Tarrant supporter doesn’t want youth vote
A Hamilton City council candidate who posted a petition calling for mass murderer Brenton Tarrant to be pardoned, says he...
Council candidates surveyed on youth issues
Nearly 50% of Hamilton's population is aged 30, so what do council hopefuls think the big issues are for youth,...
Cohesive, creative and packed with punk-rock energy, ‘That Bloody Woman’ delights opening night audience
REVIEW Written by Luke Di Somma and Gregory Cooper Presented by Bold Theatre Directed by Courteney Mayall and Kyle Chuen...
Geezers “A good play, well-performed and with true heart”
REVIEW 'Geezers' by Tommy Lee Johnston Directed by Mike Williams On at Riverlea theTheatre August 20– September 3 As much...
One bunny’s story of loneliness to love
Lonely rabbit Denny has a new home – and lots of friends. The White Lop mix rabbit who featured in...
Wintec’s School of Media Arts welcomes 24th Ramp Festival
The 24th annual Ramp Festival launched this week in Kirikiroa-Hamilton with a mihi from Wintec kaumātua, Tame Pokaia. The festival,...
Creativity and determination on show at local authors event
A group of 20 authors, representing a dozen genres, gathered at Wintec on Saturday to share their latest work as...
“This position enables me to enable others”
Storytelling is at the core of anyone who desires to create. No matter the medium or platform, this social or...
Vote? What Vote?
The Waikato River and Flagstaff Footbridge in North Hamilton. Image: Hamilton City Council A snap poll of students at Wintec...
Wintec Communication Students Help Market a Kickstarter Campaign
An agency formed by Bachelor of Communications students at Wintec is underway creating marketing strategies for businesses and charities. Named 41...
Sam plans another rap attack
Supplied image of Sam Tucker Waikato artist Sam Tucker is planning a second assault on the world record for delivering...
A fur-ever friend
Denny the rabbit has had a tough life – but thanks to the Hamilton SPCA, the two-year-old is back to...
Students Riding High
(From left to right) Anneliese O'Brien, Gemma Barham, Anna Smith and Eliza Rothery. Photo Supplied. Ten Cambridge High students...
Waikato Museum bounces back from covid
Marketing executive - Annabel Henderson Morrell talks about marketing the museum during Covid and their new exhibition “Our Moon” The...
The Body Maintenance Station
Releasing muscle tension through massage doesn’t just make you feel good, it can improve your body functionality and quality of...
The Longest Drink in Town theatre preview
The Longest Drink in Town is a show by acclaimed New Zealand author Tracey Slaughter. Debuting at The Meteor Theatre...
Raglan harbour ‘Full of surprises’ for South African born fisherman
Raglan, a town off the coast within the Waikato Region of New Zealand’s North Island, is a fisherman’s paradise. Known for...
The Tale of Tomtit Farm: One woman’s fight for food security in Matangi
Tomtit Farm in morning light, Mātangi. Papatūānuku takes longer than usual to shed her blanket of mist this morning. Through...
Are teens still falling for the Wairere Falls?
It’s common perception that teens tend to lock themselves in their rooms, scrolling through mountains of content. You don’t often...
From paddock to playground: skate park gives people a place to go
The Tamahere skate park on a weekday afternoon. Since opening in 2019 The Tamahere skate park has been consistently busy...
Hospitality: a quest to rebuild the industry
Not everyone loves their job like a caffeine head loves coffee. In the past couple of years, hospitality workers have...
Thrifted opportunities in Orphan’s Aid
On a small side street in Frankton, a humble op-shop known as Orphan’s Aid is a hidden gem with plenty...
A Paw-sitive outlook during covid
Rescue service takes cats from a dark hiss-tory to a brighter fur-ture Paws4Life Cattery - Photo by Sarsha-Leah Paws4Life was...
Doggy Daycare with a difference
Just outside the small town of Gordonton, with a beautiful view of Taupiri Mountain, is a small doggy daycare centre...