Hamiltonians enrolling as election closes in
This is Wintec student Jane Guo's first year in New Zealand, but for anyone in the country right now, it’s...
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Poverty a point of interest for Hamilton candidates
A sprinkling of Hamiltonians showed up at Go Eco on the weekend for the organisation's Vote for Change event that...
Black Fern Talawadua named for Waikato in FPC opener
There has been little time to celebrate for Waikato captain Sosoli Talawadua in the wake of her World Cup win...
Waikato musician nominated for Waiata Māori Music Award
Waikato musician Pianika Duncan has been nominated in the best Māori female solo artist category at the Waiata Māori Music...
Hamilton band seeking more action on city music scene
https://youtu.be/-lOgQz8tFKg Hamilton band Funk Therapy have barely been together a year, but already they have high hopes and big ideas...
Fully booked – Hamilton Book Month begins at the Lido
A group of enthused Hamiltonians showed up at the Lido cinema on Thursday night with no intention of going to...
Spark Festival set to ignite minds at Wintec
Kiwi musician Hollie Smith will be in Hamilton next week to kick off #SPARK17, a festival of music, media, arts...
Congratulations to Roger Farrelly, Hamilton’s new (honorary) mayor
No, your eyes don’t deceive you, Hamilton mayor Andrew King handed his reins over to The Rock FM’s Roger Farrelly...
Ugandan coffee a hit at new op-shop in Hamilton
There’s no shortage of op-shops in Hamilton’s Frankton suburb, but as its name would suggest, Orphans Aid International Op-shop is...
Marist through to semis after thumping Otorohanga in Waikato women’s rugby
Hamilton Marist's hat-trick hero Danielle Paenga fights for possession. Photo: Jesse King Hamilton Marist finished the Waikato women’s club rugby...
Deputy mayor calls for consistency in Hamilton arts support
Deputy Mayor Martin Gallagher called for consistency from Hamilton city councillors.Photo: Cory Brown. Deputy mayor Martin Gallagher has urged Hamilton...
Bicycle crashes, mountain climbs and Tim Tams: welcome home
Sequoia Schmidt is travelling NZ on her bike after being away for 10 years. Photo: Supplied. Blue is the colour...
Wanganui Collegiate athletes eat heaps for Maadi
Rowing Coach Tyler Scott with some of his Wanganui Collegiate athletes. Photo: Tom Rowland Walking around the paths of Lake...
Wanganui Collegiate rowing their way back to the top
Master of rowing Gus Scott talking to one of the athletes about boat setup. Photo: Supplied Wanganui Collegiate wants a...
Balloons over Waikato thrill early rising crowd
Melanie and Marcus Aschenbrenner enjoying their first day at Balloons over Waikato Early morning daylight was trying to break...
Hamilton deputy mayor keen on government funding for rail link
Hamilton deputy mayor Martin Gallagher has suggested a change of leadership in the country might help the city with a...
Students reap rewards for handing in lost bag of cash
Alex Fisher and Hakeke Kingi wearing their new Chiefs jerseys. Photo: Jesse King When schoolmates Alex Fisher and Hakeke Kingi...
City councillor revives talks of one way door policy
http://www.waikatoindependent.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/JKCBDVid.mp4 A one-way door policy may be on the cards as Hamilton City Council grapples with late-night violence in...
Magical day at the Extravaganza Fair
When the Extravaganza Fair began on Saturday morning, Claudelands Park was surrounded by a mysterious summer fog and there was...
The Extravaganza Fair ready to excite Hamilton again
It’s Saturday morning after a long week at work and you’re woken up by that dreaded sound. It’s the familiar...
DHB move to vacant Farmers building prompts questions
Construction is under way at the central Hamilton building which will house DHB staff. Photo: Cory Brown Hamilton businesses are looking...