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A Gourmet Food experience in the International Award winning Gardens. Bring the family and taste some cuisine from around the world.
October 19, 2017
You've probably felt your blood begin to boil when another driver cuts you off.
October 18, 2017
The receptionist barely batted an eyelid as a horse trainer tested a US motel's claims that it is pet-friendly.
October 16, 2017
Winners and losers are expected when the Waikato district sets its new rateable values.
October 12, 2017
A white chick named Bloomers is causing a flurry in Rotorua.
October 10, 2017
The Cambridge Lions Club holds its Trash & Treasure Market on the second Sunday of each month and is supported by the Cambridge & Districts Pipe Band.
October 8, 2017
Until Melanie Rakena, executive producer for Jam Television, visited Hawera last month few people recalled that in 1895 Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, had spent an evening presenting his 'At Home' programme to packed hall of South Taranaki residents.
October 5, 2017
Renovating, building, decorating, or upgrading your home? There’s no better place to get fresh ideas, research materials, find great suppliers, source equipment and speak with the experts than at the Waikato Home & Garden Show.
October 3, 2017
The possibility of a hotel development behind Hamilton's historic ArtsPost building may push back earthquake strengthening work.
October 2, 2017
Hamilton's most beautiful wedding fair, at the gorgeous Atrium at Wintec House, corner of Ward & Anglesea Street, Central Hamilton.
September 22, 2017
A large landslip has flooded a river and blocked a road in the Waitomo district.
September 20, 2017
A few years ago, Nasa senior space scientist David Morrison debunked an apocalyptic claim as a hoax.
September 18, 2017
A van rolled dozens of metres down a Hamilton street, wiping out fences and letterboxes, before crashing into a house.
September 15, 2017
Does your blood boil at the sight of a poorly parked car? Do drivers taking up two spaces make you furious?
September 13, 2017
Cherry Blossom Season is traditionally seen as a time to reflect not only on rebirth but on the beauty that can be had in fleeting things.
September 11, 2017
"I like death and I like dead things," says Katey Pittwood in her funeral home turned art studio and living space.
September 7, 2017
Waikato District Council, as part of its Open Waikato economic development service, has partnered with Waikato Innovation Park to offer the free business service from Huntly. The service offers support for start-ups plus advice on business expansion, export market development, research and development funding and product development.
September 5, 2017
Waikato developer has shelled out more than $15 million to bury a section of the national power grid.
September 3, 2017
Once a month Lakehouse Taupo hosts an event for people who enjoy craft beer to come along and meet the brewer, taste a range of craft beer and hear about the brewery; where it came from and where they're going.
August 31, 2017
A South Waikato iwi has declined to support the proposal of a New Zealand company to take water from the Blue Springs.
August 30, 2017
New Zealand First has been left with egg on its face after the party posted a picture from a porn video on its Facebook page.
August 29, 2017
Up to 5000 homes and businesses in Hamilton are without internet because of a cut fibre-optic cable, network company Chorus says.
August 24, 2017
Pet owners across New Zealand are taking cats for walks on leashes in a bid to give them "outside time".
August 22, 2017
ARTillery workshops are designed to give you the skills you need to succeed as an artist or group.
August 20, 2017
Hans Nilsson has spent three years trying to spot an elusive white moose in the town of Eda, in western Sweden. Last week he got lucky and crossed paths with the ghost-coloured herbivore two days in a row.
August 17, 2017
Come along and find out about your garden’s awesome potential to grow healthy food for you and your family. You'll be inspired to get growing!
August 15, 2017
Pedestrians will have an easier time getting through a busy Hamilton intersection after improvements.
August 13, 2017
Pedestrians will have an easier time getting through a busy Hamilton intersection after improvements.
August 13, 2017
A pizza delivery has gone badly wrong in US.
August 10, 2017
Parents are frustrated their concerns have not been acted on after a child was hit by a car on Kiddle Drive on Monday afternoon.
August 9, 2017
Artillery workshops are designed to give you the skills you need to succeed as an artist or group.
August 7, 2017
Reports of downtown Hamilton's demise appear to have been greatly exaggerated.
August 3, 2017
Chrome is back and better than ever before! Ever wanted to just cruise around with your mates in an action packed day at Hampton Downs? Then now is your chance with Chrome - Expression Session.
August 1, 2017
The BMW i3 is a pretty recognisable car at the best of times, but one buyer won't ever have the problem of getting his vehicle mixed up ever again.
July 30, 2017
Discover the power of ritual, the magical art of alchemy, esoteric astrology, shamanism, flower essences and ceremony.
July 27, 2017
Have you heard the one about the flood, the sheep and the rabbits? No?
July 25, 2017
A Tairua resident says she was expecting the large slip which came down, blocking State Highway 25A.
July 23, 2017
Jude Sparks was out on a family hike in the desert near Las Cruces, in New Mexico, US, testing walkie-talkies, when the then-9-year-old boy tripped over a rocky protrusion.
July 20, 2017
MetService is warning of the chance of a small coastal tornado as a storm bringing gales, snow and torrential rain moves down the country.
