Journalist Julian Wilcox tells his story
Julian Wilcox is on a life mission to develop Maori broadcast and journalism. Wilcox, known for his front-of-camera role as...
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Magazine editor says internships rule
In 2007 Michelle Coursey graduated from Wintec with a Diploma of Journalism and high hopes of a career in the magazine...
Doco maker Safran gives Hamilton crowd insight into work
Around 230 people gathered in Hamilton yesterday to watch video clips of an Australian man being crucified and making out...
How to make a magazine
FAMOUS: Nadia Saccardo surrounded by Smith Journal fans. Photo: Kelsey Wilkie A petite woman, wearing high-waisted jeans, geek chic glasses...
Strange tale brings success for Spanish photographer
http://youtu.be/nFoVqNjYiw8 A project born out of a search for the craziest experiments in history has turned out to be a...
Plunket fields calls after babies react to milk formula switch
Parents reeling from the infant formula botulism scare face a new problem as infants become ill from switching to unfamiliar...
New Zealand’s first 360 degree film to screen at Spark Festival
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7iNgnyanC4 A new kind of interactive movie experience will have viewers wishing they had eyes in the back of their...
Cycling enthusiast takes to water
It was Easter weekend 2011 and Hamilton man Greg Gibb was at Goose Bay in Kaikoura. The scenic coastal drive...
Management students gain hands-on experience
Grace Ng has got a foot on the corporate ladder before even graduating - she's one of 80 interns taking...
Programmes aim to change attitudes of driving offenders
It was a Wednesday night in 2010 and a 24-year-old Morrinsville man was out drinking a few beers with some...
Spark Festival promises strong programme
Spark International Festival of Media, Arts and Design is back for the 15th time boasting its strongest programme to date....
Early childhood centre children go hard to help others
Children at an Ellerslie early childhood centre are getting crafty by designing their own wearable arts creations for a good...
Animal right activists march against party pill Act
More than 100 people marched with their dogs in central Hamilton today in opposition to the Psychoactive Substances Act. Traffic...
Hamiltonians come out in force against spy bill
More than 300 people turned out to protest at Garden Place, Hamilton against the proposed GCSB spy legislation on Saturday,...
Hundreds protest against GCSB bill
Between 300 and 400 people gathered in Hamilton’s Garden Place on Saturday to protest against the controversial GCSB spy bill....
Political animal slouches towards Hamilton
He’s been called a mad, slathering attack dog, barking and biting at anything that moves in parliament – but Patrick...
Keeping New Zealand Green
What's the Hold Up campaign. Photo: Supplied A youth–led environmental group are bringing a national awareness tour to Hamilton today....
15th Spark Festival set to ignite the arts in Hamilton
More than 20 world-class artists, designers, musicians, filmmakers and media commentators will be in Hamilton next month to share their...
Wintec mentor is finalist in National Book Awards
Wintec editor-in-residence Steve Braunias is a finalist in the NZ Post national book awards. The awards shortlist, announced this morning,...
Gay couple welcome law change
New Zealand is just one of 15 countries worldwide to have legalised same sex marriage. GAY PRIDE: Cara Stevenson, with...
‘Strong push’ for jobs to relieve pressure on state
Youth MPs got social with submitters at a social services select committee meeting during day one of Youth Parliament yesterday....
Strong action urged on drug and alcohol use
Tougher policies are needed around drugs and alcohol, according to a Hauraki-Waikato youth MP. Seventeen-year-old Charm Skinner will represent Labour...
Get tough on farming practices: Taupo youth MP
A Taupo youth MP will take on a debate around New Zealand’s primary production industry at this week’s Youth Parliament....
Online shoppers need protection: Hamilton youth MP
A National MP is set to have his seat in Parliament taken by someone younger and with more hair. Oliver...