Hamilton home consents skyrocket
CONSENTS CLIMB: This year more building consents are being granted than in 2014 as a demand for houses increases. Photo:...
Christopher Reive
Blue sharks swim on
Blue sharks are one of 112 shark species known to inhabit New Zealand waters. Photo: supplied It stalks from below,...
Locals get a taste of jail
People young and old gather to watch a mock rescue at the Hamilton Police open day. Photo: Christopher Reive. Crowds...
Uni student turns springtail research into reward
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T1FNIzIh14 Video by Christopher Reive Findings from an Antarctic expedition have earned a University of Waikato student a $500 prize at...
A morning in (simulated) Hell
An AOS officer monitors the corridor during a training exercise. Photo: Supplied When a gun is being held in your...
Dylan Horrocks and the war on writer’s block
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OJI-kXExfI Stop being so hard on yourself. New Zealand graphic novelist Dylan Horrocks says this is the most important step...
Wintec arts festival to spark creativity
Video by Christopher Reive Spark International Festival of Media, Arts and Design is set to inspire Hamilton crowds this August. Hosted...
Best Innovation Showcase award goes to the dogs
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have discovered having dogs around is a great way to attract people to their...
Do free samples drive sales in Kiwi’s Best Kitchen?
Each year, Kiwi’s Best Kitchen is swarming with visitors who are looking to make the most of products they may...
Heritage Village appeals to all ages at Fieldays
Vintage tractors, hands-on activities and a haunted building are drawing visitors to the Heritage Village at Fieldays. The village consists...
Show and sell for exhibitors
The six o’clock alarm blares through your ears. You jolt into an upright position. After half an hour of fumbling...
Injury leads to innovation for Auckland man
A workplace accident ending in plastic surgery gave one man an idea to revolutionise the safety industry. Auckland man Pieter...
Golden Pliers on the line for top New Zealand fencers
New Zealand’s top fencers will fight through mud and sweat in the hope of taking home the Wiremark Golden Pliers....
Uruguay and Mali settle for a draw in final group match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup
Uruguay has survived an onslaught from a spirited Mali side and progress to the knockout stages of the FIFA U-20...
Senegal win in dominant performance
Goals from Alhassane Sylla and Moussa Kone were enough to see Senegal win 2-1 and take the three points from...
Male gamers break stereotypical image
NOT YOUR STEREOTYPICAL GAMER: Justin Cullingworth makes sure he steps away from the game to exercise. Photo: Christopher Reive. Cans...
Frankton café to raise money for charity through music
Café Agora will be hosting a live music event this Friday night, with the bulk of the proceeds going to...
Hands-on approach allows Anzac spirit to thrive at Rhode Street School
RESPECT: Rhode Street School students Tyler Urwin-Hull (left) and Chris Everitt salute the fallen troops. Photo: Christopher Reive Anzac spirit...
Review: Hardcore hammers Zeal Hamilton
BRAVE FACES: Auckland band Braves unveiled new material on the first night of Take Two. Photo: Christopher Reive Through blast...
Clothing designer looks to capitalise on NZ coffee culture
CRATE ROAST: In-house barista Caleb Pribicevich prepares a coffee at Crate Clothing's Ward St store. Photo: Christopher Reive. A clothing...
Taranaki crews put in the hard yards on day one of Maadi finals
VICTORY: Zoe Winks and Ella Toa take the U18 girls doubles B final. Photo: Christopher Reive Sacred Heart’s Ella Toa...
Safety first as umpires run through checks
THOROUGH: Hewitt Harrison makes sure the rowers are safe on the water. Photo: Geoff Ridder If anything is certain at...
Francis Douglas pair’s run of form continues
Bodie Butler and Mason Porteous continue to impress at Maadi. The Francis Douglas Memorial College crew have qualified for the...
Francis Douglas crew hit form to make semifinal
MOVING ON: Mason Porteous, left, and Bodie Butler progress to the semifinal. Photo: Christopher Reive. The Francis Douglas Memorial College...