Ramp Festival workshop creating a new generation of menders.
Megan Bowden wasn’t ready to “lose” a pair of her favourite pants – so she signed up for an Artful...
A Protest For Rights in Hamilton’s CBD.
A controversial lobby group denied access to Auckland and Christchurch council venues was allowed to stage a public meeting at...
The famous Hamilton Brick Show is back for 2021
The Hamilton Brick Show has finally returned after being postponed in 2020 due to the Covid19 pandemic. The event organiser,...
The contention contributing to congestion
It is time to deflate the myth that cycleways only benefit cyclists. At the same time, we should try to...
Candidates on youth issues
Wintec journalism students have this week canvassed Hamilton City Council candidates in the Hamilton East ward by-election. They asked candidates...
What’s in a name? How to acknowledge the past and move into the future.
OPINION Collecting dust somewhere in Kirikiriroa is a crate with a statue in it. After his controversial removal, the life-size,...
Innovating Streets trial brings creativity to the CBD
On Saturday the 26th of June, ‘Streets for people Kirikiriroa’ and King of Nothing presented ‘Kapow – Live Art in...
“If you want to know about Islam, ask the people around you.”
Despite Islam being the second largest religion globally, it has often felt to be misrepresented by the Western media. When...
Preview: Chicago is ready to Razzle Dazzle ‘em
Director: David Sidwell Choreographers: Sonja McGirr-Garrett and Alexis Holmes Musical Director: Nick Braae Where: Clarence Street Theatre When: June 25...
Are you in the ‘curiosity zone’?
Some of the year 1 Professional Practice class with guest Sam Cunnane and tutors Rebekah Harman and Cate Prestidge. Photo...
Fieldays Fun: One for the Memories
I’ve lived in Hamilton for 14 years and had not been to Fieldays once until now, at the age of...
A Race for the Golden Pliers
Fencing competitions have a sturdy history in New Zealand’s rural communities, and Fieldays offers an opportunity for the country’s top...
Naan-serious: From clay oven to your plate
The Address Indian Kitchen is one of the many businesses cooking at Fieldays this year. They have spent the last...
Ardern speaks to exhibitors at Fieldays
Prime Minister Jacinda Arden was at a Fieldays at Mystery Creek on Wednesday. On walkabout in the pavilion, she was...
Never Been Drenched
Malvin Forlong is a third-generation farmer and owner of Fernleaf Romneys, which is located in Taumarunui. Fernleaf Romneys sells its...
For the love of sled dogs, all the way from Central Otago
Founder of The Real Dog Equipment CompanyPhoto: Ricky Lam The family business founded by Rose and her husband Nigel provides...
A Haircut for your thoughts?
Environmental protection is an important part of New Zealand's future, especially for farmers. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is at...
Swanndri style a hit at Fieldays 2021
Swanndri checks were a fashion statement at Fieldays 2021 at Mystery Creek. These fashion-forward visitors not only looked stylish but...
Fieldays is back and we’ll be there
Crowds entering one of the main gates. The 53rd New Zealand National Fieldays is set to open today, two years...
Ramadan: A Human Connection
Photo Credit: Benjamin Wilson Muslims constitute one percent of the New Zealand population and the numbers are growing. According to...
Faith, family and overcoming stereotypes
Photo by ?? أخٌفيالله on Unsplash Growing up as part of a minority group had its challenges for academic Dr...
From Egypt to NZ – Esra’s story
Photo: Supplied Esra Ahmed is originally from Alexandria in Egypt, a country where most of the population are Muslim. She...
Becoming Muslim
Photo credit: Benjamin Wilson Cherylene Fatupaito was born in New Zealand and grew up in her Samoan family in the...