Eastern Bay of Plenty adds to building consents
RIVERVIEW: Construction at Whakatane's Riverview Apartments will be complete and available to rent in December. Photo Louis Klaassen APARTMENT buildings...
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Reserve Bank eyes up Auckland’s halo
DIGGING IN: Builders from Cornerstone Developments lay the foundations for a new apartment building on Anglesea St, Hamilton. PHOTO: Paul...
Wintec celebrates eco-friendly Diwali
BE ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY: Wintec Celebrates eco-friendly Diwali Photo by: Natesh Behl The return of Lord Rama to his Kingdom, Ayodhaya,...
Get off your bum and join a club
DEAD SHOT: Dan Sayle playing Airsoft, a sport that involves hiding, running, stealth and accuracy. Photo supplied Two-thirds of Kiwis...
Hamilton home consents skyrocket
CONSENTS CLIMB: This year more building consents are being granted than in 2014 as a demand for houses increases. Photo:...
Baby steps closer to a bicultural New Zealand
One of the oldest childcare centres in Hamilton is putting its winnings from the Genesis Energy Māori Language Week competition...
Foster care abuse victim wants to see change in system
Hamilton woman Netta Christian spent many years harbouring the trauma of her stolen childhood. She finally broke her silence in...
“Stick to your guns” advocates Dasha
SELF BELIEF WORKS: Journo student Dasha Kuprienko (Russia) firmly believes in self-expression and belief in herself. Photographer: Natesh Behl “Just...
Iranian Memoir: Human Rights, Women and Islam
https://vimeo.com/144977189 Sara (not her real name) often dreams of going back to Iran, and then wakes up in a panic,...
The price of standing up for Iran’s women
FEARLESS: Sara continued her efforts even after she escaped from Iran | Photo credit: Tamara Nacole Sara, (name withheld) has...
Daring Dasha dreams big
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTIwIWoCYMM Not many people would move from one side of the world to the other in order to study their...
New Zealand culture inspires international student
https://vimeo.com/144604508 International student from Santiago, Chilé, Constanza Lledó, 27, already had a bachelor's degree with honours in graphic design when she...
New Zealand: Welcoming or lonely?
https://vimeo.com/145062424 New Zealand may be able to lay claim to being the friendliest country on Earth but even that attitude is...
New Zealand creates designer lifestyle
Moving countries has changed the life of an aspiring designer for the better. Chinese born, 21-year-old Sheen Huang, moved to New Zealand...
Wilson sisters draw in the crowds at Equidays
WINNER: Vicki Wilson and her horse Showtym Girl won the Hyundai Derby at Equidays 2015. Photo: Tonya Boggiss Equidays annual...
Party lights up Tawa community
Fun was had by all at the Tawa Community Light Party held as an alternative to halloween by the New Life...
Locals get a taste of jail
People young and old gather to watch a mock rescue at the Hamilton Police open day. Photo: Christopher Reive. Crowds...
Uni student turns springtail research into reward
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T1FNIzIh14 Video by Christopher Reive Findings from an Antarctic expedition have earned a University of Waikato student a $500 prize at...
Baby Loss Awareness week to honour angel babies
FAMILY: Amie Whenuaroa with her children Addison and Lincoln, holding a photograph of her firstborn daughter Noelle. Photo: Shontelle Cargill...
TV3’s Du Plessis-Allan to speak at Wintec press club
Controversial broadcaster Heather du Plessis-Allan is guest speaker at the next Wintec Press Club free lunch extravaganza – which also...
Hearts provide comfort for grieving parents
HUGGABLE HEART: The charity creates fabric hearts for grieving families. Photo: Blue Belle Photography. Andrea Olliver-Thompson knows the pain...
Firefighters mentor school students
ALL GEARED UP: Students participating in the Fire Service's mentor programme. Photo: Shontelle Cargill Hamilton firefighters have tackled a different...
Fashion design students casting for runway models
FASHION: Hamilton Mayor Julie Hardaker (centre) with fashion design student Karina Yanez (right) and her model showcasing her work at...
Firefighters donate children’s playhouse
PLAYHOUSE: Yuto (left) and Kota check out the new fire station. Photo: Shontelle Cargill Hamilton firefighters had an unusual duty...