July 19, 2017
Enjoy all the splendor and excitement of steam. A weekend of steam train rides, amusement park rides, markets, live music, vintage cars and tractors and a magical dinner train.
July 17, 2017
The eastern side of Tokoroa got a rare dusting of snow on Thursday and many locals headed outside to make the most of it.
July 13, 2017
Model railways, toys and hobbies, trade stands and free entertainment for the kids.
July 11, 2017
Motorists have been caught watching pornography on their phones while driving in a police blitz in Australia's second-largest city.
July 9, 2017
Cambridge is twinned with the small northern French town of Le Quesnoy, a town with a special relationship to New Zealand having been liberated by New Zealand troops from German occupation one week before the end of the First World War.
July 6, 2017
A matter of months after becoming the first soft toy to survive a trip into space, SpaceTeddy has trekked up Mount Everest.
July 5, 2017
Never leave a baby in the car - even for a minute, child safety advocates are warning.
July 3, 2017
Don't worry, you are not seeing double, sort of.
June 29, 2017
Jobs will be cut as part of a sand mining operation on the Waikato's west cost is shut down.
June 27, 2017
Word Café Raglan 2017 is an extravaganza of the written and spoken word. We’ve got poets, storytellers, activists, explorers, best-selling novelists and inspired novices - all coming together in the celebration of words and books.
June 25, 2017
The Taupo trout fishery is thought to be overstocked, preventing trout from growing to a very large size.
June 22, 2017
After selling out this January, the Soundsplash Festival is pleased to announce its return to Raglan’s stunning Wainui Reserve Friday, January 19 to Sunday, January 21 in 2018.
June 21, 2017
It's dark as Julian Weir pulls into the empty carpark outside the Bell Block swimming pools, but inside the splash of his Team Aquablades New Plymouth teammate's training already echoes off the walls.
June 19, 2017
Music through the streets and malls of Hamilton for the Fête de la Musique (World Music Day). Hear everything from a big band to solo performers - at no cost!
June 15, 2017
Helping the mobility impaired keep fit is part of the aim behind additional exercise equipment being installed at Tokoroa's Lake Moananui.
June 13, 2017
More than 100 hours has been spent designing and felting the largest planet in the solar system.
June 8, 2017
Street sign theft costs taxpayers about a $1 million per year but the toll of replacing the misappropriated markers is dwindling.
June 6, 2017
Lastseason.co.nz presents NZ's largest Clothing & Shoes Sale Expo. 30-80% off the biggest names in Surf/Street/Skate. More than a $Million worth of men's, women's & youth gear on sale.
June 4, 2017
Seventy-five high-tech jobs will be created in the Waikato with the construction of a corrugated packaging plant at Hamilton Airport.
June 1, 2017
The Cancer Society's free Living Well programme offers practical ways of living well, building knowledge, self-confidence and self-help skills wherever you are in your cancer journey.
May 31, 2017
Messy, wet and cold mud pies may be the hot winter dish on menus at preschools around the country.
May 29, 2017
This is a humerous, entertaining and inspirational event full of tips and ideas around ways you can minimise waste at home. You get a free $100 goodie bag with each ticket, bursting with waste minimisation products.
May 25, 2017
This month the rodent, or rodents, repeatedly chewed through tough plastic water pipes in his roof causing water to flood his New Plymouth home.
May 23, 2017
Hoons doing burnouts provide the soundtrack to Friday nights and weekend afternoons in at least one Hamilton street.
May 21, 2017
"Andre, please accept my thanks and gratitude for the financial services you offered me. I found you very professional and approachable and you provided me with appropriate options open to me so that I could move forward. I will definitely be recommending your services to others."
- Michelle E.
March 27, 2017
"Excellent thank you Rodney, much appreciated!
And we really appreciated the additional input and work from Daz, he was amazing and provided an excellent service.
Thanks again"
- Kylie
March 5, 2017
"...workmanship and finishes were excellent..."
The Wackrows team manufactured all the Joinery for our new home. Our builder Tomik recommended Wackrows as a quality Master Joiner. Your workmanship and finishes were excellent; your matching of the wood grains for the kitchen joinery was superb; and every aspect continues to function perfectly. We would be very happy to show any of your potential customers your joinery in our home.
Best Regards,
J & J Syme
January 30, 2017
"Very reliable and always available at short notice"
"Over the past 12 months we have used Richard from Advanced Pool Services to maintain the Resort swimming pool. Richard has proven to be very reliable and always available at short notice. The pool's clarity has improved immensely and never been better. His charges are very realistic given the service he provides and is well within our budget. We would highly recommend Riachrd and his team to any prospective clients."
- Biank and Michael
January 11, 2017
Enjoy non-stop action all day and night long- returning favourites the Hurricane, Dodgem Cars, Graviton, Scream Machine, Giant Slide, Merry Go Round and much more.
January 5, 2017
An Australian woman says she got the fright of her life when a red-bellied black snake popped up in front of her from under the bonnet of her car while she was going at 100kmh.
