Daily dose of antibiotics helps bacteria develop multi-drug tolerance

Daily dose of antibiotics helps bacteria develop multi-drug tolerance

8 March 2016
Antibiotics cannot easily eradicate the gut bacteria Escherichia coli, as some bacteria survive treatment in a dormant state.
Hole-in-one prizes worth hundreds of thousands on offer at golf open

Hole-in-one prizes worth hundreds of thousands on offer at golf open

8 March 2016
A dazzling diamond ring or a sleek luxury car could be the ultimate 'take home' prize for a lucky golfer (or two) competing in this year's BMW ISPS Handa New Zealand Open.
Council workshops return to empower new businesses

Council workshops return to empower new businesses

8 March 2016
Hutt City Libraries are running an array of business workshops over the coming months aimed at giving budding entrepreneurs the skills they need to build and grow their business.
Education exchange agreement with China

Education exchange agreement with China

7 March 2016
Number 26 Middle School in Xi’an, China and Hutt Valley High School have signed a cooperation agreement, with the aim of boosting the international programme, including student exchanges and staff training.
Call to celebrate our best and brightest with Technology Valley Awards

Call to celebrate our best and brightest with Technology Valley Awards

7 March 2016
The Technology Valley Awards were launched this morning, at a breakfast attended by many of the Hutt Valley’s leaders in the exciting and innovative STEMM* sectors.
Celebrate your local parks with Parks Week

Celebrate your local parks with Parks Week

7 March 2016
From 5-13 March there will be a range of activities across many of Lower Hutt’s favourite parks, as part of this year’s Parks Week.
Leading obsetrician shares perfect push playlist

Leading obsetrician shares perfect push playlist

7 March 2016
Today everyone enjoys music whenever and wherever they are -- including the delivery room.
Ceres Protein Powder

Ceres Protein Powder

7 March 2016
Protein shakes just moved up a notch with the introduction of Plant Strong protein powder by New Zealand organics company Ceres Organics.
Hansen pushes into world's top eight sprinters

Hansen pushes into world's top eight sprinters

7 March 2016
Sprinter Natasha Hansen has continued her recent heartening form to qualify for the quarterfinals of the women's sprint competition on the penultimate day of the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in London.
Parks Week a chance to celebrate city's green spaces

Parks Week a chance to celebrate city's green spaces

5 March 2016
Hamilton residents are being encouraged to explore and enjoy the city's green spaces as part of Parks Week 2016, 5 to 12 March.
New 'lone worker' safety app launched in Queenstown

New 'lone worker' safety app launched in Queenstown

5 March 2016
Queenstown-based safety app company GetHomeSafe is taking off -- this week launching its second app to meet demand for monitoring the safety of people working alone.
Matt Corby Announces New Zealand Tour!

Matt Corby Announces New Zealand Tour!

5 March 2016
Matt Corby has today announced his first New Zealand shows in nearly two years with dates in support of his debut album Telluric,  which will be released next week.
Samuels Makes Long Awaited Return To Top Level Racing

Samuels Makes Long Awaited Return To Top Level Racing

4 March 2016
The World Triathlon Series for 2016 gets underway in Abu Dhabi this weekend and racing features a New Zealand representation in what is this season a standard distance event in the only Middle Eastern location to host a WTS race.
Ferrybank project receives $1m pledge

Ferrybank project receives $1m pledge

3 March 2016
Plans to develop the Ferrybank into Hamilton's premier river destination took a step closer to reality today (2 March) with the announcement of a $1m pledge from the Donny Charitable Trust.
Hello – it's Michael Hill, golfer

Hello – it's Michael Hill, golfer

3 March 2016
First there were the wolves. Then the magnificent horses. And now Sir Michael Hill's latest golf course installation has been unveiled – a good old British red phone box.
Glowworms Light Up Postboxes Across New Zealand

Glowworms Light Up Postboxes Across New Zealand

3 March 2016
Operators of Waitomo Glowworm Caves are proud to announce the wonderful world of New Zealand’s native glowworm is being brought to life, with the launch of a set of limited edition, collectible stamps from New Zealand Post.
New Zealand Champion Cheesemaker Announced

New Zealand Champion Cheesemaker Announced

3 March 2016
Dutch cheesemaker, Jeanne van Kuyk of Aroha Organic Goat Cheese, has taken out the prestigious Milk Test NZ Champion Cheesemaker Award - the first and only female artisan winner to win this accolade.
Rilean's Evolution Energy-Efficient Homes building affordable homes in Queenstown Lakes

Rilean's Evolution Energy-Efficient Homes building affordable homes in Queenstown Lakes

3 March 2016
Energy efficient and affordable homes are being built in Queenstown’s Shotover Country subdivision, thanks to Rilean Construction’s Evolution Energy-Efficient Homes and the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust (QLCHT).
Deep Summer Burst Photo Challenge Hits The International Stage

Deep Summer Burst Photo Challenge Hits The International Stage

3 March 2016
Crankworx is taking its signature photography show, Deep Summer, on the road for the first time ever.
Hutt City Libraries to host free TEDxWellington events

Hutt City Libraries to host free TEDxWellington events

3 March 2016
This Saturday 5 March, five libraries in the Hutt Valley are hosting free TEDxWellington livestream screenings open to the public.
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