Chilean executive brings international flavour to Fieldays
Canada, or New Zealand? The toss of a coin decided the destination of a Chilean agronomist’s holiday break. On a...
Manawatu man finds his match
Mike Short was on the lookout for a wife.The Rural Bachelor of the Year competition seemed the perfect place to...
New technology to advance weather forecasts for farmers
There are light southerly winds, it is partly cloudy with a low chance of rainfall, and about 16ºC. The sun...
Hamilton North School sell Fieldays programmes for a great cause
It’s a cold, frosty morning in the Waikato. The early morning mist has yet to rise and the sun faces...
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Journalism at Wintec is taught as a project-based, career driven course. It is one of only four courses recognised...
Architectural work wins No 8 Wire competition
An “architectural” work has taken out the Number 8 Wire National Art Award for Auckland artist Louise Pervis. WIRED: Pervis...
Cheese artisans take pride in products
Miel Meyer’s favourite food is a grilled cheese sandwich and that’s how he does a product test. “I love food...
Labour leader pops in to Melville Intermediate
David Shearer got a taste of a Hamilton intermediate school yesterday, when he visited to find out how it is...
‘Blood, sweat, and tears’ to organise Fieldays
Most Waikato residents have experienced Fieldays, but how many have considered what goes into organising it? BRAINSTORM: Ideas flow at the...
More than one way to skin a cat
Cats do not always land on their feet and, in a notable case this week, one unfortunate feline landed itself...
High school students compete at RockQuest heats
Gone are the days of black jeans and eyeliner, these days it is all about op shop shirts and chinos...
Cultures shared through sport at Wintec
Intercultural battles of the best kind played out at Wintec on Wednesday, as international students turned to sports to celebrate...
Not two Aussies but three
Turns out Aussies aren’t as scared as we thought to compete against our Kiwi bachelors. G'DAY SHEILA: Aussie Sam Trethaway...
Odd. lands big performance contracts
A young Hamilton duo is taking on the entertainment industry with their company Odd.. HOW ODD: Videographer Isaac Lyon...
Kahikatea Drive businesses raise traffic safety fears
Businesses operating around Kahikatea Drive are sick of waiting for improvements to the road, and worried about staff safety in...
Masterchef Judge Josh Emett to follow in father’s footsteps
Masterchef judge Josh Emett will be walking in his father’s footsteps when he cooks at Fieldays next month. His cuisine...
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...
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...