January 4, 2017
You have to enjoy life. Always be surrounded by people that you like, people who have a nice conversation. There are so many positive things to think about.
January 3, 2017
Waikato residents should brace themselves for a stormy night.
December 21, 2016
Work hard, stay positive, and get up early. It's the best part of the day.
December 20, 2016
The Last Season Pop Up Roadshow is heading back to Hamilton! This will be Hamilton's biggest ever branded clothing sale. $Million of new stock!
December 19, 2016
Successful people maintain a positive focus in life no matter what is going on around them. They stay focused on their past successes rather than their past failures, and on the next action steps they need to take to get them closer to the fulfillment of their goals rather than all the other distractions that life presents to them.
December 15, 2016
A two 2 day community event featuring loads of fun free activities. The event will kick off with a Movie in the Park on Friday evening followed by an action packed Christmas in the Park on Saturday.
December 14, 2016
If any further proof were needed that geopolitical intrigue can stalk the humblest of Pakistan's inhabitants, consider the recent cases of two Pakistani birds.
December 11, 2016
Guy does a 40-minute comedy set to start then after dinner he will transform your friends and workmates and will have your work makes doing hilarious things. His performance is 1st class and not to be missed.
December 8, 2016
They talk about the failure of socialism but where is the success of capitalism in Africa, Asia and Latin America?
December 7, 2016
On a cold and unpleasant night, Graeme Jacobsen stripped off his police uniform and dived into the Waikato River to save an elderly woman.
December 6, 2016
Workers dug up a city street in Jacksonville Florida to free a 400kg manatee that was stuck in a drain pipe.
November 30, 2016
Our free monthly educational seminars are part of our education programme, providing information to empower decision-making
November 28, 2016
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
November 27, 2016
StarJam empowers young people with disabilities through performance opportunities here in Hamilton and Nationwide.
November 24, 2016
The starting point of all achievement is desire.
November 22, 2016
New Zealand is on the way to becoming the world's first smoke-free country.
November 20, 2016
South Korea's Asiana Airlines has pulled plans for charter flights into Christchurch in the wake of the Kaikoura earthquake.
November 17, 2016
Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day.
November 16, 2016
Professor of Accounting Grant Samkin - ‘Moving beyond the green and purple: People I’ve known and places we’re going’.
November 14, 2016
“I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how grateful I was and am for the care and education that Max received while in Kindyz. Sharee and her wonderful team at Bubz were absolutely fantastic. They anticipated Max's needs, put me at ease and were completely understanding of our unusual situation. I cannot thank them enough and still to date Max speaks of Kindy Bubz. I would not hesitate to recommend them for any friend or family.”
November 11, 2016
Hamilton woman Ariane Bailey has become a strong advocator for people to listen to their gut when it comes to health concerns.
November 11, 2016
Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace.
November 8, 2016
Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It's about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve it, especially when the stakes are high and the consequences really matter. It is about laying the groundwork for others' success, and then standing back and letting them shine.
November 6, 2016
Get out your leather jackets and pull on your bobby socks with Rydell High’s senior class of 1959. Grease is touring New Zealand - Just in time for your Christmas Party for 2016!
November 3, 2016
The man who has done his best has done everything.
November 2, 2016
A stolen teddy bear has sparked a flurry of letters to the Pope from a class of school children in Taranaki.
November 1, 2016
Comedy at the Meteor is back for the last show of 2016. Late October is probably too early to call it a Christmas special, but phwoar! It'll be a cracker!
October 26, 2016
Clever men are good, but they are not the best.
October 25, 2016
Students have been spilling out of classrooms and into desks in the corridor of one Hamilton school while they await funding for more space.
October 24, 2016
That's your best friend and your worst enemy - your own brain.
October 20, 2016
Come and spend an evening with Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings artist Matahi Brightwell. Brightwell will discuss the story behind the creation of the carvings, the meaning behind them and the connection to his grandmother.
October 18, 2016
It seemed like manna from heaven as hand towels fluttered down from above.
October 16, 2016
This can be great place to relax at the friendly pub and enjoy live music after long day's work or travel.
Come and enjoy live music from some of the Taupo's Local musicians.
October 13, 2016
Andrew King has been elected Hamilton's mayor with a single-digit majority.
October 12, 2016
The best revenge is to live on and prove yourself.
October 10, 2016
The mayor of a Taranaki town has defended its decision to spend $30,000 on a single Christmas tree, saying it was something the community asked for.
October 4, 2016
This course develops your skills in computer programs Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, providing an overview of their fundamental features. Perfectly suited to those wanting to edit or manipulate photos and graphic images, for use in design activities such as basic graphic design and social networking or other web-related activities.
October 3, 2016
This is the precept by which I have lived: Prepare for the worst; expect the best; and take what comes.
October 2, 2016
A multi-level home in Hamilton's inner city is the new black.
September 29, 2016
The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.
September 28, 2016
Hear stories inspired by the exhibition Te Whaanau Maarama. Recommended for children.
September 27, 2016
The best preparation for tomorrow is to do today's work superbly well.
