Hamilton volunteers fly to Christchurch as part of Neighbourhood Muck-In campaign
Hamilton woman Wendy Sutton is prepared to get her hands dirty and stuck in to whatever is thrown her way....
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Nut allergies see Waikato schools enforce ban on lunch boxes
St Joseph’s Catholic School is one of many Waikato schools to turn their grounds into a “nut free” zone. The...
Hamilton kick boxers battle it out in Storm Warning competition
Kick-boxers will chase national titles this weekend in Hamilton in a full-contact competition dubbed as “real fighters against real fighters”....
Hamilton youngster Reeve Brady takes A.Y.D.C to hip-hop world champs
A boy who sacrificed a trip to a world hip-hop competition in the United States last year so his sister...
Newborn babies get free hearing screening
More than 500 babies have been screened for hearing loss in Te Awamutu since the Waikato District Health Board’s newborn...
Podcast with Bomber Bradbury May 16
James Ireland talks to Wintec’s Editor in Residence Martyn “Bomber” Bradbury about the 2011 budget, New Zealand’s economic growth and...
Crowd celebrates Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic’s final game at Mystery Creek
The atmosphere was “electric” at Mystery Creek Events Centre as fans old and new came out to watch the Waikato...
Households struggle in face of rising food prices
The traditional Monday night lamb chop and potato dinner has turned into a guilty pleasure for most Waikato households. The...
Coffee prices on rise in New Zealand
Coffee drinkers may have to think twice about buying their morning flat white as prices are tipped to hit $5...
Podcast with Bomber Bradbury
James Ireland talks to Wintec’s Editor-in-Residence Martyn “Bomber” Bradbury. They discuss Don Brash taking over the Act party, what Hone...
Hamilton hosts light-contact MMA tournament
Hamilton held its only light-contact Mixed Martial Arts or MMA tournament recently but with submissions, bruises and blood it was ...
Cambridge boy wins TVNZ Good Morning Kids Cook Off
Nicholas Brockelbank, who has muscular dystrophy, appeared live on television when he cooked up a storm of admiration during the...
Hamilton Poetry Slam a resounding success
Everything from Buddha to Bowie to bicycles featured at the Poetry Slam at the Lido on Monday night. Eleven poets...
Skydiving Nationals a success
The NZPF Skydiving Nationals were held in cloudy weather at the Matamata Aerodrome. The competition had to begin earlier than...
Fears for children after Hamilton road closed
Claudelands residents are concerned for children’s safety after the partial closure of a busy street to make way for Hamilton’s...
War medals on show in Te Awamutu
A wartime medal has gone on display in Te Awamutu – just two years after being stolen from the town’s...
Hamilton residents lobby for playground
A group of Hamilton residents are furious they were led to believe a playground was imminent when they bought sections...
Yachtswomen battle massive waves in round North Island race
Marlburian Jo Ivory looks back on the 2011 Round the North Island yacht race with a deep sense of achievement...
Overseas fans ignore free Rugby World Cup house swaps
A company that offers free holiday accommodation to home owners around the world is struggling to attract customers for the...
Waka voyage across Pacific
Four weeks after setting sail from Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, the Te Matau a Maui canoe is within days of completing...
Glendowie student Brenna Cukier wins journalism scholarship in America
A Glendowie student’s success and passion for journalism has landed her a scholarship to study in America. (more…)
Kidney Kids charity plans Hollywood trip of a lifetime for sufferers
A Mount Wellington organisation that helps children with kidney disease turns 21 this year – and is celebrating by taking...
Hamilton kick-boxer Melody Downs wins welterweight title
Hamilton-based kick boxer Melody Downs left Mount Maunganui on Saturday with yet another title to add to her collection. (more…)
Geneaologist captures family histories in earthquake-shattered Canterbury cemeteries
As much of Christchurch’s past lies in pieces, a Canterbury writer is in a race against time to preserve the...