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Jane Allen thought her father was dead as she fled from a rogue steer that had butted and stomped the 90-year-old man to the deck of his Hamilton house in a scene she likened to a horror movie.
The bizarre and near fatal drama involved a frantic cattle chase through a house, brave rescuers and … View moreJane Allen thought her father was dead as she fled from a rogue steer that had butted and stomped the 90-year-old man to the deck of his Hamilton house in a scene she likened to a horror movie.
The bizarre and near fatal drama involved a frantic cattle chase through a house, brave rescuers and gun-toting police turned cowboys herding the angry steer with a ute after its final attack on its victim as he was being wheeled into an ambulance.
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Revamping old furniture is not only kinder on the planet, but it allows us the creative freedom to produce a piece that is full of character with Resene Enamacryl. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
The Minister for Mental Health says there’s no easy answer for the city’s “complex” anti-social behaviour issues, but new step-down accommodation being rolled out may help to free-up a mental health sector bottleneck.
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey said in-patents in mental health … View moreThe Minister for Mental Health says there’s no easy answer for the city’s “complex” anti-social behaviour issues, but new step-down accommodation being rolled out may help to free-up a mental health sector bottleneck.
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey said in-patents in mental health care facilities were spending more time than needed there, contributing to high occupancy rates in the institutions.
There were a few beaming faces and one big beam that was the centre of attention at the Waikato Regional Theatre on Wednesday.
The beam in question was a 600kg steel strut that was lifted into place atop the theatre’s flying tower, shortly after midday - but not before it was decorated with … View moreThere were a few beaming faces and one big beam that was the centre of attention at the Waikato Regional Theatre on Wednesday.
The beam in question was a 600kg steel strut that was lifted into place atop the theatre’s flying tower, shortly after midday - but not before it was decorated with about 30 signatures of those who have had central roles in the project.
A meeting of the South Waikato District Council turned into little more than a farce after a local YouTuber and “citizen journalist” refused to turn off his camera, leading to the meeting being adjourned.
What was to be the first full council meeting of the year, with important decisions to … View moreA meeting of the South Waikato District Council turned into little more than a farce after a local YouTuber and “citizen journalist” refused to turn off his camera, leading to the meeting being adjourned.
What was to be the first full council meeting of the year, with important decisions to be made on Waikato Water Done Well legislation, and rates rebates for Kinleith MIll workers destined to lose their jobs, almost didn’t make it past the opening karakia.
Have you ever attended a council meeting? Tell us why you went in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Rugby fans have been left disgruntled, but the Chiefs are defending their big price-hike to tickets − some more than tripling from last week − for Saturday’s action at FMG Stadium Waikato.
It comes as the Super Rugby franchise hosts a unique ‘Rugby and Rhythms’ event featuring a … View moreRugby fans have been left disgruntled, but the Chiefs are defending their big price-hike to tickets − some more than tripling from last week − for Saturday’s action at FMG Stadium Waikato.
It comes as the Super Rugby franchise hosts a unique ‘Rugby and Rhythms’ event featuring a double-header of games at their Hamilton home venue, as well as live music from Kiwi artists in and around the ground.
Do you like the idea of bands at the rugby? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
This Kiwiana pie consists of Watties spaghetti and colby cheese in pastry. Is this our most iconic 'Kiwi' pie?
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One of Hamilton’s most popular bars, House on Hood, has implemented a new age restriction for Saturday nights, barring anyone under the age of 20 from entry.
The decision comes after months of costly damages caused by younger patrons, with bar owner John Lawrenson saying they had finally … View moreOne of Hamilton’s most popular bars, House on Hood, has implemented a new age restriction for Saturday nights, barring anyone under the age of 20 from entry.
The decision comes after months of costly damages caused by younger patrons, with bar owner John Lawrenson saying they had finally reached their breaking point.
Do you think the bar's age limit move will make a difference? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Spare a thought for the plight of the Waikato’s arts lovers over the next few nights.
The fans of theatre, musicals, comedy and other forms of entertainment will be having to make some very tough decisions on what shows to go and see - and which ones they will have to miss - at … View moreSpare a thought for the plight of the Waikato’s arts lovers over the next few nights.
The fans of theatre, musicals, comedy and other forms of entertainment will be having to make some very tough decisions on what shows to go and see - and which ones they will have to miss - at the Hamilton Arts Festival.
The foundations were laid early on for Sophie Ahyu and Oracle-Rose Haenga-Ashby when they were students at Kimihia School in Huntly.
Now Ahyu is head girl at Hamilton Girls’ High School and Haenga-Ashby is head girl at Sacred Heart Girls’ College.
Do you know of other cases like this? … View moreThe foundations were laid early on for Sophie Ahyu and Oracle-Rose Haenga-Ashby when they were students at Kimihia School in Huntly.
Now Ahyu is head girl at Hamilton Girls’ High School and Haenga-Ashby is head girl at Sacred Heart Girls’ College.
Do you know of other cases like this? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Gone are the golden days of wrap-around services and showering in the CBD’s fountains for Hamilton’s streeties, with new bylaws on the way to “take back the CBD”.
Ewan Wilson, Hamilton City west ward councillor says the “soft-touch” approach that’s been taken by the council to … View moreGone are the golden days of wrap-around services and showering in the CBD’s fountains for Hamilton’s streeties, with new bylaws on the way to “take back the CBD”.
Ewan Wilson, Hamilton City west ward councillor says the “soft-touch” approach that’s been taken by the council to address the anti-social behaviour in the CBD isn’t working, and anti-social behaviour is “eroding“ the “essence of the city”.
Do you think bylaws are the right option? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Saturday 22 March 2025
403 Puketaha Rd, Hamilton
10am - 2.00pm
Fundraising for a community AED
Stalls, sausage sizzle, coffee cart and more, come for a fun day out
If youare wanting a stall site, enquiries to puketahahall@gmail.com
A family-friendly plant & garden lovers event! Check out all things plants and gardening at Plant Extravaganza.
Saturday 8 March 2025 | 9.00am- 2.00pm | The Barn - Claudelands
Gate 3 Brooklyn Rd, Hamilton
$5 pp entry 12 yrs and under free
Wheelchair & Pram accessible
That first meeting planted a seed
My obsession with food was present from a very early age. I remember competing with other family members to eat as much as I possibly could and I almost always ate until I felt uncomfortable.
I would be secretive about eating the foods I thought my parents … View moreThat first meeting planted a seed
My obsession with food was present from a very early age. I remember competing with other family members to eat as much as I possibly could and I almost always ate until I felt uncomfortable.
I would be secretive about eating the foods I thought my parents would probably not approve of me eating. I was always aware of the presence of food and was often asking myself how can I get more without others thinking I’m greedy or how can I avoid food altogether because everyone is watching me?
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