September 22, 2016
This moment is about you. Created with the intention for supernatural connection. We would love you to come to our place and pursue with us God’s Presence. It is in created moments and time set aside that we encounter the real, living and true presence of God. Know Him authentically. Come to “The River.” Aroha and Blessings. Pastor Mark and Sarah Percy.
September 21, 2016
A man called British police to report that his former girlfriend for over feeding their hamster "looking like a fat little pig" by over-feeding it.
September 19, 2016
Thousands have flocked to the Mystery Creek Events Centre for the first day of the 2016 NZ Motorhome, Caravan and Leisure Show.
September 15, 2016
“Just a note to once again thank you for the lovely job you did on our sofas.
Every time I come out in the morning and see them I feel the pleasure in them all over again.
The entire family & friends have seen them and everyone likes them and so they should.
Thank you again.”
- Valerie
September 15, 2016
There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.
September 13, 2016
Join the Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari Team during Conservation Week, and learn about this awesome community-led project, and NZ conservation in action! If you wish to join the team on a Guided Tour during Conservation Week go to our website and enter the Discount Codes: CWSMGT to receive 25% discount.
September 11, 2016
Do the best you can, and don't take life too serious.
September 7, 2016
Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace.
September 6, 2016
A photo of a child seemingly chasing a cheetah has left everyone baffled.
September 5, 2016
Oh What a Night! awaits all music fans. During the '60s and '70s, the No. 1 hits Sherry, December, 1963 (Oh What A Night), Walk Like A Man, Silence Is Golden, Dawn (Go Away), Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry saw the Four Seasons and lead singer Frankie Valli propelled to super stardom.
September 1, 2016
A problem is a chance for you to do your best.
August 30, 2016
Hamilton kids who want to learn in te reo Māori will have another option from 2017.
August 29, 2016
"I am very happy with the way the bait stations are working. We are using them as part of a pest control programme in the Helps Kaik reserve. The Pied Piper Bait Stations have performed very well with no problems. Thanks again Kevin."
Many thanks.
John
August 25, 2016
In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.
August 24, 2016
An American town's mayor cannot speak English and doesn't wear clothes, but that hasn't stopped him being voted in for a third term.
August 23, 2016
Investors of all skill levels are invited to come along and learn from expert investor and Property Coach Trevor Moore at this free education night.
August 21, 2016
I've always thought of acting as more of an exercise in empathy, which is not to be confused with sympathy. You're trying to get inside a certain emotional reality or motivational reality and try to figure out what that's about so you can represent it.
August 18, 2016
The unique insights and research of Rudolf Steiner into subjects such as education, medicine and agriculture has grown in both relevance and urgency for today’s modern society.
August 16, 2016
Christine Clark, Glenda Giles and Natalie Rouse have all been working for New Zealand Post for more than 30 years.
August 15, 2016
"Know A Fence have been supplying & building fences/retaining walls for Generation Homes Ltd since 2003.
We have found the team at Know A Fence exceedingly easy to work with & always readily available for quotes, queries etc we may have.
Their high level of worksmanship and strong customer satisfaction focus has made for a pleasant working relationship and we have no hesitation in recommending Charlie & the team at Know A Fence for all your fencing requirements."
- Clinton
August 15, 2016
Footage has emerged from China of a man cutting down a tree so he can steal a bike.
August 10, 2016
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
August 8, 2016
If you organise meetings, accommodation, functions, activities, or anything business event related, in the Hamilton & Waikato region don’t miss this informal mini tradeshow and networking drinks.
August 7, 2016
"Just wanted to thank you and the team again for the time and effort you spent in designing and constructing our new signage for MTF Hamilton . We are absolutely stoked with the final outcome and love the design as it makes us stand out from the crowd because of it’s appeal to the eye. I would recommend you and your team to anyone that is looking at brand solutions for their business and I love the way you guys just get the job done from start to finish with minimal fuss and no distraction to our business. Thanks again for a job well done."
- Barry
August 4, 2016
Learning is the beginning of wealth. Learning is the beginning of health. Learning is the beginning of spirituality. Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins.
August 3, 2016
In an effort to get more young people into employment, the Otorohanga District Council is pumping more than $100,000 into driver's licence training.
August 2, 2016
The unique insights and research of Rudolf Steiner into subjects such as education, medicine and agriculture has grown in both relevance and urgency for today’s modern society.
August 1, 2016
If you want to conquer fear, don't sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.
July 28, 2016
Register now for this 2-hour, content-rich event which is aimed at anyone serious about investing in the New Zealand property market in 2016.
July 26, 2016
The new face of the Labour Party leadership is small, furry and named Stuart. Labour leader Andrew Little's billboard erected outside his New Plymouth electorate office on Northgate has been taken to by some creative vandals, who expertly superimposed the face of the movie mouse Stuart Little.
July 24, 2016
Once again our tutors have prepared an exciting school holiday programme for young artists. All children will work around the same subjects on projects suitable for their age and skill level. Children who already attended the first week can skip the introduction in the second week and jump straight into a new project.
