Matagi achieves his rugby league dream
STRONG DEBUT: Matagi did everything that was asked of him in his first NRL match. Photo: Lex Wright Suaia Matagi’s...
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Youth suicide expert brings prevention message to Waikato
If you care enough, you can save a life. That was the key message in a visiting youth suicide prevention...
Counties Manukau police tweeting towards a safer community
South Auckland police have taken to live tweeting call-outs in an innovative way to reach out to the public. In...
Monster sale for a colourful cause
A Hamilton garage sale is to show its true colours this weekend, raising money to provide support for children....
Rocky Horror show creator masters the arts
The creator of the cult movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show was honoured last night with a special award from...
Aussie blokes run scared
It would appear Aussie rural bachelors aren’t all they’re cracked up to be – truth be told, they’re as...
Wintec graduate takes out top student award at the Canons
For the second year running a Wintec student has been awarded the country’s top prize for student journalism at...
Mothers, daughters go red for good cause
Mothers and daughters are gathering this Sunday in Hamilton for a special Mother’s Day event. The fun run/walk for mothers...
Waikato golfer selected for national academy
New Zealand number one amateur golfer Luke Toomey has had the call-up for the National Academy after an outstanding...
Youth festival to take over Hillcrest Park
Bands will be battling, three-legged races will be run, and free food devoured at the Hillcrest Park Youth Festival on...
Waikato District Council cleans up act
Piles of rubbish have been cleared from a grassy bank near Huntly McDonald’s in an apparent response to Waikato Independent...
Former K2 users welcome ban
A former synthetic cannabis smoker has welcomed today’s ban on K2, after two of its ingredient were made illegal to...
Cyclist down but not out
Looking over Taupo surrounded by New Zealand’s native bush, Jase Connor got on to his bike and rode to the...
Frankton Market proposal to be presented next week
Terry Forlong hopes to present a proposal about changes to the Frankton Market to the Hamilton City Council next week....
Georgie Pie returns to the Waikato
IT'S BACK!: Four Waikato McDonald's stores will start selling Georgie Pie in June.Photo: Isabella Stern Georgie Pie is to return...
Free Comic Book Day bridges generational gap
Hamilton’s Mark One on Victoria Street held its annual Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, attracting young and not-so-young fans....
League star on an inspirational journey
Determination might be the most overused word in sports reporting, but when it comes to the story of Auckland Vulcans...
Innes48 Business Start-up Competition winners have global ambitions
After working tirelessly for 48 hours on their business model, Team Light Bulb was announced the winner of the Innes48...
Forlongs may drop court case against Frankton Markets
Terry Forlong may be set to drop his court case against the Hamilton City Council regarding the Frankton Markets. Forlong...
Cheap day out for school holidays
Inflatable rides took over Elliot Park in Hamilton today, keeping kids entertained and parents pleased. It cost $3 for unlimited...
Frankton Markets set to continue says Cr O’Leary
The Frankton Markets are set to continue being held every Saturday after former All Black Graham “Moose” Whiting offered space...
Waikato sporting legend set to call it a day
Multiple Waikato sporting representative Honey Hireme is retiring at the end of the year to spend more time with her...
Toomey reaches top of rankings
Hamilton golfer Luke Toomey is New Zealand’s leading amateur after a breathtaking 11 under par 61 at the New Zealand...
Otago takes home the silverware from NZ University Rowing Champs
FINE TIMES: Gorgeous morning at the University champs in Karapiro Otago retuned home from the University Rowing Championships at Karapiro...