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Hamilton leads the way with 'living wage'

Hamilton has become the first city council in New Zealand to approve paying all staff a 'living wage'.

Family can't sleep after burglary

A week on from what Hamilton police described as the worst burglary they had seen in a decade, a young mother and her children still can't sleep.

Aucklanders in exodus to Hamilton

Aucklanders are looking as far away as Hamilton to buy homes as more people find themselves squeezed out of their local real estate market.

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Movie Clip: Life of Pi

Game Review: Bioshock Infinite

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of previewing Irrational Games' highly anticipated Bioshock Infinite.

Finance: Clarify your position

Lots of people volunteer their time to be on boards, whether it's serving a community organisation or running a company.

League: Ngaruawahia grab win

Conventional wisdom says rugby league games are often won in the period just before and just after half time.

Academic honours for popular writer

Rocky Horror maestro Richard O'Brien is revelling in his new role as an academic.

Think pink for breast cancer support

Wear something pink and get to the Fairfield Baptist Church for a Pink Ribbon Breakfast 'brunch' to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Big bucks back misinformation

Write a regular column on sustainability and it's natural to discuss climate-change facts and issues from time to time.

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School looks back to go forward

The Waikato Waldorf School Medieval Carnival is a step back in time, featuring craft displays and historical demonstrations from throughout history, with a visible...

Behaviour alarms Parentline

A Hamilton child advocacy organisation is concerned at an emerging trend of children presenting with "highly sexualised behaviour".

Top award for website

Waikato Regional Council's web team has won the country's top local government website honours.

Safety first vital for chainsaw chaps

It's chainsaw Safety Awareness Week, and St John are working with chainsaw-makers Stihl to keep safety "top of mind".