July 20, 2016
Wild winter weather gave the Hamilton Farmers' Market a walloping one too many times, so the organisers have decided to move somewhere more sheltered.
July 19, 2016
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
July 18, 2016
“Andrew and Tracey have been fantastic to deal with.
I have purchased cane furniture from them and had several items of furniture and squabs re-upholstered by them also.
Their workmanship is of a high standard and they are really friendly and helpful when trying to decide on fabrics and design.”
- Heather
July 17, 2016
Shipping container company Royal Wolf is involved in confidential talks about housing the homeless in modified shipping containers.
July 14, 2016
Your friendly Tech experts at Geeks on Wheels have come to Maori Hill Community Centre to give you free tech advice, right on the spot.
July 11, 2016
When Andy Murray broke down in tears on Centre Court after the most painful defeat of his life, it was impossible to imagine the Scot would be wrapping up a second Wimbledon title just four years later.
July 10, 2016
To begin, begin.
July 7, 2016
Quiz Night: General; knowledge, tv themes, famous voices. sport, all blacks, movies, video clips.
July 6, 2016
World dairy prices dropping 0.4 percent at the GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight.
July 4, 2016
Art School Taupo is a special two day event made up up of 14 mini art based workshops tutored by various local and award winning artists in a wide variety of topics and mediums.
June 30, 2016
"Aztech, you have outstanding service, excellent workers who have done an absolutely first class job. Farm Building built to perfection and before specified time - would highly recommend you to all."
June 30, 2016
Don't fight the problem, decide it.
June 29, 2016
First it was bottle flipping, a seemingly innocuous water bottle trick that temporarily took over the internet.
June 27, 2016
I really believe that everyone has a talent, ability, or skill that he can mine to support himself and to succeed in life.
June 23, 2016
Come along and Play at a Waikato Playcentre near you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to attend open days across all Waikato Playcentre’s during week eight of this term.
June 21, 2016
Greyhound trainer Karen Walsh is a huge Warriors fan.
June 19, 2016
“Troy was a delight to deal with friendly, polite and nothing was a trouble for him."
- Maree
June 16, 2016
Follow your inner moonlight; don't hide the madness.
June 15, 2016
"I thought, am I losing my mind?"
That was the reaction of Oisin Lavelle as he spent two hours watching a mysterious, brightly coloured sphere moving in the sky south-west of Christchurch on Monday night.
June 14, 2016
Learn to paint in oils with Jacquie Ellis - Karangahake artist. Classes run in 5-week blocks - $95 per block. Some classes include materials, canvases etc. Small classes so your time with the tutor is maximised. Learn to create your own masterpiece.
June 13, 2016
The weeds keep multiplying in our garden, which is our mind ruled by fear. Rip them out and call them by name.
June 7, 2016
The future of organisations operating in the Not-For-Profit sector has always been uncertain with many facing the equal challenge of funding and relevancy.
June 5, 2016
"Signcraftsmen have handled our signage and signwriting for several years now, and we trust their consistently high standard of work. It is a pleasure to work with their professional, punctual and friendly team and we would recommend their service."
- Therese
June 2, 2016
Leap, and the net will appear.
June 1, 2016
Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace.
May 31, 2016
Details of Sonny Bill Williams' new three-year deal with New Zealand Rugby will be confirmed on Wednesday, and the cross-code star is believed to be favouring a move to the Blues.
May 30, 2016
Never mind Dexter, a Kiwi student is embracing all the gore of blood spatter in an effort to help crack complicated crimes.
May 26, 2016
Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed - there's so little competition.
May 24, 2016
Secondary school students who want to get a taste of law and experience the thrill of the court room can take part in the University of Waikato’s Secondary Schools’ Mooting Competition.
May 22, 2016
"Rodney and the team did the concrete floors for my new retail shop in Cambridge. We are absolutely thrilled with the end result of the floors, they have come up beautifully, it looks amazing and we get so many compliments regarding the new concrete finish. Rodney's team went over and above to work over the weekend and late into the night to complete the floors, so that building could start on Monday. The team was very professional to deal with and helpful in all aspects of the job. I would thoroughly recommend The Polished Concrete Company and you are welcome to check out our new concrete floors at our shop in Cambridge."
-Helen
May 19, 2016
A Night of Hope is an event for all ages, featuring live music from talented social justice musician, Levi McGrath, who spent six months working with former child soldiers in Uganda.
May 18, 2016
Step by step and the thing is done.
May 16, 2016
Mobil has been fined $288,000 in the Environment Court after thousands of litres of oil spilled into Tauranga Harbour.
May 15, 2016
Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.
May 12, 2016
“Andrew and Tracey have been fantastic to deal with.
I have purchased cane furniture from them and had several items of furniture and squabs re-upholstered by them also.
Their workmanship is of a high standard and they are really friendly and helpful when trying to decide on fabrics and design.”
-Heather
May 12, 2016
The Hospice Waikato and Montana Catering Bucket List Banquet is the Waikato’s finest charity gala dinner.
