A week of celebration for Hamilton Fijian community
Fijians residing in Hamilton live a long way from their home country, but they continue to stay strong in their...
Editor’s Pick
Kiwi artist shares her talent: with lyrics to inspire
Music, often viewed as a form of entertainment, serves a profound ability to inspire and resonate with people on a...
Wintec students partner with Western Community Centre on a brand refresh
By Monique Kelly and Lisette Elisala A Wintec student project is underway to raise awareness of the services provided by...
Blessings seek support through collaboration
A social media movement called #hiddenblessings has been leaving a cash ‘blessing’ of $50 in locations around the country. The...
Bookstore bustles with community sleuths
Event: The Bookshop Detectives Live! When: August 22 2024Hosts: Gareth Ward & Louise Ward - Poppies HamiltonFunders: Penguin Books Poppies...
Celebrating Samoa in Waikato
A small taste of Samoa is coming to Waikato in September. The annual Teuila festival celebrates all aspects of Samoan...
Trade Aid shifts online
Since June 2024, much loved ethical retailer, Trade Aid has been steadily moving its retail operation online and closing stores....
Books, beers, banter and British pubs: The Hamilton Book Month Pub Quiz is BACK!
A year ago, I entered a team in the annual Hamilton Book Month Literary Pub Quiz. We came last, with...
Big names from the literary world hit Hamilton for book month
Over the past two weeks Hamilton Book Month festival goers have been treated to a series of free events with...
Solve a mystery with The Bookshop Detectives (Live!)
Former police officers turned authors in a fascinating twist. If you’re a fan of intriguing mysteries, quirky characters, and the...
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...
Bringing home skills to power Tuvalu
Tuvalu has about 11,000 inhabitants, and another 4500 live in New Zealand. Keukeu Maulini, Fatu Tulaga and Matapoga Katea Vaea...
NZ Vet Association warns chocolate and hot cross buns off the menu for the family dog this Easter
Retired Working Dogs, from left: Chip, Jess and Belle. File photo Having a sick pet can be terrifying, and it's...
Julian Assange still awaiting fate in HM Prison Belmarsh
In the spotlight for over a decade, Julian Assange's journey from celebrated journalist to a controversial figure continues to captivate...
Whangamatā Rugby Club get much needed upgrade
Whangamatā Rugby Club has been awarded a grant of $30,000 to assist with renovations, one of just 10 clubs nationwide...
Ramp and Versatility: A chat with Oskar Howell
Oskar Howell recently returned to Wintec-Te Pukenga as part of the Ramp Festival Graduate Panel. As a communication graduate, he...
Darts stars mingle with fans in Hamilton
Some of the biggest stars in international darts mingled and played a friendly competition with fans at the Hamilton Workingmen's...
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...
Māori health matters
Wellbeing Budget 2023 comes up shorthanded with renewed calls for free GP visits for Māori falling on deaf ears. Expert...
“Captain” Bradley in Control
Saint John's coxswain Bradley Kingma (left) and the crew's coach, Sean Birdling (right) Photo: Sarah Morcom Bradley Kingma fills the...
All Oars called for Maadi 2023
By Benji Allen – Wintec – Te Pūkenga journalism student Waipa District is hosting one of the biggest rowing events...
New Hamilton West Candidate Condemns Posie Parker
Benjamin Doyle Source: Green Party NZ By Benji Allen – Wintec – Te Pūkenga journalism student The Green Party (Kirikiriroa-Hamilton...
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...
The Brave Baháʼí
The Beginnings Baháʼí is a religion which was founded by Mirza Ali Mohammed in Iran, 1841. The core concept behind...