Local Opinion

Two unfortunate accidents

Edward Brennan was very cold having just come off guard at the Armed Constabulary camp at Kihikihi on a June morning in 1873. To warm himself he began skylarking about with John Verner, wrestling with…

Why I say usually

Lava flows usually don’t kill people, but they do inflict significant damage infrastructure and homes. Being the focus of my research as I get into the new year, this is adding to my work on…

New beginnings

During the first week of January, it was pleasing to see the media coverage given to the New Zealand Scout Jamboree at Mystery Creek. The organising team, plus untold numbers of volunteers, have pulled together…

A sale and a new meeting house

The sale of the Green Hill Clydesdale stud, Te Awamutu, was an event of more than local importance, and was watched with interest by horse breeders throughout the South Island, if not the whole country. For many years the…

Looking for change

Many volcanoes we see in images, on the screen, and in person are enormous mountains. Some like the Tongariro Volcanic Complex and Ruapehu are so large that it’s best to train physically before attempting to…

Keeping watch

As we emerge from the shadow of an epidemic and endure cost of living rises, one thing is certain in 2024 – councils around the country, including Waipā, will announce major rate increases. Waipā’s proposed…

When volcanoes fall down

During my time working for the Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program part of my job was gathering satellite images of volcanoes around the world and describing what they show. Looking at thousands of volcanoes during…

A policeman’s lot – William Jones’ story

William Jones did not want to see a doctor despite his wife, Tema’s, insistence. The 51 year old Irishman had been in bad health for some time but always refused medical attention. But on this…

A council in control

Waipā District Council revealed the size of a proposed rate increase last week. The News’ Mary Anne Gill, the only journalist who follows the council’s work, reflects on a process which enabled councillors to formulate…

Christmas message from Norris Hall

Let there be Light. In today’s world there seems to be an absence of light, that warm glow that pierces and drives away the darkness; we read and hear of and see the news of…

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