May 11, 2016
A Scottish man has been arrested for teaching his girlfriend's pug dog to do a Nazi salute.
May 10, 2016
Our annual Garage Sale is on again. If you are in the market for a bargain or two, be sure to mark this date in your diary. We had a huge amount of great items for sale last year, and I'm sure that this year is going to be even better!
May 5, 2016
Tainui Group Holdings has outed itself as the company behind the rule breach designed to protect Lake Taupo after the regional council withheld its details.
May 4, 2016
A goal is a dream with a deadline.
May 4, 2016
Knowledge and confidence are essential to your success in life and career. Discover how you can gain comprehensive knowledge of accounting and become a confident MYOB user in just 4 weeks.
April 26, 2016
Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination.
April 25, 2016
A Chinese tourist has died after being hit by falling rock said to be caused by monkeys.
April 24, 2016
I attribute my success to this - I never gave or took any excuse.
April 21, 2016
Come enjoy ice skating at Goodwood School. It’s a great, safe and fun way to get active and also an activity that kids can do together with their parent(s) and friends. Entry fee is $7 for kids (under 16) and $13 for adults (ice skates included).
April 20, 2016
Auckland investors continue to make their mark on Hamilton property owners' wallets with the announcement that 77 per cent of residential ratepayers are going to see an increase in rates.
April 18, 2016
Never, never, never give up.
April 13, 2016
A woman catching a bus into Sydney's CBD had a chunk of her hair cut off by passengers who were sitting behind her, according to a witness.
April 12, 2016
The Hamilton Gardens Discovery Trail will take children on a journey where they can explore an enchanting world of secret themed gardens.
April 10, 2016
You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.
April 5, 2016
Join us for this refreshing and dynamic seminar where we separate fact from fiction in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. This morning seminar includes morning tea and plenty of question and answer time.
April 4, 2016
Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.
March 30, 2016
The best of French cinema returns to New Zealand in 2016.
March 29, 2016
A koala held up traffic on Saturday after running around haphazardly on a Brisbane highway road.
March 28, 2016
The first big report card on the well-being of the entire Waikato River system shows it fails to make the grade.
March 21, 2016
The NZ Advanced Driver Training Course is New Zealand's premier advanced driver training. We operate and conduct courses nationwide, utilising driver training venues in Pukekohe, Taupo, Manawatu, Christchurch and Invercargill.
March 20, 2016
Ever wondered what creatures come out at night in Hamilton city? Book into one of our famous Bat Tours and find out!
March 9, 2016
Attend this workshop and emerge as a more confident and effective leader, equipped with practical skills that can be transferred to your workplace as well as your personal life.
March 9, 2016
The name of Fairlie's newest eatery is turning heads before it even opens.
March 7, 2016
Space is an inspirational concept that allows you to dream big.
March 2, 2016
Suvarn Naidoo will readily admit it. He's an adrenaline junkie - and that's why he loves karting.
March 1, 2016
In these challenging economic times make sure you have a highly persuasive website! It’s one of the most cost effective methods of generating new business! If you are serious about growing your business and generating great results from your website, then this is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss!
February 29, 2016
Reach for the stars.
February 25, 2016
An unexplained high pitched whining sound is plaguing a US town, and puzzling experts.
February 23, 2016
We're putting Waikato on the map by bringing you the biggest and best orientation yet!!
February 21, 2016
Let each man exercise the art he knows.
February 17, 2016
What a Women Wants - Learn what to wear & how to dress. Featuring Lisa O'Neill stylist and motivator. Lisa has 21 years of experience dressing women of all ages and body shapes.
February 16, 2016
People as far north as Dunedin are reporting feeling a "severe" earthquake which struck far to the south of the country.
February 15, 2016
A fun singles ball where you can wine, dine, dance and meet other single people of all ages. There is a live band, an MC and a cash bar; dress code is formal and/or smart.
February 11, 2016
Prayer is man's greatest power!
February 9, 2016
This passage, written in a combination of letters and numbers, has been circulating social media for years and purports that only certain "strong minds" can read it.
February 7, 2016
Yesterday we obeyed kings and bent our necks before emperors. But today we kneel only to truth, follow only beauty, and obey only love.
February 4, 2016
It's not quite school at most know it at Rototuna Junior High, since no bells signal the start, intervals or end of the day.
February 3, 2016
Guest speaker: Malcolm Walter is a Professor of Astrobiology at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. He has worked for 35 years on the geological evidence of early life on Earth, including the earliest convincing evidence of life.
February 1, 2016
Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe, and enthusiastically act upon... must inevitably come to pass!
January 28, 2016
While out shopping don't forget to take a spin on the Grand Carousel by the playground.
NZ's grandest ride, 3 rows of galloping horses, fun for everyone.
January 26, 2016
Ground keeping the biggest water hazard in New Zealand is no easy feat, but at least Mathew Neilson doesn't have to fix any divots.
January 24, 2016
Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout.
January 19, 2016
Millions of Kiwis are spending the equivalent of two working days a week glued to a screen.
