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Tackling the war on weeds
The Department of Conservation is tackling the baker's dirty dozen weeds at Fieldays. Community ranger, Danielle Hart, says a big...
Steak? How about locust instead…
Fancy some ants in your smoothie? Or how about some crickets on your toast to make your morning a bit...
Federated Farmers fight for fair water regulations
Andrew McGiven, the Waikato provincial president of Federated Farmers. Photo: Dominico Zapata, Fairfax. Waikato Federated Farmers has released its submission for...
Teenager from small settlement cracks the big time
NZ U19 Commonwealth Youth Games beach volleyball qualification winners, Jasmine Milton (left) and Ella Akkerman. Photo: Supplied A teenager...
Change in cannabis law too late for cancer patient
Debra and her husband of 27 years holding hands during her last few hours alive. Photo: Supplied For Hamilton mother...
Tāmaki initiative tackles plastic waste
New Zealanders use 1.6 billion plastic bags a year. Photo: Pixabay Tāmaki residents are tackling a global environmental problem by...
How Brushy got his one string
Brushy the one-man, one-guitar-string act drew standing room only crowds at WOMAD. Photo: supplied. One night Brushy said he had...
First generation Cambodian New Zealander visits his heritage
Ricky Heng looks over the 900-year-old Hindu temple A cycle trip to the ancient Cambodian temple of Angkor Wat was...
Family man and Labour MP up for the fight
Family man Jamie Strange is ready to make his push for Hamilton East. Photo: Supplied A music teacher who once...
Cop welcomes refugees with a smile
“They’re not the best jokes and I’m not a comedian, but it does break the ice.” For refugees fleeing torture,...
NZ government stats prove the 7-year itch exists
Seward Johnson's steel and aluminium statue freezes Marilyn Monroe's famous pose The 7-year itch sounds just like another of...
How mental health grew to be part of farming culture
http://youtu.be/iIrOPJ5vjRc Dairy famer Glenda Gray remembers when former All Black John Kirwan opened up about depression, and the...
And it’s gone to the girl in the red dress…
Who gets heartbroken? Who gets the sparkly ring? It’s the final episode and I spend my whole day at...
The Viper looks to strike at XFC 30
Hamilton-based mixed martial artist Matt "The Viper" Vaile, is set to defend his welterweight championship at XFC 30 this Saturday in...
Is it a bird? Is it a bee? No, it’s NZ batman
NZ BATMAN – Auckland Council’s Senior Biodiversity Advisor Ben Paris with a bat detector. While Bat Appreciation Day may pass...
Te Reo Maori course off to a good start
A series of free workshops aimed at teaching adults Te Reo Māori in a full immersion environment kicked off this...
New app puts fish head lovers in touch with fishers
Tasty Treats: Donated hapuka heads and frames. Image copyright Tightlines Media Limited A new app launched by The ITM Fishing...
Too many tears and not enough roses
Claudia got the first kiss, but not the final rose. The episode opens up with a forlorn Zac standing on...
The tale of a man, his dog, and the fight for a rental
Pat Dudley, who was shocked at Waikato landlords' attitudes to dogs. Pat Dudley was sick of life in France so...
Zac meets the families and fights with his feelings
Lily and her mum Belinda. It’s meet the parents week! And I am buzzing. The reason I’m so excited is...
Boob Zine makes statement at Hamilton’s annual festival
Melbourne-based Zinester Jennifer Darnell came to New Zealand to present a cutting-edge topic at Hamilton’s annual Zinefest. Melbourne-based Zinester Jennifer...
Kiwi boxers ready to perform on world stage
From left, Patrick Mailata, Chad Milnes and David Nyika, ready to fly the New Zealand flag high at the WSB playoffs....
Melville United’s Academy aims to forge future stars
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_50Mxk0uac&feature=youtu.be Illuminating Gower Park on Monday nights are not just the flood lights around the field, but the talented set...