Forget Founders Theatre, build a new CBD theatre say city experts
Founders Theatre (top) and city experts (bottom, from left): Professor of Environmental Planning Iain White, Antanas Procuta of PAUA Architects,...
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Stories of Anzac
Stories unfolded and were retold, friendships rekindled and military might displayed during Anzac Day 2016 celebrations on Monday 25 April....
Free birthday bash marks two decades for 4 & Rotary
An S15 Silvia, driven by Graeme Smythe, performing a drift at Meremere Dragway.Photo: Ruwade Bryant. One of New Zealand’s largest...
House rental prices rise in Tokoroa
HOUSE PRICES RISE: Tokoroa Ray White business owner Jenny Lamberton says there has been a shortage of rental properties....
Dave Dobbyn to speak at Wintec Press Club
CALL ME LOYAL: Dave Dobbyn is the guest speaker at the next Press Club free lunch extravaganza. Photo credit: Newstalkzb....
Andrew Little sees role for Labour Party in council elections
Andrew Little talks to local party supporters. Photo: Dileepa Fonseka Andrew Little appeared supportive of greater Labour party involvement in...
Students caught in tense quiz play-off
FUTURE STUDENTS: Salma Dennis, Morgan Garton and Oskar Howell get 9 out of 10 in our class news quiz. Photo:...
Vardon school trip encourages children to collaborate
SMILING FACES: Eva Orton (year 6) and Jamie Shaw (year 6) enjoyed the activities at Karāpiro Lake. Photo: Sharnae Hope...
Tatuanui School shows off bumper pumpkin crop in Harvest Festival
Pumpkin Wars: Some of the largest pumpkins grown by students up for judging at Tatuanui School. Photo: Jess Meek Tatuanui...
Rookie cricketers on the cusp of glory
CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDERS: The HBHS eighth XI have somewhat unexpectedly found themselves in the final of their cup challenge. Photo: Dylan...
When it’s dark out
CAPACITY CROWD: Excited fans wait to enter the Logan Campbell Centre to see Jhene Aiko, G-Eazy, and David Dallas Photo:...
Māori and Pasifika students create connections through Te Kete Kōrero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVqkY9Ax1Y&feature=youtu.be Wintec-based magazine Te Kete Kōrero is looking to expand its audience in its sixth issue. Te Kete Kōrero is a free...
Trust moving towards battling dementia in Hamilton
MUSIC MOVES ME TRUSTEES: Kath Woodley (centre) and Vicki Jones (right) with fellow trustee Helen McGann. Photo supplied. Two women...
Tokoroa High School Service Academy takes on a new experience
HAPPY CAMPERS: Isha Kaur, Taine Karepe and Shaneya Ihaka had a great time at camp. Photo: Tamara Thorn Working...
Vet warns of failed microchips
BEST FRIENDS: EmJay Dette of 'Loose Leash Girls' with Nizmo Photo: Rachel Binning A Wellington vet is encouraging all...
No return ticket, no plans, few clothes…
University graduates Kayla Wood-Gibson and Jessica Valvoi are taking the traditional students’ “overseas experience” or OE to another level by...
City burn packs Garden Place
A little wind and rain did not stop the crowds from gathering in Hamilton’s Garden Place to celebrate the annual...
KAPOW! Batman and Superman fans face-off at premiere
Fans of Batman and Superman will be flying into cinemas this week as two of the most popular comic book...
Pottery pioneer remembered
Local Life: The Morrinsville Heritage Museum has welcomed visitors to the Elizabeth Lissaman exhibition since opening on the 1st of...
Crowds treated to early morning colour as balloons take flight
COLOURFUL SKIES: A balloon is inflated for takeoff at Innes Coimmon on Thursday morning. Photo: Sharnae Hope Hundreds gathered at dawn...
Families gear up for Tahuna fishing competition
The Wright family fishing competition will take place this weekend, marking 15 years since it first began. Tahuna school children...
The art of drone at Fringe 2016
https://vimeo.com/156459584 A Wintec music tutor will finally be performing a piece which he describes as unstructured and hardly practised at next month’s...
Drone arrives at Hamilton Fringe Festival
ONE NOTE SONG: Kent Macpherson demonstrating Sonic Drone Art To the average person, music consists of lyrics, melody and rhythm. To...
Spiritual experience at 2016 Fringe Festival
FINE TUNING: The Unseen Mechanised Eye have little time for fine tuning at rehearsal for their improvised performance at Fringe...