January 18, 2016
Part of the Mahi Aroha Summer Programme: This tour gives you a unique look into the significant cultural, environmental and historic sites of the Ngati Hikairo people.
January 17, 2016
They looked like a load of carrots - but on closer inspection, the game was up.
January 14, 2016
Waikato will have to defend their national sevens title without the services of several key New Zealand stars.
January 13, 2016
Thinking: the talking of the soul with itself.
January 12, 2016
Enjoy non stop action all day and night long- the Safari Playhouse giant inflatable, returning favourites the Hurricane, Dodgem Cars, Graviton, Ghost Train, Giant Slide, Merry Go Round and much more.
January 7, 2016
Marty Toa from Waitara is keen to revive the rotten corn business in Taranaki.
January 5, 2016
Owner Gary Harding had the chance of a unique New Year's Day Group II double washed away by heavy rain at Ellerslie which forced the late scratching of his thoroughbred filly Capella.
January 3, 2016
Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen - that stillness becomes a radiance.
December 21, 2015
Herman Petrick's first experience with banishing what he calls demonic energy came out of the blue in a home in Wellington in May, 2012.
December 21, 2015
Join us this Christmas Eve for a very special Christmas Event!
December 20, 2015
I believe it is in my nature to dance by virtue of the beat of my heart, the pulse of my blood and the music in my mind.
December 18, 2015
Young and old are invited to share some Christmas cheer with music provided by the Taupo Concert Band and students from Taupo Christian School. Get into the Christmas spirit and join this very popular free event brought to you by Friends of Taupo Public Library.
December 16, 2015
The Cambridge section of the Waikato Expressway has been officially opened – six months ahead of schedule.
December 14, 2015
Christmas Carols in the Park. Join Taupo Big Band with a few classic Christmas Carols. Great family activity.
December 10, 2015
It is by acts and not by ideas that people live.
December 8, 2015
Former Southland man Nigel Sherborne didn't realise he would be a central figure in one of cricket's most bizarre incidents when he donned the pads in Brisbane on Saturday.
December 6, 2015
I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.
December 2, 2015
The Royal Society of New Zealand presents the 2015 New Zealand Aronui Lecture to be presented by Professor Iain McCalman of the University of Sydney.
December 1, 2015
Her products retail alongside Prada and Gucci, and get used by global superstars. But Hammamas owner Sacha Hardy can be found in bare feet and jeans, sitting at her home in rural Waikato.
November 30, 2015
An entertaining evening of varied choral music featuring the Mighty River Harmony Chorus and the Waikato Rivertones Chorus together with talented local choirs.
November 26, 2015
In a gentle way, you can shake the world.
November 24, 2015
A 6.5m tall "mega cow" is planned for Morrinsville as part of the Herd of Cows? street art project.
November 22, 2015
The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another's, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.
November 19, 2015
The worlds going to end on the 20th. We decided it would be nice to put together a smashing night of musical weirdness to see us through! Come party and lose your minds with us at Altitude Bar on Alexandra street- you wont regret a thing, you wont have time to!
November 18, 2015
The average New Zealand cow is producing 18 per cent more milk today than what she did 10 years ago because of better genetics and feed.
November 16, 2015
Out of difficulties grow miracles.
November 11, 2015
The Digital Photography Novice Group meets on every 2nd Wednesday of the Month. We discuss ways to improve your photography.
November 10, 2015
A huge sinkhole has swallowed more than a dozen cars in the parking lot of a new restaurant in Meridian, Mississippi.
November 8, 2015
Family friendly event for all ages. Movie, Lazer Show and Fireworks.
All funds raised go back to the Taupo Community.
November 5, 2015
Melbourne Cup day was celebrated in styleat the Te Aroha & District Community Hospital.
November 2, 2015
When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
November 1, 2015
Community House in Morrinsville is calling for donations for Christmas parcels for those in need.
October 29, 2015
From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.
October 28, 2015
Welcome to Dream River Poker, NZ's leading free poker league, where you will be playing in live, free texas hold 'em poker tournaments right here at Retrospect (part of the the Ambassador Hotel complex) for your chance to move on to Venue, Regional & National Championships and your shot at up to 5 seats into the WSOP.
October 25, 2015
We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.
October 22, 2015
A man who admitted illegally owning a Taser bought it to use on himself, so he could be like martial arts star Bruce Lee.
October 20, 2015
The actions of a group of Cambridge residents has succeeded in saving one of the town's historic icons – an old red post box.
October 19, 2015
With self-discipline most anything is possible.
October 14, 2015
Waikato Institute of Education (WIE) currently has classes in French, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, German, and English. We can also arrange private tuition for languages not listed. Next term starting on 13/15 October 2015.
October 12, 2015
A Kiwi tom cat found mangy and flea-ridden in Brisbane now has another international connection to his story.
October 11, 2015
A cow carcass left to rot and seep into the main water supply of a Waikato school has sparked health concerns.
