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Tatuanui School shows off bumper pumpkin crop in Harvest Festival

Jess Meek April 6, 2016

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

Admin April 2, 2016

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

Admin March 31, 2016

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

Sharnae Hope March 31, 2016

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

Joe Outram March 30, 2016

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

Tamara Thorn March 30, 2016

HAPPY CAMPERS: Isha Kaur, Taine Karepe and Shaneya Ihaka had a great time at camp. Photo: Tamara Thorn Working...

Vet warns of failed microchips

Admin March 27, 2016

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…

Admin March 24, 2016

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

Admin March 24, 2016

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

Dileepa Fonseka March 23, 2016

Fans of Batman and Superman will be flying into cinemas this week as two of the most popular comic book...

Pottery pioneer remembered

Jess Meek March 19, 2016

Local Life: The Morrinsville Heritage Museum has welcomed visitors to the Elizabeth Lissaman exhibition since opening on the 1st of...

A balloon is inflated for takeoff at Innes Coimmon on Thursday morning. Photo: Sharnae Hope

Crowds treated to early morning colour as balloons take flight

Sharnae Hope March 17, 2016

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

Admin March 9, 2016

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

Ruwade Bryant March 8, 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

Tamara Thorn March 7, 2016

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

Jess Meek March 7, 2016

FINE TUNING: The Unseen Mechanised Eye have little time for fine tuning at rehearsal for their improvised performance at Fringe...

Hamilton Fringe Festival: Paving the way for musical expression

Sharnae Hope March 7, 2016

SPONTANEOUS SOUND: The Unseen Mechanised Eye's one and only rehearsal for the Fringe Festival. Photo: Supplied. A Hamilton musician is...

Statement: Walk a Mile in her Shoes, saw Hamilton men stepping out in women’s shoes in support of White Ribbon Day. Photo: Horiana Henderson

Men in heels stand against domestic violence

Richard Walker November 26, 2015

Public statement: Walk a Mile in her Shoes, saw Hamilton men stepping out in women’s shoes in support of White...

Eastern Bay of Plenty adds to building consents

Haylee King November 25, 2015

RIVERVIEW: Construction at Whakatane's Riverview Apartments will be complete and available to rent in December. Photo Louis Klaassen APARTMENT buildings...