The art of light
Artist Lisa Benson describes herself as 'a light gatherer'. She uses unconventional methods of photography with a handmade pinhole camera...
Junior Squash Players all set at Zespri AIMS GAMES
Between matches, 12-year-old Oliver Awburn has plenty to smile about. The Te Awamutu Intermediate student has just won his singles...
Flags, food and friends
Inside Hamilton’s vibrant Kaifusion festival Pictured left to right: Tute Tui and Dilo Vaka showcasing their traditional Fiji attire. Photo:...
Sailors prep with tug o war and humour, wins on the day
By Paul Michael Photos: Dominic Gasparich A huge palm tree stands over the Tauranga Yacht Club looking over a sea...
Politics: can young people find a place?
At 19, Bianca O’Keefe is old enough to run for Parliament - but some of the young people she hopes...
After the diagnosis: what’s next for NZ families?
Getting a diagnosis for symptoms and behaviours can answer years of questions for families, but for some New Zealanders, it...
Barking up the right tree
Waikato dog owners braved high winds last weekend to explore an iconic art trail usually closed to pets One of...
Dolphins trio set for AIMS swimming debut
Dolphins Swimming Club trio Ki’eli Solomona Leqa, Henry Tabua and Joseph Ah-Sam will become the first swimmers from Fiji to...
Wintec students “funraise” for kids in need
Communications students from Wintec got together to host a “Funraiser” supporting children with serious health issues and their whanau in...
Empowering Voices: The Education Program Helping NZ Migrants Thrive at Work
A unique communication program is helping new migrants overcome the challenges of settlinginto New Zealand by boosting their workplace speech...
Hop on board for some second-hand style
A fun Hamilton op-shopping experience aims to get people thinking differently about fast fashion and the huge amount of clothing...
Te Awamutu College showcases young talent
'Time, patience and determination' were key factors for Te Awamutu College music students as they prepared to take the stage...
Cook Islands targets badminton growth at AIMS
A surge of interest in badminton among young Cook Islanders is being fuelled by competition at the Zespri AIMS Games...
Gospel boys chasing dream at AIMS
Suva’s Gospel Primary School has sent rugby players on to professional careers, and now 14 of its current students are...
10,000 workers to strike for fair pay, says PSA National Secretary.
Ten thousand public servants, including those based in Hamilton, will take part in a nationwide strike on Wednesday, September 9....
Pushing through Winter: Kiribati scholar determined to succeed at Wintec.
The winter season in Kirikiriroa has been challenging for Kiribati student Tamaroa Bauro Teburea, who is used to an average...
Book Battle: getting kids interested in reading
Last Friday, Silverdale Normal School and Cambridge Middle School took home the trophies for this year’s Book Battle. Cambridge Middle...
US podcaster set to fulfil a childhood dream in NZ.
Twenty-three-year-old Charlie Ryan, from Wisconsin, USA, is about to fulfil a childhood dream: visiting the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set near...
Paws for thought: Hamilton food bank sees demand for pet food
Local food bank steps up to ensure no pet goes hungry There have been almost 100 requests for pet food...
Board of hope for Nepali community
The Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) International student body has created a display board in support of the Nepali students...
Rototuna students take the lead in a Daffodil Day concert
Rototuna Senior High School students took to the stage last week for a student led Daffodil Day fundraising concert. The...
Do Words Matter?
New Zealand's Foreign Minister was in the news recently after he launched a verbal tirade in Parliament at Xu-Nan, an...
Changing face of Lions: pitching leadership and health for women
The Lions club was on site at the Women’s Lifestyle Expo at Claudelands Events Centre in August, aiming to recruit...
From medicine to music, Auckland GP preps for new EP release
Doctor and body-builder, Jordan Hunter Hyland, has turned his songwriting hobby into reality, writing, performing music for his debut EP....