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First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
… View moreFirst introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
Keeping cash alive in rural Waikato towns is a big problem, but help could be on the way.
The Reserve Bank is proposing banks keep a minimum ability for their customers to access cash - often a lifeline in small rural communities where banks have cut branches and opening hours.
Plans for a new horse racing development south of Hamilton are centred on creating a multi-use precinct, with retail, housing, equine services and community facilities forming a key parts of the proposal.
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) 164ha Greenfields Project in Tamahere is being … View morePlans for a new horse racing development south of Hamilton are centred on creating a multi-use precinct, with retail, housing, equine services and community facilities forming a key parts of the proposal.
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) 164ha Greenfields Project in Tamahere is being designed as more than a replacement for the region’s existing racecourses, with a focus on building a site that serves both the racing industry and the wider community, project director Steve Bramley said.
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Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their … View moreDr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.
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The Enz times are upon us again.
Split Enz - featuring long-time members Tim Finn, Eddie Rayner, Neil Finn, and Noel Crombie - will now begin their six date New Zealand national tour with a just-announced show at Hamilton’s Claudelands Arena on Saturday, May 2.
A $600-million project to turn greenfield land into housing for New Zealand’s fastest-growing city is about to hit a major milestone.
The Peacocke development is Hamilton City Council’s (HCC) largest-ever infrastructure project, designed to transform 720 hectares of semi-rural land in the … View moreA $600-million project to turn greenfield land into housing for New Zealand’s fastest-growing city is about to hit a major milestone.
The Peacocke development is Hamilton City Council’s (HCC) largest-ever infrastructure project, designed to transform 720 hectares of semi-rural land in the city's south into a new urban community for up to 20,000 residents, providing 8000 new homes.
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As thousands of hunters are making their plans for autumn – the Roar – recreational firearms groups are urging hunters to always be 100% sure of their targets.
Te Tari Pureke - Firearms Safety Authority NZ, which chairs the Recreational Firearms Users Group, has begun a public information … View moreAs thousands of hunters are making their plans for autumn – the Roar – recreational firearms groups are urging hunters to always be 100% sure of their targets.
Te Tari Pureke - Firearms Safety Authority NZ, which chairs the Recreational Firearms Users Group, has begun a public information campaign reminding hunters everywhere of Rule #4 of the Firearms Safety Code: to identify their target beyond all doubt.
Director Communities and Corporate, Mike McIlraith, says there is an estimated 50,000-60,000 New Zealanders involved in big game animal hunting each year, and the Roar is the key event for many hunters each year.
“The Roar is a fantastic time of year for hunters to get out into the hills after a trophy animal but hunting safely and making sure everyone gets home in one piece, still must be the most important goal of every trip,” says Mike McIlraith.
“The consequences of not fully identifying your target beyond all doubt can be catastrophic. Our message to hunters is a really simple one: If you are not sure, then don’t shoot.”
Mike McIlraith says while hunting fatalities are thankfully rare, research has shown that misidentification of the target is the largest firearms related risk to New Zealand deer hunters, and 80% of the time this involves members of the same hunting group.
The Authority says hunters should not feel pressured to take a shot: “Instead, hunters should take the time to analyse their target, wait and see if it is a hind or stag, how old is the animal, how many points does its antlers have? Identifying your target means never firing at sound, shape, colour or movement alone.”
Mike McIlraith says good hunters will slow down, and run through some simple mental checks:
- Can I see the whole animal, or could this be another hunter?
- Where are my hunting companions – could this be them or someone else?
- How much of the animal can you see, if it is a hind or stag, how old is the animal, how - many points does its antlers have?
“Taking a little extra time to identify your target and check the firing zone is the key to safer hunting. No meat or no trophy is better than no mate,” he says.
The owner of a dog that was savagely mauled by a roaming pack in Huntlty says proposed changes to dog laws are a step in the right direction, but her experience shows why action can’t come soon enough.
Huntly’s Rachel Simpson, who previously spoke to the Waikato Times about the aftermath of … View moreThe owner of a dog that was savagely mauled by a roaming pack in Huntlty says proposed changes to dog laws are a step in the right direction, but her experience shows why action can’t come soon enough.
Huntly’s Rachel Simpson, who previously spoke to the Waikato Times about the aftermath of a brutal dog attack on her English bull terrier Dennis, welcomed the Government’s review of the Dog Control Act.
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A wallaby spotted in Hamilton was probably kept as a pet, the regional council says - and that’s “simply irresponsible”.
The dama wallaby, which had an immature joey in its pouch, was spotted in Frankton on March 3, reported and killed, Waikato Regional Council says.
The Baker Tīrau has created what might be New Zealand's most luxurious, and expensive, take on a Kiwi classic steak and cheese pie and is auctioning it off for a good cause.
Made with wagyu beef, French red wine, the most expensive cheese he could get his hands on, and topped with 23-carat… View moreThe Baker Tīrau has created what might be New Zealand's most luxurious, and expensive, take on a Kiwi classic steak and cheese pie and is auctioning it off for a good cause.
Made with wagyu beef, French red wine, the most expensive cheese he could get his hands on, and topped with 23-carat gold flakes, award-winning baker Shane Kearns is auctioning off his unique steak and cheese pie to raise funds for local volunteer fire-fighters.
We’re taking the bus or the train and trucking companies are getting slammed with price rises to simply stay on the road.
Welcome to the world of $3 a litre plus for fuel.
As the average price of 91 octane petrol across the country rose to $3.32/L at the start of the working week and … View moreWe’re taking the bus or the train and trucking companies are getting slammed with price rises to simply stay on the road.
Welcome to the world of $3 a litre plus for fuel.
As the average price of 91 octane petrol across the country rose to $3.32/L at the start of the working week and politicians nervously eyed storage figures, Waikato households feeling the strain were offered little but hope.
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As the price of petrol heads for the sky, so too is interest in electric cars, with a massive spike in online searches and one Hamilton dealer selling five times as many as ususal.
Figures from Trade Me show a 400% leap in searches on the online buying platform compared to a year earlier as the … View moreAs the price of petrol heads for the sky, so too is interest in electric cars, with a massive spike in online searches and one Hamilton dealer selling five times as many as ususal.
Figures from Trade Me show a 400% leap in searches on the online buying platform compared to a year earlier as the latest Middle East conflict spikes prices at the pumps across the globe.
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