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

Poll: Help Hamilton choose a new name
Hamilton's mayor Andrew King is proposing a name change to the city's council.

Major changes proposed for Hamilton
Hamilton Mayor Andrew King wants to turn Hamilton around while increasing rates.

Massive 15.5 per cent rate rise still tipped for Hamilton
Hamilton mayor Andrew King won't invest in playgrounds, libraries or the zoo.

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

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

Plans to bowl Victoria St buildings for giant park
The council wants to build a giant park between Victoria on the River and Embassy Park.

Fears ahead of Tonga v Samoa match
Some fans have given away their tickets amid safety fears at tonight's grudge match.

Two injured in Hamilton North crash
Another crash has happened at one of Hamilton's most notorious intersections.

Victoria on the River: Hamilton mayor's secret briefing
Hamilton mayor to discuss buying property as part of a "bigger vision" for inner city park

Port of Tauranga to supply jet fuel to Auckland
Aviation will be trucked from the Port of Tauranga over Kaimais and up SH1

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

CEO pockets extra $60,000, no rise for others yet
The PSA says Hamilton council staff think a 15 per cent pay rise for its CEO is unfair.

Hamilton City Council's chief now on $440k
Hamilton City Council CEO's salary has risen 33 per cent in three years.

Police say violent armed robberies linked
A robbery at a Hamilton McDonald's today is one of three similar incidents in as many days

Kiwis win off the field as Lions tour brings in the bucks
There may not have been a winner on-field, but NZ's tourism sector is toasting to success.

Elaborate Hamilton Zoo plan gets sign off
Hamilton City Council has approved the zoo plan but still does not how to fund it.

Hamilton Zoo revamp plan released
An draft plan outlining a major redevelopment of Hamilton Zoo has finally been revealed after a two-and-a-half year delay - but the $80,00 document may be dumped in favour of a native wild life park with no exotic animals if the new mayor gets his way.

Open meetings message's epic fail
Hamilton City Council opened up its previously closed council workshops for the first time - except it forgot to tell anyone about it.

Nicholas: 'Why haven't Chiefs learned?'
Victim advocate Louise Nicholas says allegations Chiefs rugby players verbally abused two female parking wardens are "disappointing".

Govt and council join forces for housing
The government has joined forces with the Hamilton City Council to beef up housing supply in the city.

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

Watch NZH Local Focus: Arms open for accessibility in the Tron
Hamilton is celebrating disabilities today, and it's inspirational. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

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

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

Watch NZH Local Focus: Recycling Options for Hamilton
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.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Hamilton Calf Competition for a good cause
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.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Mayor King 'felt warm and fuzzy'
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.