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Former student named in Auckland squad 12 August 2016 St Paul’s Old Collegian, Blake Hill, has been named in the Auckland Mitre 10 Cup squad. Read more
Kurt set to kick goals at premiership level 25 May 2016 On the rise as a New Zealand basketball player, Kurt Heatherley (Sargood 2008–10) certainly didn’t think he would end up playing Aussie rules football for the Hawthorn Football Club (the Hawkes). Read more
Kiwi business goes global 18 May 2016 During his phone interview for Network, Peter fondly mentions that he is watching his seven-year-old granddaughter compete in her first triathlon. Read more
Odds on favourite for race calling career 18 May 2016 A lifelong love of horse racing helped Tom Wood (Hamilton, 2004–07) land his dream job. Read more
Championing girls at St Paul’s 18 May 2016 This is the first in a series of stories where past staff and students reflect on their time at St Paul’s as we start preparing for the school’s 60th anniversary celebration in 2019. Read more
Evan McCulloch – A celebration of his life – Wed 6 April 1 April 2016 Evan McCulloch – teacher, mentor, counsellor, family member and housemaster – passed away at his home in Hamilton earlier this week after a brave battle with cancer. Read more
Hilliar announced player of the year 22 March 2016 Full back Scott Hilliar has capped a fine 2015/16 ASB Premiership season for Loaded WaiBOP United by winning the franchise’s Player of the Year award. Read more
US scholarship for soccer player 20 January 2016 Old Collegian John Penyas (2010-2014) has been awarded a full scholarship to Kenyan College in the United States where he will complete a four year degree. Read more
NZ actors make international break 1 November 2015 Two Old Collegians. Read more
A St Paul’s girl, through and through 1 November 2015 In 1985, Andrea Dela Rue (nee Jenkins) walked through the gates of St Paul’s Collegiate School as one of the very first female students. Read more
Brain research brings scientist home 31 October 2015 Top scientist Suresh Muthukumaraswamy has returned to New Zealand to continue his ground-breaking research into treatments for depression. Read more
Young fashion designer’s career on the rise 31 October 2015 New Zealand fashion week was only the beginning for young fashion-entrepreneur Ezekiel Crawford (Hamilton House 2012-13) whose career is on the up-and-up after attracting the attention of New Zealand Fashion Week and international brands. Read more
Mum creates knockout maternity brand 28 October 2015 From pregnancy and breastfeeding to raising a toddler, the growth of Katrina Ward’s family has inspired the growth of her business, Outie. Read more
New sugar replacement discovered 28 October 2015 Monk fruit extract. Read more
Behind the scenes in NZ film 28 October 2015 A love of inventing has seen Scott Harens (Hall House 1985-88) work on special effects in the New Zealand film industry for more than 20 years. Read more
Working remotely for TV giant 28 October 2015 A computer and internet connection is all Warwick Meade needs to work in Auckland for Al Jazeera. Read more
Research helps MS patients 28 October 2015 Old Collegian Che Fornusek (Sargood House 1985-89) is leading two major research projects at the University of Sydney that will improve the lives of people living with physical disabilities. Read more
Artist immortalises Kiwi history 28 October 2015 A bronze sculpture of the second Maori King Tawhiao, with prominent cheek bones and an intricate deep cut ta moko design, was unveiled at the Waikato Museum in August. Read more
Scientists discover new treatment for depression 25 August 2015 Local scientists say they've discovered a way to potentially develop fast new treatments for depression. Read more
Tamsyn Rose releases first album via iTunes 5 August 2015 From northern Italy to north Hamilton, model to mother, it’s been quite a journey for Tamsyn Rose. Read more
Retired cows reach extraordinary milestone 16 July 2015 Blackstar Trace and Bear Blanche had a chocolate cake waved under their noses but were far more interested in a mineral supplement as a birthday treat. Read more
Androgynous label to show at fashion week 15 July 2015 A young New Zealand fashion label will show for the first time at NZ Fashion Week in August after only six months into production. Read more
Farm Environment Award for Old Collegian 7 July 2015 ROTORUA couple John and Catherine Ford have won New Zealand’s pre-eminent farming prize, the Ballance Farm Environment Award for 2015. Read more
All Whites striker Chris Wood seals move to Leeds United from Leicester City 2 July 2015 All Whites striker Chris Wood’s switch to Championship club Leeds United has been confirmed. Read more
Vettori awarded honorary city title 2 June 2015 He’s regarded as cricket royalty and the king of spin, and now Daniel Vettori has been given one of his home city’s rarest awards. Read more
Waikato golfers named in New Zealand academy 25 May 2015 Five Waikato golfers have been named in New Zealand Golf’s national academy this year – including [St Paul’s Old Collegian] Luke Toomey and Chantelle Cassidy in the top tier. Read more
Waikato actor straps on dancing shoes 15 May 2015 Ben Barrington’s ankles were killing him. Read more
Green family legacy 1 May 2015 The land on which St Paul’s Collegiate School was built was once a dairy and crop farm. Read more
Paediatrician heads UNICEF project 1 May 2015 A medical system that dates back 50 years by Western standards in the easternmost country of the Stan states, Kyrgyzstan, has drawn Dr Nick Woolfield (Sargood 1968-1972) to a retirement plan of service. Read more
Books move kids into new chapter 1 May 2015 On a mission to get her three year old daughter into a big bed, Tamsyn Rose (Harington 1995-1996) turned her frustration at a lack of resources into a new business venture. Read more