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Daniel Vettori inducted into ICC Hall of Fame alongside global cricket legends 11 June 2025
Former Black Caps captain Daniel Vettori (Hall 1992-1996) has been inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame, joining a distinguished group of global cricketing icons at a ceremony in London. Read more
A distinguished Collegian celebrated 14 November 2023 On Saturday, 11 November, St Paul’s Collegiate School proudly introduced the Collegians Awards, an annual event celebrating outstanding alumni. Read more
An entertaining way to supplement income 16 June 2023 Collegian Kent Davidson (Hamilton 2016-2020) has found a fun and entertaining way to help pay his university fees. Read more
Haere raa & goodbye for now 16 December 2022 After years of Covid-19 hindered farewells, it was a joyous occasion to celebrate our Year 13 Leavers and their families in the school Dining Hall on Thursday 1 December. Read more
Grant Lander receives Civic Award 16 December 2022 Former Headmaster Grant Lander received a Civic Award for his outstanding service to the Community and Education at the Hamilton City Council’s 2022 Civic Awards on Friday 27 May. Read more
Riley Rolton selected for New Zealand Youth Choir 16 December 2022 After a tough audition competition, Riley Rolton (Year 13) has been selected for the New Zealand Youth Choir. Read more
Reflecting on World Vision Ambassador Role 16 December 2022 After graduating from St Paul’s Collegiate School last year, Tanika Naidoo (Harington 2019-2021) launched into her role as World Vision Ambassador in March 2022. Read more
The origin story of All Whites 'boy wonder' Chris Wood 19 September 2022 Next Sunday Newcastle United striker Chris Wood (School 2005-2008) will play his first match here in almost five years. Read more
St Paul’s Collegiate School teacher Ryan McCarthy and his sporting journey 14 September 2022 St Paul’s Collegiate School physical education teacher and former North Otago rugby halfback Ryan McCarthy (Sargood 1993-1997), 43, has travelled New Zealand and the world through his sport. Read more
Give with a living hand 30 May 2022 John Oliver is a St Paul’s Collegiate School Fellow, past parent, grandparent, and now member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to philanthropy. Read more
Engineering a path to success 30 May 2022 If you ask Tiaki Rhodes (Williams 2017-2020) to sum up his time at St Paul’s Collegiate School with one word, he will tell you it was "transformational". Read more
23 year tenure for Neil Muirhead 30 May 2022 There are not many people who can manage 85 teenage boys in a boarding school environment 24 hours a day, seven days a week for 15 years, but Neil Muirhead is one of those rare people. Read more
Collegians return to St Paul’s as new teachers 30 May 2022 St Paul’s unique and supportive culture was a big drawcard for both Robert Torrance (School 2005-2008) and Savannah Patterson (Harington 2013-2014) as they returned to school as teachers this year. Read more
Lucas Martin at helm of new dealership 30 May 2022 Former Head Boy Lucas Martin (Hamilton 2009-2013) has risen through the career ranks in record time. Read more
Halter recruits only the best 30 May 2022 Being part of the Halter movement is a journey Collegians Steve Crowhurst (Williams 1996-2000) and James Hunt (Hall 2009-2013) are incredibly proud to share. Read more
Ryan and Kat Dippie launch Fife Lane restaurant 30 May 2022 Collegian Ryan Dippie (Clark 1996-2000) is passionate about people and service. Read more
Libby Main takes on Westland 5 November 2021 Libby Main (Harington 2012-2014) spends her her days four-wheeling across the Hokitika River in Westland taking water samples, or speaking with local iwi, councils or the Department of Conservation and Fish and Game. Read more
Smashing goals on the CrossFit world stage 4 November 2021 Collegian and physical education teacher Ryan McCarthy (Sargood 1993-1997) competed in the World CrossFit Games in the United States in July. Read more
Strong culture wins Plate to Pasture Award 4 November 2021 Serving nine for lunch is all part of a day’s work for Allen (Williams 1984-1988) and Jo Johnstone. Read more
Trading London life for the family farm 4 November 2021 After a successful corporate career in London, Anna Wildman (Harington 1994) returned home to the King Country family farm and in 2016 took over managing the property. Read more

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