1140 days ago

Who's been watching the skies for balloons?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Balloons over Waikato is back - and one of the pilots sewed his own.

Michael Toulson said he spent about 300 hours on Poison Ivy.
“How cool is it to sew something and then go fly it? Not many people actually get to do that these days.”

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1 day ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 86% Yes
    86% Complete
  • 12.4% No
    12.4% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below!
    1.6% Complete
1065 votes
13 hours ago

Is this Ukrainian monster truck the ultimate 4WD?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A Waikato company is importing the ultimate 4WD war wagon from Ukraine.

The Kyiv-built truck called SHERP has seen active duty in Ukraine in search and rescue operations and now it’s on offer by Waikato company Impact Off Road.

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13 hours ago

Have you seen the set-up for a demolition at the uni?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A crucial phase in Waikato University’s medical school becoming a reality has started with the demolition of its ageing B Block.

After previous attempts to get the school up and running stalled, the university is no longer tip-toeing around the prospect of it going ahead.

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