Graduation gift designer hopes to open more than just bottles
Hamish Carter has high hopes for the graduation themed bottle opener that he developed with fellow students (Photo: Kaycie...
Support at hand for mature students
Age is just a number, right? But with an increasing number of students over 21 starting higher education, what are...
To leave or not to leave: Is a gap year the right choice for you?
Finishing high school is a significant time in all students’ lives, however, it comes with conditions: ‘Do I leave school...
Call for the classics for spring and summer fashion
Going back in time for spring and summer fashion. Photo: Supplied Once again we’re taking a step back in fashion...
Jeweller wins National Youth award
A jewellery designer has kickstarted her career after winning a Waikato award. Sophie Divett, 26, had her work displayed at...
Sufferer pleads for medical marijuana
Long-term illness can come with a cupboard full of prescription drugs – and their side effects. Photo: Ellen Rendle....
US Presidential debate inspires Twitter comedy as #MuslimsReportStuff
Muslim Twitter users reacted to the second United States presidential nominee debate with humour last night using the hashtag #MuslimsReportStuff....
Glen Innes protesters camp out over housing crisis
Protesters get ready to spend the night on the berm outside an empty state home Protesters spent a cold, wet...
State housing tenants stymied by language barrier
Tamaki Regeneration Company’s Shelley Katae speaks to the Pacific Community. Pacific elders fear their community will miss out on home...
Police recognise work of victim support volunteer
Lynette Macdonald with victim and family violence manager for Northland police, Maria Nordstrom Photo: Shannon Pitman In a first...
Volunteers plant more than 800 trees
A volunteer hard at work planting a bank in the Tawa Bush reserve. Photo: Supplied Corporate volunteers joined forces with...
Smart parking is the key, says mayoral candidate
The candidates take the stage at the Mayoral Race Debate. Photo: Jess Meek Hamilton mayoral candidate Andrew King believes smart...
School abuzz over mystery of the vanishing queen bee
Newlands Intermediate deputy principal Simon McAtamney with the frames from inside the hive. Photo: Rachel Binning Newlands Intermediate School in...
Exhibition on Hamilton’s people opens at Waikato Museum
An exhibition that looks at the increasing diversity of Hamilton’s population opened at the Waikato Museum this week. Two years...
Drive-by staring increases hazards
Stop and stare. There is a reality show right in front of you as you are driving by. Much more...
Overseas students meet challenges
Anu Rita Verma has been helped by her optimistic outlook. Photo: Natesh Behl Anu Rita Verma faced challenges when she...
K.O. for Kaumātua
Friends support corporate boxer Melisa Fotu and the kaupapa: (L-R) Keith Collier, Emily Hanrahan, Shay Collier, Bailey Williams, Katie Pretswell,...
Te Puea’s legacy aims to K-O kaumātua isolation
Corporate boxers have been inspired to glove-up to support an initiative dedicated to addressing kaumātua isolation, by Princess Te Puea’s legacy...
Differences celebrated in Māori Music Month
From left, Noel Kaa Reid, Waimihi Hotere and Horomona Horo merge styles in celebration of Te Marama Pūoro Waiata Māori...
Berlin radio station picks up poet Hera Lindsay Bird’s Wintec Press Club talk
Rising poet Hera Lindsay Bird says she may not write another book of poetry, and old people should get...
Designer rates his pencil above his computer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7oECx0hJKg Canberra-based graphic designer Christopher Doyle had some unusual advice for graphic design students who like their computers - don't....
Family link commemorated in quilts
DV Bryant Retreat manager, Robyn Riddle, (left) and quilter Marion Manning with two of the new quilts presented to the...
40 years and 100 tractors – Gavins celebrates it all
From left to right: Ian Gavin, James Gavin and Caleb Gavin celebrate the purchase of their 100th tractor. Photo: Anna...
Death on show in photographer’s work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftoE-MZKk-o&feature=youtu.be Photographer Neil Pardington has developed an open mind from his Waikato farming upbringing, allowing him to create his newest...