Grandview Heights, Hamilton

Politicians unlock doors to New Zealand's first underground train station

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

Politicians and community leaders have gone underground to see if new life could be breathed into th…

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Hautapu, Hamilton Old Boys, move to top of Waikato Premier A club rugby table

Lawrence Gullery Reporter from Hamilton Press

FREE Fun Fridays at the Good News Community Centre

Syrina Pene from Te Rongopai Community Trust (GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY CENTRE)

Join us for Adult Colouring and Jigsaw Puzzle Session
Starting Friday 4th May
Fridays 11-12.30pm
Good News Community Centre
Corner of Dominion Rd and Breckons Ave Nawton
Koha Welcome
Cuppa and biscuit provided

Poll: Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.

Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

• Yes, that's fair
• No, it's not

Vote View Results

• 19.4% Yes, that's fair
  19.4% Complete
• 80.6% No, it's not
  80.6% Complete

1830 votes

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View moreWe need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced. Cast your votes!

Garage Sale

Toni from Frankton

Hi neighbours, i am having a garage sale this Sat 28th April, 8am to 12pm.
Lots of household items, kitchen items, clothing, games, computer tables and chairs,and so much more. we have-just moved and had to downsize a lot and everything must go.
35a Campbell St.

Musikmakers' High School Musical a first for Hamilton

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton teens are "starting something new" and will bring High School Musical to the Riverlea stage…

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Martini glasses

Kayla from Frankton

Looking for unwanted Martini glasses all sizes considered i preferably am wanting larger glasses. 0224756331 please text me if you have any your willing to get rid of.. Also looking for gatsby accessories and decor
Thank you very much in advance

Hamilton aspiring actor stars in award-winning New Zealand short film, Sparrow

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

It was a role in a school production of Peter Pan that set Merrick Rillstone on a path to stardom. …

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Alison Storey: How to keep active during the colder winter months

Alison Storey Reporter from Hamilton Press

Personal trainer Alison Storey's weekly column, Storey on Sport, answers your questions on fitness a…

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Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

• 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
• 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
• 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
• 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
• 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)

Vote View Results

• 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
  25% Complete
• 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
  13.7% Complete
• 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
  10.9% Complete
• 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
  8.4% Complete
• 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
  42% Complete

1778 votes

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

• 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
• 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
• 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
• 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
• 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)

Vote View Results

• 8.2% 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
  8.2% Complete
• 17.4% 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
  17.4% Complete
• 9.5% 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
  9.5% Complete
• 17.6% 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
  17.6% Complete
• 47.3% 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)
  47.3% Complete

1966 votes

Live house burn - Fire and Emergency + Seven Sharp

Chris Kennedy from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.

We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...

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Quiz Night

The Backyard Bar and Eatery

Quiz night Thursday night!! Free entry - prizes available. Get a team together (even if it’s just two of you) and come down for a fun evening (you don’t have to register just turn up)! There is no shame here - just a whole lot of fun!! Also if you buy a single fish and chips you will get the … View moreQuiz night Thursday night!! Free entry - prizes available. Get a team together (even if it’s just two of you) and come down for a fun evening (you don’t have to register just turn up)! There is no shame here - just a whole lot of fun!! Also if you buy a single fish and chips you will get the second one for half price. Quiz starts at 7pm.