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Striking jetty artwork inspired by history of five local hapū
Mayor encourages more Hamiltonians to enjoy the Waikato River.
'My worst nightmare': Hamilton joggers injured after geese terrorise fun run
A gaggle of geese has terrorised an organised fun run, leaving 2 joggers with bruises.
Bruce Clarkson praised as a treasure to council and the city
"Waiwhakareke the best example of urban restoration in the whole country."
Revealed: Hamilton City Council's $22k on talk fest for staff
Hamilton City Council boss says it's a good use of ratepayer money.
John Minto and supporters plan reunion lunch and march to rugby park
A great day in history because NZ made an impact internationally, says political activist.
Thousands of visitors will give economic boost to the city
Hamilton will be abuzz with a sold-out concert and a crowd of 20,000 at an All Blacks game
Hamilton City Council supports calls for more te reo, Māori history
New outcomes and measures introduced as a result of community input
Hamilton recycling service nominated for award
The city's recycling service is example of making a change for environmental wellbeing.
Mayor 'hopeful' Hamilton's Great Kiwi Beer Fest will return
Hamilton's mayor is pouring her efforts into saving the city's beer festival.
Dire shortage of hotels and motels leaves Fieldays visitors scrambling
Exhibitors are staying in campervans due to city's lack of accommodation.
Chopped: Kiwi Beer Fest axed due to 'untenable' police and DHB conditions
There haven't been any arrests or treatment for alcohol harm during the event's two years.
Ward Street trial 'diabolical': Waikato Regional Council chair
WRC chairman say he's tempted to make his own carparks on Ward St.
Hamilton mayor defends secret discussions over new pool deal and dropping speed limit
Hamilton City Council deals with 13 items behind closed doors today.
Recycling plant education room another step in fight against landfill
Hamilton City Council and Envirowaste launch new waste minimisation education room.
Hamilton City Council refuses to pull Ward St safer street trial
Council says it will tweak the Ward St trial depending on the feedback it gets.
City loses passionate environmental champion
Margaret (Bunny) and John Mortimer, gifted 20-hectare Taitua Arboretum to the city.
Hamilton City Council closed due to bomb threat overnight - police investigating
The incident it is being considered a low level threat at this stage.
Waiuku man gets second chance at rugby glory
Several major injuries saw Nick Lyons walk away from rugby, now he's a 2nd Chance Charlie.
Quality of life ... which is NZ's sweetest spot?
Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Porirua, Wellington, Hutt, Christchurch and Dunedin polled.
Bodie's battle: Toddler's road to recovery after being struck by car
Hayley Hamilton instantly dropped her dog lead and phone as her son flew through the air.
Two Māori wards in place next year if community and council in favour
Council does U-turn on decision to delay possibility of Māori wards another three years.
City councillor and ex Silver Fern battling health issues
Former netballer Margaret Forsyth is on a month's leave to focus on her health challenges.
Hamilton opposes Auckland bid for Waikato water
Hamilton says "we have to put our city first".
Council looks at elected members' childcare costs
Hamilton City Council to vote on giving elected members a childcare allowance.
Buildings worth millions less than what ratepayers forked out
The Victoria St buildings are worth at least $2m less than what council paid in 2018.
Sex of Hamilton Zoo's new baby chimp revealed
Troop being given time to bond in their upgraded enclosure.
Costs of owning controversial Victoria St buildings keep rising
The income earned on council's Victoria St properties halved this year.
Baby death: Dog remains in Hamilton pound as police, council investigate
One of the two dogs has been returned to its owner after the incident at Labour Weekend.
Council defends 'double standard' Founders Theatre policy
"I just look at the process and it was ridiculous.There was no need to close the theatre."
Fundraising for fatally mauled newborn's grieving family
Fundraising effort launched to support the family of a newborn baby mauled by a dog.
Baby dog attack: Dad died months earlier, too soon to know he was to be a father
One-day-old newborn mauled by friend's dog-grandmother believes
Fatal dog attack on baby: What happens to animals now?
Dog at centre of fatal baby attack being held by council as police investigate.
Witness says newborn baby mauled while mum 'popped' to the toilet
Rottweiler attacked the newborn and tried to bury it while the mother was in the toilet.