The grief of losing both parents to cancer in quick succession would likely be crushing for most people. For Jonathan Nabbs, it galvanised him into running the width of Canada. The epic 7351-kilometre, 10-month journey – during which Nabbs...
FUNDING A novel funding model that allowed Auckland/Waikato Fish & Game to secure permanent public access to one of New Zealand's best trout fishing rivers without spending a cent of licence-holder money is being touted as a blueprint for...
ENVIRONMENT North Waikato vegetable growers are worried that new “unworkable” environmental legislation could lead to higher vege prices on supermarket shelves or growers selling up. Pukekohe Vegetable Growers Association president...
SPEED LIMITS Whatawhata residents are backing plans to lower speed limits through the village, saying the changes will improve safety at a busy intersection. NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has opened a six-week public consultation on...
ENTERTAINMENT Kiwi country music star Kaylee Bell will headline Equifest's Festival of Speed when the three-day equestrian event makes its Hamilton debut in October. Bell will close out the Friday night show at Claudelands Events Centre as...
