Senegal win in dominant performance
Goals from Alhassane Sylla and Moussa Kone were enough to see Senegal win 2-1 and take the three points from...
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New mum bins junk food for cause
Kiwis are being urged to ditch a favourite junk food for a month to help fight cancer. The Cancer Society...
Pilot gallery wants to fly higher
PILOT'S MAIN PILOT: Karl Bayly is pleased with the result of the gallery's artworks sale. Photo: Chris Davis Hamilton...
Wintec grad wins top student at Canon Media Awards
The School of Media Arts journalism course has maintained its stellar hit rate at the Canon Media Awards, with graduate Don...
Younger generation losing te reo Māori
Fewer young Māori are speaking te reo – fuelling fears for the language’s survival. The number of te reo Māori...
Teachers check out Whitiora Primary
LOTS OF LEARNING: Making the most of their space with interactive learning. Photo: Supplied. Teachers are flocking to Whitiora Primary...
Thames woman overcomes fear of using a chainsaw
Thames woman Sue Darwall, had to overcome her fear of using a chainsaw when she signed up for a horticulture...
Māori need invitation or occasion to visit home marae – study
No invitation or occasion is the main reason some Māori do not want to go to their ancestral marae...
Male gamers break stereotypical image
NOT YOUR STEREOTYPICAL GAMER: Justin Cullingworth makes sure he steps away from the game to exercise. Photo: Christopher Reive. Cans...
Scallywags and Munchkins market fills gap for pre-loved childrens’ items
MARKET FAMILY: Market creator Nicole Joyce with husband Michaeland children Carys, 7, Finn, 5, Isla, 8 and Aidan, 2. Photo:...
Judging goes down to the wire
Judge: Tony Nicholls Photo: Geoff Ridder With Fieldays fast approaching all entries for this year’s No. 8 Wire art competition...
Fraser High School Pasifika group play to beat of their own drum
POLY PRIDE: The Fraser High School Pasifika Group performing their Tongan section at the Pasifika by Nature competition. Photo: Samuel...
Pukete Neighbourhood House team leader hopes to win grand prize
ANCHOR FAMILIES: Nicole McLean (left), Greg van de Worp, Trinity McDonald-Wilson, Geordie Humby, and Sophie Burns tucking in to their...
Uni students promote Smokefree Waikato with cinema under the stars
UNI STUDENTS: Monica Helbano (left), Danielle Bullock, Kara Burley, Niki Jong, Savahna Watson and Logan Joblin at Garden Place planning...
Supermarket causes traffic concerns
A $23-million supermarket planned for one of Hamilton’s busiest roads is causing concern over traffic safety for nearby residents. Countdown's...
Frankton café to raise money for charity through music
Café Agora will be hosting a live music event this Friday night, with the bulk of the proceeds going to...
CBD missed chance during Cricket World Cup, says deputy mayor
Minimal Hamilton central retail involvement during the ICC Cricket World Cup has left Hamilton's deputy mayor disappointed. The 2015 Cricket...
Public help find stolen coffee cart
COFFEE ON THE GO: The Espresso to go cart that was stolen. Photo supplied A distraught business owner turned to...
Hands-on approach allows Anzac spirit to thrive at Rhode Street School
RESPECT: Rhode Street School students Tyler Urwin-Hull (left) and Chris Everitt salute the fallen troops. Photo: Christopher Reive Anzac spirit...
Pukete school children create Anzac display
SCHOOL PRIDE: Student council members stand proudly by their Anzac display. Photo by: Shontelle Cargill With Anzac day on...
Hamilton fans meet MTV star
PARTY: Geordie Shore star Gary Beadle (left) with fellow party-goer Dylan Boggiss.Photo: Supplied (Photo taken at The Outback Inn by...
Ed Sheeran shows up for Hamilton woman’s birthday party
ED'S SELFIE: Ed Sheeran gets into the party feeling Photo: Marilie van As Hamilton woman Jess Wright turned 20 last...
Inflatables provide school holiday fun
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN: Children line up at each of the Inflatables on offer. Photo: Shontelle Cargill The Western Community...
Battle of the Streets cancellation may affect anniversary race
Cancelling Paeroa’s Battle of the Streets this year may affect funding for the 25th anniversary event in 2016. The event...