Hamiltonians are one step closer to getting their new kerbside collection service with Council today (16 August) approving the new level of service for the city.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the aggravated robbery of a petrol station in Taradale today.

He is due to appear in Hastings District Court tomorrow charged with aggravated robbery.

The inner harbour redevelopment is taking shape as phase one nears completion and design plans are finalised for the second stage of construction.

Representatives from Peking University’s New Zealand Centre were hosted at Massey’s Auckland campus last week.

A UCOL lecturer and graduate duo have taken out a gold award in the recent New Zealand Hospitality Championships in Auckland.

Five Wellington regional-based student teachers have been awarded a Kupe Scholarship by Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis in a ceremony held in Parliament, Wellington, today.

One Tauranga-based student teacher has been awarded a Kupe Scholarship by Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis in a ceremony held in Parliament, Wellington, today.

Eight Waikato-based student teachers have been awarded a Kupe Scholarship by Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis in a ceremony held in Parliament, Wellington, today.

Eighteen Māori student teachers have been awarded Kupe Scholarships by Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis in a ceremony held in Parliament, Wellington, today.

Twelve Pacific student teachers have been awarded Kupe Scholarships by Associate

Education Minister Kelvin Davis in a ceremony held in Parliament, Wellington today.