66 days ago

'Invisible boy' Malachi was failed again and again until his brutal death

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The torture and murder of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz is a “national disgrace” but changes made in the wake of his death will not prevent further killings in the future.

The damning view of Coroner Janet Anderson is revealed in a long-awaited 132-page report into one of New Zealand’s most shocking child-killings - the 2021 death of Malachi at the hands of his ‘caregiver’, Michaela Barriball.

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3 hours ago

Indian Ink return with new show!

Indian Ink

Indian Ink Theatre Company return with the premiere of Balloon Dog; a deeply affecting and timely new work inspired by one of India’s most beloved stories. Following a sell out preview season, this highly anticipated production from Indian Ink embarks on its Aotearoa tour to Whangārei, Hamilton, Tauranga and Auckland from 16 May – 20 June.

An adaptation of Kabuliwala by Rabindranath Tagore, Indian Ink swaps 1800s Calcutta for 21st century Auckland in a beautifully tender tale that reveals we’re more alike than we think. In true Ink style, it blends serious laughter with music and dance that lifts the room.
Book Now!

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4 days ago

Former Waipā mayor, regional council chairperson Alan Livingston dies

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

He’s been as described as a “true statesman” with a “calm, considered approach” who dedicated decades to his community.

Tributes are flowing after the death of former Waipā mayor and regional council chairperson Alan Livingston.

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16 hours ago

Poll: What do you think about medicinal cannabis?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Politicians may not usually be keen to be snapped with cannabis, but the Deputy Prime Minister is backing a growing medicinal export industry.

David Seymour was in Waikato to cut the ribbon at the opening of Ora Pharm’s medicinal cannabis and hemp extraction facility this week.

What do you think about medicinal cannabis? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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