Balloons over Waikato 2024
Over 20 balloons, including one shaped like a polar bear, are taking to the sky above Hamilton for the festival.
31st Te Pahū Twilight 2024 Moto-X Series
Round two of the 31st Te Pahū Twilight 2024 Moto-X Series at Findsen Farm. Photos / Arthur Uden
Boon Street Art Festival 2023
Boon Street Art Festival brightened up Hamilton East and the CBD on the weekend. Seven artists brought love and colour to blank walls across the city, most of the walls were located near the newly opened Made Market precinct. The artists painting the town not only red were Jesse Mosen, Cinzah, Gary Venn, Kell Sunshine, Haser and Alice Alva and Koryu. The Waikato Herald went along and captured some of the action.
Graffiato Taupō 2023
2023 marked Graffiato's tenth year, with ten contributing artists creating murals in Taupō's CBD over Labour Weekend.
Te Awamutu Sports’ World Cup dreams undone in quarter finals
Te Awamutu Sports’ dream of a deep run in the inaugural World Amateur Rugby Festival in southern France took a turn in the quarter finals as a spirited Tongan (Kolomotu’a Rugby Club) side rode their size and strong offload game to beat the New Zealanders 13-15.
Te Awamutu College Rugby Club Awards 2023
The Te Awamutu College Rugby Club prize giving was held at the college hall last Tuesday, celebrating an exciting 2023 season of schoolboy footy.
Te Awamutu Sports cruise through pool play in inaugural World Amateur Rugby Festival
Te Awamutu Sports French touring party cruised through the pool stages of the Inaugural World Amateur Rugby Festival in Port de Bouc, with a perfect three from three record, dispatching France, Belgium and Uruguay in comfortable fashion.
Te Awamutu College First XV v NZ Barbarians Area Schools
Wednesday afternoon saw Te Awamutu College First XV take on the NZ Barbarians Area Schools team at Albert Park in their final match of 2023. The friendly game saw the NZ Barbarians Area Schools win 34-7. Te Awamutu College scored their points through an impressive Corbin Fleming try and a Thomas Frandi conversion.
Photos: Te Awamutu pilots help in Canadian wildfires
Pilot brothers Matt and Tom Otto will work for up to 42 days at a time helping extinguish Yellowknife wildfires.
Starinsure MotoFest at Hampton Downs revvs up
The fourth MotoFest at Hampton Downs celebrated all things motorbike and racing last weekend. The event was headlined by the Shoei Superbikes and was a highlight for motorbike buffs big and small. The Waikato Herald went along and captured some of the action.
Fans and halftime entertainment at Levin Domain
Fans were vocal and primary school-aged girls got to play rugger at halftime during the Aupiki opening game at Levin Domain
Chiefs win Aupiki opening game against Hurricanes
Chiefs Manawa convincingly beat Hurricanes Poua in Levin.
Cyclone Gabrielle photos: Devastating damage in Coromandel
Cyclone Gabrielle has caused widespread damage to the North Island, including severe flooding in the Coromandel region.
Classic motorbike buffs farewell Pukekohe
The New Zealand Classic Motorcycle Racing Register (NZCMRR) farewelled "Puke" last weekend at their 43rd Classic Festival. The whole New Zealand motorsport community is sad to see this piece of its history go and while Supercars said their goodbyes last year, it was now time for the classic motorbike community. Despite the circumstances, every racer and every spectator was in great spirits. The Waikato Herald went along and captured the vibe.
Impressions of the K'aute Pasifika Village opening
Hamilton-based Pacific Island community trust K'aute Pasifika celebrated the opening of their special K'aute Pasifika Village on Tuesday. The Waikato Herald went along and captured some of the event's colour.
APS Classic Motorcycle Racing Festival
Feilding was roaring on the weekend when over 1000 motorbikes - including racing and road bikes - descended on Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon for the APS Classic Motorcycle Racing Festival. It was the first time, the festival was held there, after Pukekohe Park Raceway, the festival's home of 43 years, closed to motorsport events last year.
Recycling Education Room Council
Hamilton City Council and Envirowaste have just opened a new waste minimisation education room.
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