Lack of change irritates Hamilton student
Student Jayden Conceicao, 22, had planned on voting in this year’s local body election but when it came time to...
Kelsey Wilkie
WOW finalist thinks YOLO
WOW: Meg Wilshier's garment was chosen as a finalist for the wearable art show in Wellington. Photo: Sourced Cancer forced...
Voters allege double standard in recycling collection
UNFAIR: Chloe Taylor and her flatmates never organise their recycling but it always gets collected. Photo: Carla Moulden. Double standards...
Top mayoral candidates support STV
Three leading Hamilton mayoralty candidates have now publicly stated their support for Vote STV for Hamilton. Mayor Julie Hardaker, and...
Student driven crazy by recycling rules
After finishing a night shift at Waikato hospital all Kathryn van der Maas wants is a coffee and to...
How to make a magazine
FAMOUS: Nadia Saccardo surrounded by Smith Journal fans. Photo: Kelsey Wilkie A petite woman, wearing high-waisted jeans, geek chic glasses...
High school students compete at RockQuest heats
Gone are the days of black jeans and eyeliner, these days it is all about op shop shirts and chinos...
Rocky Horror show creator masters the arts
The creator of the cult movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show was honoured last night with a special award from...
Cheap day out for school holidays
Inflatable rides took over Elliot Park in Hamilton today, keeping kids entertained and parents pleased. It cost $3 for unlimited...
Local artists wanted for Ag Art Wear competition
Organisers of the hugely popular Fieldays Ag Art Wear garment design competition want more work by Waikato artists on their...
Club t-shirts show off rowers quick wit
Tee shirts add originality for schools at Maadi Regatta. Waikato Independent investigate where the ideas originated.
Rower numbers tipped to rise
Maadi organisers expect a boost in rowing numbers after last year's drop. Rowing experts say they have noticed a trend...
Wellington Girls College coaches keep scooters away from team to focus on rowing
Wellington Girls College coaches have advised their team to keep their scooters away from Karapiro to stay focused. RIDING ROWERS:...
Schools aim to keep rowing affordable
Rowing is an elitist sport worldwide but New Zealand is trying to make it available to all. TRYING: Gisborne Boys...
Outstanding student surprised by her own success
Wintec graduate Emma Powell surpassed her own expectations graduating as top all-round student in nanny education. Powell, 22, graduated this...
Hillcrest Year 13 students excited by Relay for Life
A large group of Hillcrest High School students are preparing for an exciting weekend. SUPPORTIVE: Helena McHugh and Kate Creighton get...
Hillcrest High School rowing for gold
Hillcrest High School’s rowing club goes into this weekend’s North Island champs with its expectations high. Secondary schools across the...