Back in the heart of the city
Strong recent attendance and lower operating costs have reinforced the decision to return Rotorua’s Night…
Delays mar investigations
The liquidation of five Te Puke-based kiwifruit companies linked to Gurwinder Singh Bains is expected…
Remembering the fallen horses
When New Zealanders think of Anzac Day and Armistice Day, they’re reminded of soldiers who gave their…
Creative economic boost
The Hamilton Arts Festival delivered an estimated $12 million boost to Hamilton’s economy, attracting more…
Shakespeare rocks
Taking the Waikato Summer Shakespeare beyond Hamilton’s boundaries this year proved to be a good call. The 2026 production…
Podcast gives women a voice
Hamilton career coach Susan Trodden has launched a podcast with her Cambridge counterpart Tracey OIivier. The Sandwich Club is a…
Fieldays finds its centre
For the first time in its history, Fieldays will have a central function space designed…
Lots of life in print
There is still plenty of life left in print media, Good Local Media editor Roy…
Bongard deal locks campus land
Waikato University has confirmed its purchase of Tauranga’s Bongard Centre, securing a strategic site as…
Housing market shows renewed confidence
Waipā’s growth story is being reshaped by lifestyle migration, Hamilton’s spill‑over and changing build economics, creating…
India trade opens doors
An India trade deal could create new opportunities for Waikato businesses, senior writer Mary Anne…
Claiming her ground
Julia Baynes is a self-confessed townie whose career in the agricultural and veterinary sphere has made her acutely aware of…
Growing future principals
Senior writer Mary Anne Gill meets two Rotorua deputy principals who are stepping onto a national leadership…
Building leadership capability
Waikato and Bay of Plenty teachers are among 200 educators nationwide selected for a programme…
Festival fuels economy
Andrew Tuck says Homegrown’s arrival in Hamilton is about more than music – it’s a…
India opens doors
Bay of Plenty exporters are emerging as early winners from New Zealand’s new free trade…
