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Eye of Sauron to bear down on Hamilton this weekend
It is thought to be NZ's first large-scale drone display.
Murder or manslaughter: Did Richard Coburn mean to kill his girlfriend?
That's the question a Hamilton jury is now deliberating.
Levi Reweti returns to Taranaki
'Win-win' for CMK Club Rugby and the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls NPC team.
'Callous and despicable': Thief who sparked outrage over dairy worker's murder pleads guilty
The slaying of Janak Patel in 2022 caused nationwide anger.
Special boxing match in Hamilton to go down in history
It will be New Zealand's first female cruiserweight boxing match.
'I wiped her face, apologising': Killer told dying partner she would be all right
Richard Coburn admits he killed his partner, but says it wasn't murder.
Meth dealer to lose his 'forever car' - a modified Holden that contained father's ashes
It was the sort of car he always wanted to own, his partner told the court.
'Dramatic' rates rises needed to balance Hamilton's books
Rates could increase by an average of 19.9 per cent in the 2024/25 financial year.
Woman was alive for 'at least 30 minutes' after partner's fatal attack
Richard Coburn admits killing his partner, but says it wasn't murder.
Waikato initiatives stand out as Biosecurity Award finalists
The finalists have all contributed significantly to safeguarding the biosecurity of NZ.
Hamilton City Council rejigs committee roles again
Former minister and Geoff Taylor join committees, deputy mayor appointed to new role.
Small Waikato community receives special sculpture
The sculpture was a community-led project.
Transport minister takes to social media over Waikato Expressway delays
Motorists spent hours getting to their destinations. Others simply gave up and went home.
Man changed partner’s bloody clothes after fatal assault, then called 111
Now Richard Coburn is standing trial for the alleged murder of his girlfriend.
Chiefs drop to second after loss to Reds
Brutal turnover seals match after 23-phase Chiefs assault on the try line.
Tiny bat rescued from a goldfish pond, ready to return to the wild after rehab
The native bat is being released back into the wild on March 12.
Savea becomes all-time leading Super Rugby try-scorer
The record-breaking back scored in the second half, during his side's 29-23 loss.
Chiefs Manawa, university extend partnership to 2026
The organisations hope to make better athletes and better people.
Relay brings injection of joy and funds for Cancer Society’s Hamilton lodge
Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge in Hamilton, a free home away from home.
Hundreds of special vehicles rev up at Frankton Thunder
The annual festival, first held in 2016, saw Hamilton’s suburb of Frankton packed today.
Watercare ends contract with Waikato District Council
Watercare has operated the district water, wastewater and stormwater services since 2019.
Chiefs beaten by Reds in Brisbane
The Chiefs have fallen to their first loss of the season.
Tiny bat rescued from a goldfish pond, rehabilitated and given flying lessons
The native bat is expected to make a full recovery.
Two potential Chiefs Manawa debuts
Krystal Murray, Tanya Kalounivale and Luka Connor will be a formidable front row.
Hamilton's new luxury hotel 'great' news for Waikato
Tourism and business leaders are excited about the $120 million development in the CBD.
Waikato 2024 NPC draw announced
Waikato take on Bay of Plenty in round one for the Nathan Strongman Memorial Trophy.
11yo goes missing, last seen at address in Hamilton
Unity, 11, was last seen at an address on Peachgrove Rd.
Have you seen missing Hamilton woman Amanda?
Police and Amanda's family are concerned for her welfare.
Foodstuffs to fund new intersection at site of future Pak’nSave Te Rapa
Hamilton City Council gave the project the green light this week.
Rugby book of record names Waikato midfielder as promising player
The Rugby Almanack is the world’s longest-running rugby book of record.
Māori tradition brought to life in photos of marae gatherings
The Poukai tradition was introduced in 1885 by the son of the first Māori king.
Frankton in for rail revival as Glenbrook train joins Frankton Thunder
The much-loved community event announced its steamy star as part of 2024 line-up.