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What repealing Three Waters could mean for your rates
Adding hundreds of millions of dollars in costs and an urgent revision to previous budgets
Communities bring Waitangi to the Waikato
The Waikato marks the historic day with a number of community events.
Dad's growling stomach gets in the way of tiger cub gender reveal
The gender of two Sumatran tiger cubs born at Hamilton Zoo have been revealed.
He's running for council, but doesn't want your vote
The candidate has taken unusual measures to advocate for an important topic.
Hamilton City Council by-election to kick off this week
The by-election was sparked by the resignation of now Hamilton East MP Ryan Hamilton.
Hamilton City Council announces changes to recycling
Recycling changes across the country mean only plastic types 1,2 and 5 will be collected.
Hamilton tiger cubs turning into chunky monkeys
Hamilton Zoo's new additions have just turned a week old.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in June 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Borrow-a-cup scheme now part of Hamilton cafe culture
Single use coffee cups are being replaced by borrowed reusable ones.
Hamilton gets a little greener with completion of Mangaonua Gully project
New green space completed ahead of schedule.
Live ferrets feature in Hamilton Zoo display - possums and rats could follow
Ferrets are 'simply acting on their natural behaviour' but are deadly for native species.
Bullseye: Hamilton to host New Zealand Darts Masters again
Hamilton hosted the competition for the first time in 2019.
Impressive new Hamilton library now complete
Matariki next year will see the unveiling of a pou at Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library.
'Goldilocks of New Zealand': Hamilton MP showcases his electorate
The new MP presented his maiden statement in Parliament yesterday.
Hamilton teens get some mana with their manus
Hamilton City Council aims to build safety awareness for swimming in the Waikato River.
Residents asked to conserve water as hot summer looms
Water use has been increasing on hot, fine days and is expected to increase further.
Magical bridge sets the benchmark for playgrounds in New Zealand
The Magical Bridge Playground has something for everyone.
Hamiltonians split on $1.7m makeover plans for Wellington Street Beach
Storms and river level fluctuations this year have caused the jetty to collapse.
Watch: Site blessing, waiata mark start of Founders demolition
Mana whenua blessed the site today with no protesters in attendance.
Council rejigs portfolios after councillor elected as MP
Hamilton City Council has reallocated Ryan Hamilton's portfolios.
Most Waikato councils opt for Māori wards
The most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.
Tigers' 15-times-a-day mating routine 'actually not that many'
There are high hopes Hamilton Zoo's latest love story will result in new tiger cubs.
Byelection needed in Hamilton East after councillor becomes MP
New National MP Ryan Hamilton has formally resigned from the city council.
Hamilton Zoo zebras have been busy with 29th foal in 15 years
Mare Marbles gave birth to the still-nameless foal at the end of September.
Southern Hamilton road project paves way for 20,000 new residents
A road project in southern Hamilton will pave the way for 20,000 new residents.
Record number of children's tickets sold for Black Ferns' Hamilton test match
Black Ferns director of rugby "humbled" by number of children's tickets sold.
Dog to be 'destroyed' after rushing, biting contractor
Animal's owner not in court to hear the fate of his pet bull mastiff.
Battery disposal sparks Hamilton fires
Council is warning people to dispose of lithium batteries correctly after several fires.
‘It latched onto his arm’: Man attacked by dog while protecting partner
The American pitbull cross' owner agreed to have the dog put down afterwards.
Prime inner-city Hamilton site could be renamed to reflect 500 years of history
Local hapū Ngāti Wairere applied to restore the area’s name to Opoia Pā earlier this year.
New tiger matched with zoo female for breeding
Scout, Peggy and Sang just moved into their new homes.
Tauranga-based artist wins National Contemporary Art Award
The annual award, founded by the Waikato Society of Arts, has been held since 2000.
'I blame myself': Mother of newborn killed in dog attack speaks
Max Mitchell-Clifford was the registered owner of the dog that killed the baby in 2020.