Matamata-Piako votes to remove Māori wards
In the 2025 local election, Matamata-Piako voters made a clear decision. 6,446 voted to remove the Māori ward, while 3,728...
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Speedway packs out stadium for fireworks display
Huntly Speedway commentator and journalism student Gabriel Bowen, reports the latest from Huntly Speedway. If you have never experienced Auckland's...
Speedway starts season with a hiss and a roar
Huntly Speedway commentator and journalism student, Gabriel Bowen, reports the latest event to come to Huntly Speedway. Tonight, Huntly Speedway...
Most Councillors vote back Maori wards
More than half the newly elected Hamilton City Councillors back the referendum decision to retain Māori wards. A poll carried...
Mature Students Shine at Wintec’s Adult Learners Award
With over 50 percent of learners aged over 25, Wintec's adult learner awards are an important date in the calendar....
Hamilton’s voter turnout rises slightly, but youth appear well behind
By Aysha Finlay, Mercy Chepkoech, Julia Bartley and Ronella Felizardo A last minute rush and a range of initiatives from...
Wintec students teaching future journalists
This week, senior academic staff member Abby Dalgety, and Bachelor of Communication third year students, Ray Raynel and Ronella Felizardo...
Wintec grad Bob Fink, brings award winning doco to town
By: Ronella Felizardo and Mercy Chepkoech Wintec School of Media Arts graduate, Bob Fink is back in town with the...
‘We are not happy’: Public workers want better conditions
Jennifer Parry from Hamilton East has been working for four years as a Learning Support Assistant. On Thursday last week,...
‘The Krakens’ poolside pride
The ball flies through the air, hits the side post, bounces straight into the back corner with a splash, and...
K-pop Demon Hunters: Infectious catchy singing and demon slaying rolled into one
The film revolves around a K-pop girl group named Huntrix. The group consists of Rumi, Mira and Zoey, who are...
AIMS Games: Hamilton’s Toku Mapihi Maurea and St Columba’s excel in 3×3 Basketball competition
Waikato Schools were on show in the fast-paced sport of 3x3 Basketball at AIMS Games with two standout performances. TKKM...
Yes, laser tattoo removal is a thing
Monique 'Monz' Welham, is "excited" to open her new part-time business on the main street of Morrinsville. Bringing something completely...
From Volunteer to CEO; Heidi Gleeson takes the lead at True Colours
A new leader has been appointed for the Hamilton-based charity True Colours, following the retirement of CEO and founder, Dr....
Wintec students make a splash for True Colours
Wintec first-year Bachelor of Communication students devised a two-hour colour splash fundraising event at the Hamilton City Campus this week....
More than a flower: how Daffodil Day gives hope
Each year, Daffodil Day gives New Zealanders a chance to unite against cancer, a diagnosis that affects one in three...
Susie Ferguson’s road to Bloody Minded
Let’s get one thing straight: Susie Ferguson doesn’t like the word resilience. The path of broadcaster Susie Ferguson's successful career...
Sergel: Hamilton Gardens offers “different perceptions of time and space”
Hamilton Book Month and Friends of the Gardens hosted an event highlighting Peter Sergel's book, , ‘The Time Traveller’s Guide...
Get in quick to nominate your favourite city centre business
There are just a few days left to get your nominations in for the Love the Centre 2025 excellence awards....
ACC union members protest in Hamilton
By journalism students Mercy Chepkoech, Aysha Finlay and Ronella Felizardo A one-hour strike to bring attention to the pay and...
Went Up the Hill premieres at NZIFF with haunting tale of grief
The New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) audience was among the first in the country to see “Went up the...
New Fiona Kidman doco captures what lies beneath the surface
A new documentary film which profiles the life of one of New Zealand’s most well-known authors, Dame Fiona Kidman, had...
New podcast space launched at Free FM
Hamilton’s community media station, Free FM launched their newly refurbished production studio last week. The studio has been given a...
Plenty of choice for Hamilton voters in packed race for council
Voters will be be spoilt for choice as the candidates vying for a seat in the Hamilton City Council chamber...