First gold for Hauraki Plains College jazz band
Hauraki Plains College’s jazz band was awarded a gold award for the first time at this year’s annual festival of...
Wintec award winner proud to call New Zealand home
South African immigrant Barry Bester’s new start in New Zealand has been supported by Wintec with a $1000 Adult Learner...
Paris beckons for young designer
Joshua Fache has a passion for fashion – and he wants to take it to Paris. The AUT fashion design...
Hamilton Zoo celebrates Conservation Week
In celebration of Conservation Week 2012 Hamilton Zoo is hosting a range of different experiences which highlights the theme “uncovering...
Te Miro primary plants new classroom
"Awesome.’’ That was all 5-year-old Sophia Wilkins had to say when asked what she thought of the newly-planted outside classroom at Te Miro...
‘White space’ technology the way forward for rural communities
The use of new ‘white space’ technology has been welcomed by Rural Women New Zealand as a possible solution for...
Got milk? Restyle wedding dress uses cafe rubbish
Fancy a wedding dress made from old milk bottles and used plastic forks? Rebecca Bowman, 31, does - though she...
Infections rise as students forget safe sex lessons
Waikato sexual health experts say "fatigue" around safe sex is leading to a rise in previously rare infections. A University...
Chiefs Cheerleaders form dance group
After being dumped by the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise last season, Waikato’s cheerleaders have been given another chance to form...
Attitudes towards tattoos are changing
There have always been negative connotations regarding tattoos and those who sport them, but according to Hamilton tattoo artist Aimee...
Greg King speaks at Wintec Press Club
Video by: Zoe Hunter and Shannon Rolfe New Zealand's top defence lawyer Greg King, discussed the media's role during the...
Hope Springs: Where’s the fun?
Hope Springs (M) Starring: Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell. Director: David Frankel *** Meryl Streep and Tommy...
Greg King slams cameras in court
Defence counsel Greg King is no stranger to the media invading his workspace. The prominent lawyer spoke candidly at the...
Book of African tales benefits Starship
A South African immigrant has written a book to benefit children in Starship's oncology ward. Now living in New Zealand,...
The little goat that can
When Ngahape young farmer Dayne Addison, 22, heads out to the paddocks he does not call out to a dog...
Oh What A Night
Oh what a night it was. As the lights went down I don’t think anyone knew how entertaining the first...
Zeal to build venue for Hamilton youth
Zeal, a not-for-profit youth organisation, will be building their first venue in Hamilton. Young man breakdancing at Chief Rockers event,...
Rude, crude Ted
Ted Starring: Mila Kunis And Mark Wahlberg Director: Seth MacFarlane (Rating: 13) ***** Ted is a movie that you probably...
Total Recall: Ashes to ashes
Total Recall (2012, M) Director: Len Wiseman Starring: Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel, Bryan Cranston, Bokeem Woodbine. In a...
National Party MPs to show their hand
Prominent MPs will have to show their hand when the gay marriage equality Bill gets its first reading tonight. Prime...
Celebrating 50 years of Outward Bound
A documentary celebrating Outward Bound will screen in Hamilton tonight marking the 50th anniversary of the organisation in New Zealand....
Rio in sight for Olympics quadruple sculler
Olympics quadruple sculler Michael Arms has unfinished business after returning from London without a medal. Arms has a couple of...
Burlesque and beer draws the punters
Punters in for a beer at a Hamilton pub for the Bledisloe Cup game on Saturday night may have been...
Wedding party turns out for gay marriage
Today is a sparkling day for a wedding. Late August has pulled out all the stops, with sunshine, warm air...