Josh Emett to cook at Fieldays
MasterChef New Zealand judge Josh Emett is ready to delight plenty of taste buds at this year’s National Agricultural Fieldays....
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Building an instant town
Since mid-May the weather had been superb. In the early mornings there were occasional fogs – the white sunshine of...
Day of the dog
Setters, spaniels, pointers, retrievers and all manner of gundogs will descend on this year’s Fieldays when the New Zealand Gundog...
‘Let it rain’
Kris Webster couldn’t be happier with a wet Fieldays. Photo: Adam Jones A Christchurch firm is hanging out for rain...
Mother and son team wins No 8 wire award
Video by Nancy El-Gamel A mother and son who created an eel-trap made of rusty No 8 wire and flax...
Building growth turns spotlight on skills shortage
Building activity rose by more than 10% over the March Quarter. Photo: Supplied Builders are struggling to keep up as...
Geoff Ridder takes top photography award
Hamilton photographer Geoff Ridder has been named photographer of the year at the Motorsport New Zealand (MSNZ) awards held in...
‘The Wall’ brings international acts to Hamilton
The Back Bar has been home to 'The Wall' and a range of international acts. Hamilton's nightlife scene has seen...
Masterchef NZ judge Josh Emett to cook at Fieldays
Josh Emett demonstrating at Kiwi’s Best Kitchen at last year’s Fieldays. Photo: Supplied. MasterChef New Zealand judge Josh Emett is...
Hamilton’s newest online radio station bringing the noise unlike anyone else
Noize Radio, Hamilton's newest online radio station is live and streaming, playing music at the highest quality. The electronic music station...
Quadzilla smashes record at powerlifting champs
Hamish ‘Quadzilla’ Coulter during his record breaking 330kg squat at the GPC Waikato Champs. Photo: Supplied. Hamilton powerlifter Hamish ‘Quadzilla’...
Seas of Conflict open for Gideon
Local metal band Seas of Conflict have two new members and are opening for an international band as their comeback....
No rewards for Warriors as Bulldogs take win
The crowd went wild for the Warriors at Waikato Stadium last Sunday, but the Bulldogs still carried off a 16-12 win. The...
Zinefest showcases the best
The very first Hamilton Zinefest is coming to town on Saturday 17 May. Zinefest will be showcasing some of Australasia’s...
Get ready for Youth Week
A national spoken word champion will bring his poetry to a week celebrating New Zealand youth. National Youth week starts on...
Interactive hip-hop video to premiere at Wintec
Hip-hop Group NDD: From left Aaron Nuku (Nukz), Darnell Wilson (Darnell) and Mulenga Munshya (Dominick) Hamilton hip-hop artist Nukz will...
Two-dollar sale does business for Dress for Success
A two dollar sale at Wintec's city campus has raised $1000 for Dress for Success. Event room two was filled...
Food allergies on the increase
Food Allergy Awareness Week runs from May 12 -18 Allergy New Zealand are holding their annual food allergy awareness campaign...
Hamilton residents challenge Tim Groser over NZ trade deal
Hamilton residents are attempting to prevent Trade Minister Tim Groser to sign off on a secret Pacific nations trade agreement that...
Chiefs show their support at corporate fight night
The second Corporate Gloves fight night at the Claudelands event centre showcased yet another knockout evening. Crowds filled the arena...
Parents hope to raise $40,000 for daughter’s operation
Young mum Shai Ropiha had a mother’s instinct something was wrong with daughter Ella from the start. “Ella wasn’t reacting when...
Young couples put careers before marriage
Both men and women in Hamilton are deciding to put their careers before marriage. The number of couples getting married...
Three marathons in three days
A young Hamilton woman will run three marathons over three days in support of the Mental Health Foundation next year. Emma Dryland, 22, will...
New hip leads to stepped up lifestyle
For most of us, climbing 1500 steps up a hill would be a challenge, but for one man the Hakarimata summit is...