Otorohanga liven up sevens
'It's just the atmosphere – it's awesome'
Outrage over botchup
Figures used to justify building the Claudelands Events Centre were wrong, prompting one councillor to describe the gaffe as "unbelievable".
Parachute tries to stick around
Parachute organisers have taken the first steps toward reshaping the event to keep it running at the venue.
Waikato Waitangi celebrations varied
Waitangi Day celebrations in Waikato are varied and uplifting.
School offers free uniforms
A primary school is offering free uniforms, books and bags to get students through the door, to hold onto government funding.
Routine of job help
Too much work was the catalyst for one man's meltdown.
Outrage over botchup at Claudelands
School lures pupils with free uniforms, books
Parachute organisers trying to ensure show's future
Otorohanga lasses liven up sevens
Routine of job helps in long recovery
Kai, whanau, aroha in abundance at Kawhia festival
Beach volleyball at Hamilton Lake
Jimi not laying low on lilo solo
Routine of job helps in long recovery
Outrage over botchup at Claudelands
Workwise drivers saved the day on Hobbit job
Kai, whanau, aroha in abundance at Kawhia festival
Otorohanga lasses liven up sevens
School lures pupils with free uniforms, books
Shooting for land speed record
Ocean Park on fast track to stardom
Jimi not laying low on lilo solo
Wacky ideas always came easy to 31-year-old Jimi Hunt; then he slipped into depression and didn't leave his house for two years.
New headquarters in plan
Debate will continue over a $34m building proposal by WRC.
Going for a song
New Fairfield principal ready
An instant beach
Waikato Volleyball Association is prearing to host the Hamilton open leg of the New Zealand Beach Volleyball tour over the weekend.
Chiefs target 'development'
Chiefs head coach Dave Rennie is looking forward to "development opportunities" for his team this weekend.
Rewarding night for achievers
Last night's Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards produced a sister act, with the Nielsen siblings matching each other's efforts.
Fracture prompts change of style
Murray well placed for hat-trick
Instant sporting champion
Rower Eric Murray claims a three-peat at Waikato's sports awards.
Mounting cost of mental illness
Mental health is becoming a significant issue for New Zealanders.
Workwise drivers saved the day for Hobbit
Jake Shaw had a logistical dilemma – at short notice, he needed about 30 fully trained, experienced and professional truck drivers with heavy vehicle licences.
SCF farm sale ends feud
'Fight changes' to raw-milk regulations
Routine of job help
Too much work was the catalyst for one man's meltdown.
Tough time for seasonal businesses
Recession is turning the screws on enterprises this summer, writes Ali Tocker.
Let efficient Kiwi sharemilkers continue to run Crafar farms
LandCorp will no doubt be counting down the days until it gets its inefficient corporate hands on the 16 Crafar farms now the Pengxin Group has been cleared to buy them.
Federated Farmers joins row
Key called into question over farms
Farmers look to maximise merino value
Merino farmers believe the branding of merino meat and successful wool marketing could extend a prosperous farming period.
Editorial - Only Maori voices heard
Non-Maori may well wonder about the opportunities they will be given to voice their opinions.
Chance to farewell a capable woman
At the moment it does feel rather difficult to be orphaned at 45.
The awful plight of farmers
New demands to the tertiary sector
Editorial - Growing trade with China
A glimpse at our trade statistics shows how China has become increasingly important to this country's economic health.
No rebuild for parts of red zone
Parts of Christchurch's red zone will never return to their pre-earthquake position or be suitable for rebuilding, the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority says.
Stab victim tried to get life on track
The parents of a man stabbed in a boarding house said he was trying to get his life on track.
Speed past schoolbus shocks police
Cycling dangers remain
Spy car drivers shun spotlight
Former Wellington resident Ann Reeves has gone to Wellington District Court to defend herself against a $60 parking ticket issued by a Wellington's spy car operator.
Cambodia still reeling
Their photos line the walls of the genocide museum, once a notorious prison where Cambodians were tortured and killed by the brutal Khmer Rouge.
Wikileaks court-martial ordered
All Wikileaks charges against US Private Bradley Manning have been referred to a general court-martial.
FBI, Scotland Yard hacked
Response to US haka 'justified'
Deported teen maintains alias in cells
A US teenager who was deported to South America under a false name never expressed concern during jailhouse phone calls that she was being misidentified as an illegal immigrant from Colombia.
Datsuns perform powerful set at volume
A bunch of squealing Mazdas were in Hamilton on Saturday night, no doubt visiting during the Rotary Nationals up the road at Meremere.
Doobie do
The train of success for this band just keeps on running reports Tracey Cooper.
Gig guide
A dog's life
Spirit of the land
From this special garden comes fresh organic food grown according to tikanga, a veritable taste sensation, full of nutrients.
Me and my gadget - Triumph motorcycle
Andy West, adjunct professor of agribusiness at Waikato University, tells Chris Gardner why the Triumph motorcycle is his favourite gadget.
Review - Huaweia MediaPad
You get what you pay for.Pay 2degrees $549 and you'll get a Huaweia MediaPad.
Tech tips - Battery life
Choices increasing
Me and my gadget - Lync 2010
Damon Kelly, chief executive of Hamilton-based Enlighten Designs, tells Chris Gardner why a piece of software is his favourite gadget.
Ronan Keating lights up Vector
Ronan Keating is a judge on X Factor - but if we had to swap places with him for the night, with him as the hopeful auditionee and us as judges, he'd get a resounding yes from us.
Willis worried about ex
Bruce Willis has been "worried sick" about his former wife Demi Moore.
Meet the Mother creators
Historic building brings film to NZ
Eminem sued by 'homeless' man
US rapper Eminem is being sued for US$9 million (NZ$10.8 million) in a hand written lawsuit by a homeless man.
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Beer review
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Cocktail review
Despite its relatively simple taste, it packs an alcoholic punch with the writer feeling its effects after a few sips.
Wine review
Peacock Sky Winery was recommended by one of the island's friendly locals and we weren't disappointed.
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