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Netta Christian wants to to see the New Zealand foster care age raised from 17 to 21 years.

Foster care abuse victim wants to see change in system

Richard Walker November 5, 2015

Hamilton woman Netta Christian spent many years harbouring the trauma of her stolen childhood. She finally broke her silence in...

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“Stick to your guns” advocates Dasha

Natesh Behl November 4, 2015

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

aletia van as November 4, 2015

https://vimeo.com/144977189 Sara (not her real name) often dreams of going back to Iran, and then wakes up in a panic,...

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The price of standing up for Iran’s women

taj singh November 4, 2015

FEARLESS: Sara continued her efforts even after she escaped from Iran | Photo credit: Tamara Nacole Sara, (name withheld) has...

Daring Dasha dreams big

Anna Clausen November 4, 2015

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

Shannon Muir November 4, 2015

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?

Quintessa Davies November 4, 2015

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

Anna Strong November 4, 2015

Moving countries has changed the life of an aspiring designer for the better. Chinese born, 21-year-old Sheen Huang, moved to New Zealand...

Vicki Wilson on Argo (Photo by Tonya Boggiss)

Wilson sisters draw in the crowds at Equidays

Shontelle Campbell October 28, 2015

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

Admin October 24, 2015

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

Christopher Reive October 18, 2015

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

Christopher Reive October 16, 2015

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

Shontelle Campbell October 13, 2015

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

Admin October 9, 2015

Controversial broadcaster Heather du Plessis-Allan is guest speaker at the next Wintec Press Club free lunch extravaganza – which also...

Huggable Hearts - Andrea Olliver-Thompson (Photo by Shontelle Cargill) (EDIT)

Hearts provide comfort for grieving parents

Shontelle Campbell October 5, 2015

HUGGABLE HEART: The charity creates fabric hearts for grieving families. Photo: Blue Belle Photography. Andrea Olliver-Thompson knows the pain...

Firefighters mentor school students

Shontelle Campbell September 30, 2015

ALL GEARED UP: Students participating in the Fire Service's mentor programme. Photo: Shontelle Cargill Hamilton firefighters have tackled a different...