Sweet treats become big business
After going to a few night school classes for cake decorating, Danielle Higgs found a love for the creative process...
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Gardens back in bloom
A rose blooming in the Mansfield Garden. Photo: Kate Durie Work has resumed and people are back at Hamilton’s Gardens....
Hamilton’s Freedom Protest: A look at the signs
Yesterday, thousands across the country participated in The Freedoms & Rights Coalition’s Freedom Day, protesting New Zealand’s ongoing lockdown restrictions....
Who you gonna call? Tagbusters.
Tagging in the Fairview Downs underpass in October 2021. Photo: Kate Durie Hamilton’s Tagbuster team is back in action and...
“If you want to know about Islam, ask the people around you.”
Despite Islam being the second largest religion globally, it has often felt to be misrepresented by the Western media. When...
Are you in the ‘curiosity zone’?
Some of the year 1 Professional Practice class with guest Sam Cunnane and tutors Rebekah Harman and Cate Prestidge. Photo...
Fieldays Fun: One for the Memories
I’ve lived in Hamilton for 14 years and had not been to Fieldays once until now, at the age of...
A Race for the Golden Pliers
Fencing competitions have a sturdy history in New Zealand’s rural communities, and Fieldays offers an opportunity for the country’s top...
Naan-serious: From clay oven to your plate
The Address Indian Kitchen is one of the many businesses cooking at Fieldays this year. They have spent the last...
Ardern speaks to exhibitors at Fieldays
Prime Minister Jacinda Arden was at a Fieldays at Mystery Creek on Wednesday. On walkabout in the pavilion, she was...
Never Been Drenched
Malvin Forlong is a third-generation farmer and owner of Fernleaf Romneys, which is located in Taumarunui. Fernleaf Romneys sells its...
For the love of sled dogs, all the way from Central Otago
Founder of The Real Dog Equipment CompanyPhoto: Ricky Lam The family business founded by Rose and her husband Nigel provides...
A Haircut for your thoughts?
Environmental protection is an important part of New Zealand's future, especially for farmers. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is at...
Swanndri style a hit at Fieldays 2021
Swanndri checks were a fashion statement at Fieldays 2021 at Mystery Creek. These fashion-forward visitors not only looked stylish but...
Fieldays is back and we’ll be there
Crowds entering one of the main gates. The 53rd New Zealand National Fieldays is set to open today, two years...
Ramadan: A Human Connection
Photo Credit: Benjamin Wilson Muslims constitute one percent of the New Zealand population and the numbers are growing. According to...
Faith, family and overcoming stereotypes
Photo by ?? أخٌفيالله on Unsplash Growing up as part of a minority group had its challenges for academic Dr...
From Egypt to NZ – Esra’s story
Photo: Supplied Esra Ahmed is originally from Alexandria in Egypt, a country where most of the population are Muslim. She...
Becoming Muslim
Photo credit: Benjamin Wilson Cherylene Fatupaito was born in New Zealand and grew up in her Samoan family in the...
A Blessed Month
Photo by Abdullah Faraz on Unsplash Shamina is a Muslim woman who has lived in New Zealand for 9 years...
Memoirs of a local scenic reserve
There is an ancient forest containing 400-year-old Kahikatea trees, located 4.5km north of Te Awamutu, 2km westward off SH3 on...
Surfing The Airwaves With Raglan Community Radio 98.1
Radio Station Manager Aaron Mooar interviewing Whāingaroa Environment Centre guest. Raglan Community Radio’s sound waves and good vibes began back...
Tokoroa’s Hidden Bushlandish Bike Track
Who doesn’t love a good walk in nature or a mountain bike through the forest? Well, Cougar Park is the...