National country music show “best one yet”
The city of Hamilton welcomed a line up of impressive international and national country music talent on Saturday night. Although...
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Spark goes graphic
Luke Wood and Jonty Valentine, the founders of The National Grid magazine, spoke in Hamilton today about the discipline of...
Spark 2012
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Refugees need Hamilton volunteers
Hamilton refugee services are on the look out for volunteers to help settle new families into the Waikato region. Volunteer...
New York artist flies in for Spark
An international artist known for his powerful and sinister staged photographic and video works will be a drawcard at Spark...
Thieves thwarted in unsuccessful lolly scramble
Extra security measures paid off for store owner Jagdish Thakur, when burglars attempted to break into his store overnight. The...
Michelangelo Pistoletto jump-start Spark
The Michelangelo Pistoletto Band performed at the Waikato Museum (Te Whare Taonga o Waikato) as a prelude to Spark Week...
Thomas the Tank Engine steams into Te Aroha
Te Aroha miniature train enthusiasts will showcase some of their prized trains this Sunday as the miniature and model train...
David Farrier to visit during Spark week
TV3 News entertainment reporter David Farrier, will be coming to Hamilton on Monday as a guest speaker during SPARK Week....
Students flock to Wintec’s Huge Day Out
Thousands of high school students attended the Wintec Huge Day Out today, bringing the sunshine with them. The day is...
The demise of smoko?
The Waikato Independent hit the streets to find out what folk thought of the Waikato DHB move to explore ways...
Award winning designer to host College Fashion Show
Alivia Singer shows off her own creation.Photo: Supplied Leading designer Annah Stretton will help judge the Hauraki Plains College annual...
Boot Camp: Survival of the fittest
"I did it". Photo: Laura Peacock At last, the moment of truth had arrived. Would I, Laura Peacock, be any...
My first cigar
My grandmother is going to die today. She’s in a bed in Central Europe, I can’t go to her so...
Flash mobs descend on Auckland city centre
Dancing in the street will be the theme of the day when flash mobs hit Auckland later this month. DANCING...
Silver Fern inspires Wintec students
Silver Fern Casey Williams was one of the guest speakers at this year’s Schmooze event, held on Tuesday at Wintec’s...
Gas leak shuts down Hamilton CBD
Hamilton's CBD was blocked off yesterday due to a gas leak on Worley Place. Businesses within a 50-metre radius of...
Hamilton to host National Country Music Awards
Hold on to your Stetson and tighten that string tie – country music stars from around Australasia are heading to...
Casey Williams passes on tips
Free cupcakes and a netball superstar proved enticement enough to lure dozens of Wintec students and alumni into the Atrium...
“Switch on Te Aroha” in motion for Christmas
Te Aroha’s town centre and bridge Christmas lights project seems to be on target for the “Switch on Te Aroha”...
Greg King to talk at Wintec Press Club
Greg King, the defence lawyer who acted for Ewen Macdonald in the Scott Guy murder trial, will discuss the controversial...
Hamilton yachtsmen to compete in US National Yachting Championships
Hamilton resident Adrian France is setting sail for San Francisco to compete in the US National Yachting Championships. The competition,...
Hamilton celebrates Chiefs win
The beer was flowing as quickly as the Chiefs were scoring points on Saturday night as fans in Hamilton celebrated...