October 8, 2015
Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
October 6, 2015
Living Enlightenment : Crazy Wisdom for Crazy Times
A Series of public talks throughout the North Island from 2 October – 8 October 2015 with Yanchiji
October 4, 2015
Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.
October 1, 2015
You are invited to join us at The Meteor Theatre, for an evening of conversation and connection for creative people.
September 30, 2015
The Department of Internal Affairs has rejected a request by the Jedi Society Incorporated to be recognised as a legitimate charitable endeavour, with all the tax-free benefits that entails.
September 28, 2015
A 2 metre high colourful chair on the roadside in Cambridge's Cowley Drive, made from recycled wood and decorated with a mirror and CDs, has caught the eye of passers-by.
September 22, 2015
If you are in Taupo on Tuesday - Do not miss this
September 21, 2015
I think I've been addicted to openness since long before my rock career. I was terrible as a teenager. I used to go out of my way to make people uncomfortable with personal details. I was always fascinated by the idea that we have these weird, random boundaries between what we do and don't show.
September 20, 2015
A national tsunami warning that had been in force following a magnitude-8.3 earthquake off the coast of Chile has been cancelled.
September 17, 2015
The trend for annoying your girlfriend with a barrage of puns - then posting the results on YouTube - has taken a Kiwi detour into the bush.
September 16, 2015
First 35 through the door - please be there at 6.30pm - we have a busy night ahead of us
entrance from bridge street only - there is ample parking at the rear of the building...
September 15, 2015
I know that a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania is about the most random place for a country singer to come from, but I had an awesome childhood.
September 10, 2015
Sustaining the ocean and its environment is in the best interest of mussel farmers on the Firth of Thames.
September 8, 2015
A cat on a fiery mat, a sizzling bird on a wire and a horse in a drain made for an unusual day of animal rescues for fire crews.
September 6, 2015
Don't miss the latest offering from one of New Zealand's most successful live comedy acts. The Laughing Samoans comedy duo of Eteuati Ete and Tofiga Fepuleai has been touring the world for more than a decade now performing their hilarious and unique brand of humour.
September 3, 2015
I have a Woody Allen Jewish attitude to life: that it's all going to be disastrous. That it hasn't all been that way is simply down to some random quirk of fate.
September 2, 2015
Heavy, persistent rain has caused flooding and commuter chaos across the upper North Island and triggered weather warnings for parts of Waikato.
August 31, 2015
When it comes to inanimate objects, expect the unexpected.
August 26, 2015
A fourth man wanted for allegedly bashing a weary driver with the butt of a gun and robbing him has been arrested.
August 23, 2015
Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band are heading to the Nivara Lounge in Hamilton on Thursday 20th August ready to 'rock the joint'.
August 19, 2015
The region's million-dollar Waikato Plan had been given a "reset" after the project became bogged down in information.
August 18, 2015
I'm not like most designers, who have to set sail on an exotic getaway to get inspired. Most of the time, it's on my walk to work, or sitting in the subway and seeing something random or out of context.
August 17, 2015
Scientists in the US have discovered a species of octopus that uses sneaky methods to hunt, engages in some romantic - if not a bit rough - sex and spends months breeding.
August 13, 2015
Our club is made up of members with a wide range of experience and knowledge of photography. We all enjoy sharing and talking about our interest in photography.
August 10, 2015
They've helped keep people alive in the outdoors and trained thousands of safety conscious firearms users but a former volunteer says the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council has been gutted to the core.
August 9, 2015
Random chance plays a huge part in everybody's life.
August 5, 2015
A Texas man has been hit in the jaw by his own bullet after it bullet ricochetted off an armadillo.
August 4, 2015
An Introduction to Mindfulness Facilitator: Vanisri Mills (Counsellor)
August 3, 2015
A chance meeting was the catalyst for a Franklin woman's decision to head to Nepal and use her skills to make a difference in the village of Gogane.
July 29, 2015
One of the best things about paintings is their silence - which prompts reflection and random reverie.
July 27, 2015
It came from the deep with big eyes and sharp teeth, but the marine creature that washed up on Rabbit Island, near Nelson, was more novel than scary.
July 26, 2015
Now here’s a band that will keep you coming back for more. With Mark in front of the mic you’ll be kept well entertained even between songs!
July 23, 2015
A potato-top pie has won the top pie award at the 19th annual Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards.
July 21, 2015
The progression of roles you take strings together a portrait of an actor, but it's a completely random process.
July 19, 2015
No-one knows the location of the Old St Paul's Cathedtral foundation stone 150 years after it was laid.
July 16, 2015
Dress up, bring along some snacks and settle in for an evening of 'Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone' questions and activities. Prizes donated by Sail Barbary, AC Baths, Heli Adventure Flights & Huka Falls Jet.
July 15, 2015
Jojo Gittings started Two Birds Eatery, her allergy-friendly raw and whole foods café in Hamilton, a year and a half ago. It's in an unlikely location, tucked into the side of her father Bernard Gittings' pub, The Riv, in a corner of the Clyde Street shopping centre. But the café has quickly become a popular spot for many Hamiltonians and is now open seven days a week.
July 15, 2015
