“The 12th player” – football fans drum up support
Football could be described as simply 22 players chasing a ball around a pitch. But the real spectacle can often...
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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...
Missing Mahia te Mahi: “We’re too busy doing the work”
Wintec | Te Pūkenga journalism student Sarah Morcom spoke to Hollie Tawhiao about the Kirikiriroa visual art community, and doing...
Call to embrace hemp
The New Zealand Hemp Industries Association aims to support the development and growth of New Zealand’s hemp industry. Wintec |...
The Football Grind Doesn’t Stop
“Come on Rachel, get it!” Completely locked into her game, number 15 doesn’t hear a single supporters’ cheer as she...
Alpacas bring joy to hard-working students
Two alpacas were spotted hanging out on the Village Green at the University of Waikato today. Wintec | Te Pūkenga...
Kirikiriroa artist brings Samoan culture to No. 8 Wire National Art Award
Teuila Fatupaito was chosen as a finalist for the 2023 Fieldays No. 8 Wire National Art Award. Her piece was...
Ra Keelen: “I’ve been stereotyped so many times it’s not funny”
Ra Keelen is a Māori musician from Kirikiriroa Hamilton. Wintec | Te Pūkenga journalism student Sarah Morcom spoke to him...
Creepy Cryptids: Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest 2023
The Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest is fast approaching, and stallholders are excited to showcase their work. Wintec | Te Pūkenga Journalism...
Muslim women’s conference set to draw a crowd
National Coordinator for the Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand, Allyn “Aliya” Danzeisen believes it's almost time to pass on...
Back to the 80s Future: A fantastic night of retro sounds
Reviewed by: Ronella Felizardo Neon-World-Order: The Promised 80s Future at Last Place, Kirikiriroa Hamilton Neon World Order was billed as...
Māori health matters
Wellbeing Budget 2023 comes up shorthanded with renewed calls for free GP visits for Māori falling on deaf ears. Expert...
Fieldays celebrates 55th year this June
Fieldays, the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event, is celebrating its 55th year with a return to its traditional winter calendar....
New gardens bring joy and productivity to rest home community
Alf Phillips is a resident of the Kimihia Rest Home, and he loves gardening. At 94 years, Alf doesn’t have...
Tuning in for Brave
Hamilton basement bar Nivara Lounge hosted a charity music event in support of Brave NZ last Friday. Wintec | Te...
Wintec Apartments: cheaper than your average city rental
Can't find any cheap rentals in the area? Look no further - Wintec Apartments is the place for you!! Student...
Camellia to Cup: Hamilton’s Own Tea Farm
Zealong is New Zealand’s only commercial tea farm, and is continuously growing in size and popularity. Journalism student Sarah Morcom...
The Kentish Hotel: The Beating Heart of Waiuku
Located in the centre of Waiuku is The Kentish Hotel, labelled as “New Zealand’s Oldest Licensed Pub”. This establishment was...
UniRec- More Than Just a Gym
Have you ever wondered if there is a place where you can swim, gym and play recreational sports all in...
Fergusson Park, a way for athletes to get a leg up on the competition
Fergusson Park plays host to young MMA prospects looking for their time in the limelight View of Mt Maunganui from...
Step into the magic of Hobbiton, a storybook destination
"In a hole in the ground, there lived a Hobbit". There and back again through the magic of Hobbiton. The...
Why walk when you can dance; the heart of a dance community.
The ideal extracurricular for any age, find out how one of Kirikiriroa Hamiltons oldest dance schools came to be and...
Zeal: A Hidden Treasure For Young Creatives
Zeal is so much more than just a big black building in the centre of Kirikiriroa Hamilton. Inside is a...
Welcome to the ‘family scrap’
Who knew a scrap yard could be so interesting? There’s more than meets the eye to any business, and Scrap...