In my much earlier seagoing days I crossed the South Pacific 21 times – this during the early to mid-1960s on ships that carried mainly passengers and sometimes cargo. Today as I write this I…
In my much earlier seagoing days I crossed the South Pacific 21 times – this during the early to mid-1960s on ships that carried mainly passengers and sometimes cargo. Today as I write this I…
Marie-ann Quin delivered more than 1200 babies in Waipā and King Country in the 25 years before she retired two years ago. She covered thousands of kilometres in that time travelling to Te Awamutu, Cambridge,…
Hautapu winger Waisake Salabiau helped his side to a 33-17 victory against University in Waikato club rugby on Saturday. The Highlanders pre-season squad member crossed for two tries in the premier clash at the university…
Waikato and King Country residents are making the most significant local government decision in a generation, and in most cases, they only have days, rather than weeks to decide. Senior writers Chris Gardner and Mary…
24 April 2025 The original article has been changed. Timmo’s ITM is still owned and operated by Clayton and Nicky Timmo and not Jack Mathis’ brother. Timmo’s joined ITM in 2004 and after nearly 40…
Waikato Regional Council (WRC) recently approved a submission on the government’s proposed new wastewater environmental performance standards that are intended to be rolled out across New Zealand. Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for…
Good Friday and Easter Sunday are the central events of Easter. While many of us enjoy the holiday and perhaps justify the opportunity to indulge in a bit of chocolate and a hot cross bun…
Author and singer/songwriter Holly Christina was part of the recent Cambridge Autumn Festival lineup with a talk at the library on the publication of the third novel in her ‘Harp and the Lyre’ trilogy. Holly…
Duck hunters will be out in force, on boats, in maimais, on rivers or beside ponds next month as the crack of shotguns signals the start of game bird season. Among those intent to bag…
More punters visited Fieldays last year and spent more money on products and services, according to the University of Waikato economic impact report. The four-day National Agricultural Fieldays attracted 106,000 people through the gates at…
