Mayor wants to change city council back to its Maori name - where did Hamilton come from?

Hamilton's mayor Andrew King is proposing a name change to the city's council.

Hamilton Mayor Andrew King wants to turn Hamilton around while increasing rates.

Hamilton mayor Andrew King won't invest in playgrounds, libraries or the zoo.

Waterworld will close for six months for renovations, but the creche may never reopen.

City councillor steps down from Deputy Chair role after lewd message to journalist.

The council wants to build a giant park between Victoria on the River and Embassy Park.

Some fans have given away their tickets amid safety fears at tonight's grudge match.

A Hamilton councillor was disturbed to learn staff sent her FB posts to the CEO.

Hamilton mayor to discuss buying property as part of a "bigger vision" for inner city park

Aviation will be trucked from the Port of Tauranga over Kaimais and up SH1

Krystal Wanikau says she never laid a hand on a Hamilton parking warden.

The PSA says Hamilton council staff think a 15 per cent pay rise for its CEO is unfair.

Hamilton City Council CEO's salary has risen 33 per cent in three years.

A robbery at a Hamilton McDonald's today is one of three similar incidents in as many days

There may not have been a winner on-field, but NZ's tourism sector is toasting to success.

Hamilton City Council has approved the zoo plan but still does not how to fund it.

Two Waikato mayors are zipping around in V8s while others use their own vehicles.

Hamilton City Council opened up its previously closed council workshops for the first time - except it forgot to tell anyone about it.

Victim advocate Louise Nicholas says allegations Chiefs rugby players verbally abused two female parking wardens are "disappointing".

The government has joined forces with the Hamilton City Council to beef up housing supply in the city.

X Factor winner Beau Monga has reportedly been charged with assaulting a woman, just days after performing at an anti-violence campaign.

Hamilton is celebrating disabilities today, and it's inspirational. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Waikato SPCA announced on Friday that it will close its doors.

A first-time councillor has been criticised for lobbying her elected colleagues and the district health board over her anti-fluoride views.

Detectives in Hamilton are investigating a "suspicious" car fire that happened early this morning.

Wheelie bins and an extra recycling bin for food scraps isn't good news for everyone in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

It's a battle of the finest for Lye Farm and Scott Farm on the outskirts of Hamilton - all in the name charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Andrew King's majority has dropped again, down to just nine votes after special votes were counted. He speaks to Local Focus about his win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Hamilton's next mayor may not be known for a few days yet.