart of Fieldays
Fieldays, held annually at Mystery Creek, brings together farmers, innovators, industry leaders, and rural enthusiasts. It’s not only the visitors...
Grab your popcorn – this satire entertains while asking big questions
The details Show: Popcorn by Ben Elton Presented by: Hamilton Playbox Dates: 7-21 October at Riverlea Theatre Tickets: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2023/oct/popcorno Reviewed...
Driver on morning work run more than double the legal alcohol limit
Three drivers stopped by police checkpoints in Hamilton this morning tested over the legal alcohol limit, with one driving over...
Award-winning Irish play comes to Morrinsville
Written by Marie Jones Directed by: Chris Green Where: Morrinsville Theatre Dates: 8-13 July Reviewed by: Cate Prestidge Popular Irish...
Young Frankenstein “hugely entertaining, a bit rude and a lot of fun.”
Reviewed by: Cate Prestidge Hamilton Musical Theatre (HMT) has produced another winner with entertaining Mel Brooks’ comedy, Young Frankenstein. The...
Fieldays celebrates 55th year this June
Fieldays, the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event, is celebrating its 55th year with a return to its traditional winter calendar....
Teachers rally to change work conditions
By Benji Allen - Wintec - Te Pūkenga journalism student A total of 50,000 teachers around the country, including 2,800...
Police issue O week advice, and a warning
"Look after each other this O week" is the message from Inspector Andrea McBeth, Area Commander for Hamilton City. Police...