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Almost 200 students at the University of Waikato have been caught using AI to cheat in just two-and-a-half-years, and one expert says it could undermine the value of a university qualification.
The Waikato Times can reveal that since the middle of 2023, when the university began collecting data … View moreAlmost 200 students at the University of Waikato have been caught using AI to cheat in just two-and-a-half-years, and one expert says it could undermine the value of a university qualification.
The Waikato Times can reveal that since the middle of 2023, when the university began collecting data on “the misuse of Generative AI”, 179 students were caughtusing AI “outside university guidelines”.
Save the date: New Zealand’s newest world-class entertainment venue, the Waikato Regional Theatre, will officially open its doors on Monday, January 19.
And one of New Zealand’s best singer-songwriters will be taking part in a first week of events that promises to be a memorable chapter in … View moreSave the date: New Zealand’s newest world-class entertainment venue, the Waikato Regional Theatre, will officially open its doors on Monday, January 19.
And one of New Zealand’s best singer-songwriters will be taking part in a first week of events that promises to be a memorable chapter in Hamilton’s history.
After almost two years of back and fourth between a surf club trying to save its beloved beach, and a council keen for it to move, the club has been granted consent to save Sunset Beach.
Driven by the Sunset Beach Surf Lifesaving Trust with strong backing from locals, the trust has raised … View moreAfter almost two years of back and fourth between a surf club trying to save its beloved beach, and a council keen for it to move, the club has been granted consent to save Sunset Beach.
Driven by the Sunset Beach Surf Lifesaving Trust with strong backing from locals, the trust has raised $300,000 to build a coastal erosion protection structure at Sunset Beach at Port Waikato.
At this year’s Tiny Home Expo at Mystery Creek, a new addition is drawing the crowds: granny flats.
The Building and Construction (Small Stand-alone Dwellings) Amendment Bill which would allow buildings up to 70sqm to be built without a building consent, is expected to be confirmed by the end … View moreAt this year’s Tiny Home Expo at Mystery Creek, a new addition is drawing the crowds: granny flats.
The Building and Construction (Small Stand-alone Dwellings) Amendment Bill which would allow buildings up to 70sqm to be built without a building consent, is expected to be confirmed by the end of the year.
Are you interested in building a granny flat? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Rototuna schools affected by a boil water notice are closing for Monday and Tuesday.
Rototuna Junior and Senior High said it’d be shut for two days “like our neighbouring schools” after getting more information from authorities about E coli warning for the area.
Are you affected by the … View moreRototuna schools affected by a boil water notice are closing for Monday and Tuesday.
Rototuna Junior and Senior High said it’d be shut for two days “like our neighbouring schools” after getting more information from authorities about E coli warning for the area.
Are you affected by the boil water notice in north Hamilton? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
EarthDiverse is pleased to announce one of our 2025 Term 4 History courses on the Dead Sea Scrolls with Dennis Green, PhD. Dennis, an archaeologist and former lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Waikato, is New Zealand's foremost scholar on the Dead Sea Scrolls. Come and join … View moreEarthDiverse is pleased to announce one of our 2025 Term 4 History courses on the Dead Sea Scrolls with Dennis Green, PhD. Dennis, an archaeologist and former lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Waikato, is New Zealand's foremost scholar on the Dead Sea Scrolls. Come and join us for 6 consecutive weekly sessions in Hamilton (or on-line via Zoom if you live elsewhere), on Monday nights beginning 13 October 2025. For more information and registration click the Read More link below to visit our website
The Long-Term Fiscal Statement just dropped. At first glance, it might seem a bit dry, but the message is pretty clear ... and a bit worrying. The big takeaway? Our financial pressures are only going to keep growing.
There’s no single fix. It’ll take a mix of solutions to deal with the … View moreThe Long-Term Fiscal Statement just dropped. At first glance, it might seem a bit dry, but the message is pretty clear ... and a bit worrying. The big takeaway? Our financial pressures are only going to keep growing.
There’s no single fix. It’ll take a mix of solutions to deal with the challenges ahead.
Want to read more? Andrea Vance shares her opinions here.
Albert Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” Yet only 18,675 of 115,433 eligible voters (16.2%) have voted in Hamilton’s election as of Oct 3. That’s a dangerous trend.
Low turnout hands power to pressure groups who rally their … View moreAlbert Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” Yet only 18,675 of 115,433 eligible voters (16.2%) have voted in Hamilton’s election as of Oct 3. That’s a dangerous trend.
Low turnout hands power to pressure groups who rally their troops, electing councillors who lack the savvy and wisdom to tackle our city’s challenges. Hamilton’s council debt is skyrocketing, hitting hardest at families and those on fixed incomes. We can’t afford more of the same.
Non-voters, this is YOUR moment! Research the candidates who care about Hamilton’s future—people with heart and smarts to prioritize essentials over flashy projects. Check them out here: hamilton.govt.nz...
Voting’s easier than you think: Drop your ballot at NZ Post, council spots like libraries, pools, or Hamilton Zoo.
This Saturday (Oct 4) at Samuel Place from 7.30 am.
A collection of everything from multiple households.
Come along and check it out and pick up a bargain or two!
See you there
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A distant, desolate planet. The sandy beaches of Hawaii. The mystical land of Hyrule. And good old Middle Earth.
The Waikato region is doubling - or could soon be doubling - for a wide range of locations in a number of big-budget productions that are providing healthy cash injections for the … View moreA distant, desolate planet. The sandy beaches of Hawaii. The mystical land of Hyrule. And good old Middle Earth.
The Waikato region is doubling - or could soon be doubling - for a wide range of locations in a number of big-budget productions that are providing healthy cash injections for the local economy.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon walked into a $1500-a-head dinner last night with his leadership of the country and its economy under serious pressure.
Just eight hours before Stats NZ revealed the economy had shrunk by an unexpected 0.9% in the second quarter of the year, while new polling … View morePrime Minister Christopher Luxon walked into a $1500-a-head dinner last night with his leadership of the country and its economy under serious pressure.
Just eight hours before Stats NZ revealed the economy had shrunk by an unexpected 0.9% in the second quarter of the year, while new polling reveals the public is more fed up than it has been at any point since the last election.
Hamilton’s Centre Place is turning 40 but in the world of ever-evolving shopping habits, the only constant is change.
When the mall opened in 1985, Hamiltonians poured in for traditional retail shopping, browsing the latest fashion with the added novelty of grabbing a bite at the bustling food… View moreHamilton’s Centre Place is turning 40 but in the world of ever-evolving shopping habits, the only constant is change.
When the mall opened in 1985, Hamiltonians poured in for traditional retail shopping, browsing the latest fashion with the added novelty of grabbing a bite at the bustling food court.
Do you have memories of Centre Place in its earlier days? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
AI is cutting a disruptive path through Waikato’s property market — and one Hamilton developer says it’s already saving him thousands while threatening to make entire professions obsolete.
John Kenel, founder of Assured Property Investments, has embraced AI across nearly every part of his … View moreAI is cutting a disruptive path through Waikato’s property market — and one Hamilton developer says it’s already saving him thousands while threatening to make entire professions obsolete.
John Kenel, founder of Assured Property Investments, has embraced AI across nearly every part of his business.
Do you use AI? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
People on rural drinking water supplies in Waikato could have nitrates in their water, some in unsafe levels.
According to a study, the source is dairy effluent run-off.
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