New government better for kaupapa Māori, says te reo teacher
A Taupō te reo Māori teacher is thrilled at the prospect of a NZ First/Labour/Greens government for the protection of...
Richard Walker
National and Greens a longshot coalition
Opinion As the dust settles on one of the most contentious elections, “Kingmaker” Winston Peters is likely to determine the...
Ardern draws packed crowd in Hamilton
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern speaking at Waikato University after the Meteor meeting. Photo: Jenna Lynch Labour Party Leader Jacinda Ardern...
Suicide prevention roadshow to help people step out of the darkness
Jane Stevens sits on the bench that commemorates her son Nicky, who took his own life in 2016. Photo: Deborah...
Hollie Smith: Putting the soul in Spark
Hollie Smith performs at Spark. Photo: Taylor Pascoe As the opening speaker for Spark Media Arts Festival 2017, New Zealand...
Cop welcomes refugees with a smile
“They’re not the best jokes and I’m not a comedian, but it does break the ice.” For refugees fleeing torture,...
Two Wintec graduates make Canon student journalist of year awards
Canon journalism finalist Jonathan Carson interviews some rugby player. Two students who got their start on the Waikato Independent are in...
Enjoy Easter, and happy reading from the Waikato Independent team
Catch up with our full range of stories while we're catching up with some rest: Things will be slow for...
What better job could there be?
Ben Stanley (freelance journalist), from Taupo, NZ, now in Memphis, Tennessee. Ben Stanley, left, doing what he loves best. We get...
Career pace that’s electric
Sarah Byles keeps track of the high-speed action. Sarah Byles, PR & Communications Manager for the Mahindra Racing team in...
‘Journalism does change the world’
Jonathan Carson, journalist at Nelson Mail. Describe what you are doing now: I'm covering daily news, features and special projects. But...
‘The best thing is the people’
Kyra Dawson: Being curious is important. Kyra Dawson, 26, went straight from completing her journalism degree at Wintec, to a...
Boost for Tawa’s ‘eyes and ears’
Tawa Community Patrol volunteers no longer need to squeeze into the back of their Toyota Corolla with a new vehicle...
US Presidential debate inspires Twitter comedy as #MuslimsReportStuff
Muslim Twitter users reacted to the second United States presidential nominee debate with humour last night using the hashtag #MuslimsReportStuff....
Smart parking is the key, says mayoral candidate
The candidates take the stage at the Mayoral Race Debate. Photo: Jess Meek Hamilton mayoral candidate Andrew King believes smart...
School abuzz over mystery of the vanishing queen bee
Newlands Intermediate deputy principal Simon McAtamney with the frames from inside the hive. Photo: Rachel Binning Newlands Intermediate School in...
Drive-by staring increases hazards
Stop and stare. There is a reality show right in front of you as you are driving by. Much more...
Overseas students meet challenges
Anu Rita Verma has been helped by her optimistic outlook. Photo: Natesh Behl Anu Rita Verma faced challenges when she...
K.O. for Kaumātua
Friends support corporate boxer Melisa Fotu and the kaupapa: (L-R) Keith Collier, Emily Hanrahan, Shay Collier, Bailey Williams, Katie Pretswell,...
Te Puea’s legacy aims to K-O kaumātua isolation
Corporate boxers have been inspired to glove-up to support an initiative dedicated to addressing kaumātua isolation, by Princess Te Puea’s legacy...
Differences celebrated in Māori Music Month
From left, Noel Kaa Reid, Waimihi Hotere and Horomona Horo merge styles in celebration of Te Marama Pūoro Waiata Māori...
Death on show in photographer’s work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftoE-MZKk-o&feature=youtu.be Photographer Neil Pardington has developed an open mind from his Waikato farming upbringing, allowing him to create his newest...
Kiwi canoe polo teams aim for medals at world champs
They hail from Christchurch to Auckland and will soon represent New Zealand on the international stage. New Zealand is sending...
FBI could hack New Zealanders’ computers
More than 400,000 potentially infected New Zealand computers could be searched by the FBI if rule changes approved by the...