Latest from Stratford

Taranaki loader driver wins national champs

Stratford's Travid Young came out on top against 12 other machine operators.

Former Stratford student wins big at industry awards

Monique Radford, who grew up in Stratford, now lives in Ashburton.

Stratford hockey players to play on world stage

Three Stratford Hockey Club players have been selected for the hockey Masters' World Cup.

Councillors remain set on increasing pensioner unit rent

A rent increase of $20+ a week is back on the cards.

Everything was awesome at the Eltham Brickshow

Crowds flocked to the show, which featured amazing builds, including a very famous droid.

Residents say rent increase will price them out of their homes

Dental and medical appointments are being put off while tenants wait on a decision.

Officer justified in shooting at man in lengthy siege that shut down schools, highway

The armed man allegedly shot at police before the 14-hour stand-off.

International world day of prayer gives Palestinian women chance to be heard

Rev Kim Wright is pleased this year's service has been designed by Palestinian women.

Rawhitiroa Memorial Pool stars in new book

Harry Wood loved swimming, and often mentioned going swimming in letters to his family.

Stratford Christmas lights trail brightens up festive season

Stratford the most festive town in the region, says light trail organiser Kylee Lawrence.

Crowds flock for annual tattoo festival

Organiser Brent Taylor says the festival gets bigger and better each year.

Search begins for delicious creations

After the success of an Eltham-based pop-up, a similar pop-up will be at Womad next year.

Review: Upu brings poetry to beautiful life

Upu is a beautiful demonstration of the power of words.

Touchwood brings locally made homeware to market

The market has grown, and so has Adele and Pierce Devlin's business.

Fun, quirky and affordable items make the cut for Hummingbird Designs

Nicole always has a range of affordable and child-friendly items available.

Popular fete offers early start for Christmas shopping

A wide range of regular and new stalls will be there this year.

111-year-old Whanganui home given away

With the building gone, the property owner plans to subdivide the section in two.

New principal on the power of education

Power of education in teaching students they can achieve anything, says the familiar face.