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Waikato teens chasing their inline hockey dreams
Ready to head to America are, from left, Quinn Andrew, Jaiden Pert and Jackson Horne. Photo: Blair Voorend Dozens turned...
Dr Ramzy Baroud on Labour’s stance on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
The New Zealand Labour Government needs to take a more assertive stance against the United States' intervention in the Middle...
Young Josē lays poppy In honour of great-grandfather
Josē paying tribute at Te Kaha memorial for fallen soldiers. Photo: Aira Savage-Helmbright Josē-Emmanuēl Leonard Steadman is the great-grandson of...
Secondary students show Pasifika pride
Tokoroa's Forest View High School were awarded the Pasifika by Nature Philip Yeung Trophy. Photo: Horiana Henderson Pasifika by Nature...
Minecraft Gallipoli tribute misses the mark
It’s been over 100 years since the Anzacs first landed at Gallipoli. They spent eight months under constant attack from...
Thousands of blooming poppies for Anzac Day
The poppy tree at Jack Foster Reserve Hand-crafted red poppies have been blooming across the Waikato as the public comes...
BOON 2018 artist references Hamilton’s Concept Garden
Renowned street artist Flox stands by her BOON 2018 conservation piece. Photo: Horiana Henderson Internationally renowned street artist Hayley King...
BTS guitar community planning for bigger things
Sam Ranapiri, one of the BTS crew members. Photo: Blair Voorend Three friends who wanted to create a community, not...
Hamilton charter school exhibits talents amid turmoil
Hamilton charter school Te Kōpuku High may be doomed by new Government policy but you wouldn't know it from the...
BOON street art gives Hamilton a love story
Charles and Janine Williams' 'A Love Story' mural soars above Hamilton's Victoria on the river. Photo: Horiana Henderson True to...
Black Fern loves the new professional layout for women’s rugby
Sosoli celebrates winning the World Cup with her husband Isoa Talawadua (left) and father Raponi Tofa. Women’s Rugby World Cup...
Rugby injuries a pain, says Victoria Edmonds
The worst part of playing rugby is injury, says an established Waikato women’s player. Victoria Edmonds has been playing rugby...
Sevens teenager aims for the top
Being called into the Black Ferns sevens squad was an “unreal feeling”, says Jazmin Hotham. Hotham, 17, had a strong...
Hotham hots up sevens field
Jazmin Hotham makes a break for Waikato. Hamilton schoolgirl Jazmin Hotham has her sights set on the 2020 Olympics after...
Beach Hop puts on a show once again
Beach Hop enjoys its 18 year anniversary. Photo: Blair Voorend For one week of the year going to Whangamata is...
The wager: Hamilton workers on the minimum wage increase
On April 1, the NZ minimum wage will increase from $15.75 to $16.50. We asked people who were working in...
Kiwis knock Aussies for six
The cricket world is in uproar after Australia's Cameron Bancroft tampered with the ball during their recent Test defeat in...
Lollipop ascends at Hamilton’s annual Balloon Festival
'Lollipop' ascends above the Balloons over Waikato crowds in Hamilton on Wednesday morning. Photo: Horiana Henderson Hamilton’s Innes Common saw...
Lift-off over Hamilton
The most awaited balloons are finally flying all over Waikato. The skies of Hamilton embraced the ascension of 24 balloons...
Balloons Over Waikato draws families
Piranha lifting off for Balloons Over Waikato. Photo: Aidan Sami The crowd-pleasing Piranha, piloted by Doug Grimes, was the last balloon...
X marks the spot
As the sun rose, so did the Balloons Over Waikato with a bright display of colours at Innes Common, Hamilton...
18 years of balloons and still going strong
Martyn Stacey has come back for his 18th year to control the skies once again. Photo: Blair Voorend For...
The family Sweet Pea
The Sweet Pea is a balloon for all ages It’s been a family affair spanning the generations for one...