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Award winning film at Regent theatre

Paul Michael November 12, 2026

Who Director, Vanessa Wells What Mighty Indeed, documentary film Where The Regent Theatre, Te Awamutu When 11am, Sunday November...

Kirikiriroa’s newest art collective explosive debut

Eva Brocket November 10, 2026

Sixty-three artists and more than 160 artworks came together for 'Artbomb!', showcasing the creativity behind Kirikiriroa's newest artists' collective, The...

Let’s Get Singing! Barbershop Harmony, Hamilton Style

Christina Bianchi November 10, 2026

Forty-plus women. Zero instruments. Monday-night rehearsals that leave them feeling over the moon. Meet the Hamilton chorus that can turn...

What makes people strong: the weight they lift or the people lifting them up?

Emma Willecke November 10, 2026

Weights crash onto to floor of Fastlane Fitness as lifting belts are tighten and clouds of chalk drift through the...

Tuesday night take over: The Ladies Night busting out the board games

Tegen Moore November 10, 2026

Forget the usual Tuesday night plans: Hamilton women are rolling the dice, dealing the cards and finding community around the...

A community in every step

Rhiannon Lawton November 10, 2026

From the studio to the stage, from fundraising, to the community, the Elites are more than just a performance group....

How a game can bring your stories to life!

Taylor Wilson November 10, 2026

Rolling the dice and finding yourself: How roleplaying games can offer more than an escape. For Hoss Aneece, being part...

Pastries and platters the only clear election winner

Paul Michael November 10, 2026

On an NZ election night where no clear decision emerged, the only winners were the platters of pastries and snacks...

Being patient and growing slowly: A bonsai’s second life

Linh Phuong November 9, 2026

For Hamilton Bonsai Club president Steve Loveridge, each tree is an unfinished masterpiece, with each owner bringing a new vision...

More Than Music: The Community Behind Nivara Lounge

Rael Satish November 9, 2026

For some people, Nivara Lounge is more than a place to perform, it is where they find their people. On...

Remember, remember safety this fifth of November

Holly O'Donnell November 5, 2026

Guy Fawkes night is here and so are the potentially dangerous situations surrounding the festivities. Fire and Emergency New Zealand...

Buzzed out on bats

Paul Michael November 3, 2026

The Night-time Discovery Walk's summer season begins this Thursday November 5 at Hamilton Gardens. Guide Paul Murray, a New Zealander...

Exciting future for NZ bred racehorses

Paul Michael November 2, 2026

Rod Schick is sitting in the welcoming warmth of the Windsor Park Stud villa, busy taking phone calls. Schick is...

Wintec students bring ‘Broke and Boujee’ to their ‘Eat Well Do Well’ campaign

Bell Tollemache October 30, 2026

When tasked to develop a campaign 'For a Good Cause', a group of Wintec communication students wanted to do something...

Wellington Band Dillon Jo Releases new single, “Drift”

Bell Tollemache October 29, 2026

A new single by Wellington four-piece alternative and indie rock band, Dillon Jo was released on Friday. Dillon Jo comprises...

Top comedian Urzila Carlson brings new show to Hamilton

Admin October 27, 2026

Urzila Carlson is returning to New Zealand with her latest show ‘Fatty On A Yacht, a relatable tale of not...

Triggar Happy releases outsider anthem

Paul Michael October 27, 2026

Inspired by Johnny Cash’s Folsom Prison Blues, Otorohanga country rock singer Triggar Happy has just released his latest single. Titled...

Indie darling Courtney Barnett heading back to Hamilton

Admin October 23, 2026

Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett is heading to Aotearoa in November to tour her latest album 'Creature of Habit'. Now living in Los Angeles, Barnett...