Innovative format for Super Rugby pre-season games
Sides will be allowed 28 players in the squad to trial new combinations.
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Smart use of power is helping ease cost of living pressures
The aim of the Healthy Homes Program is to reduce power use by 30 to 40 per cent.
'Person of interest' speaking to police after suspicious fire in Hamilton
First emergency calls came in just after 1am with reports of multiple people in building.
Hamilton Zoo giraffe dies after accidental fall overnight
It had been placed under anesthesia for a health check-up yesterday.
Divot stomping all part of the day at inaugural Festival of Polo
There will be action on and off the field at the unique event.
'He was a ticking time bomb': Man stabbed sex worker over $250 drug debt
Tahi-O-Hurae Rangiawha took his grievance into his own hands with serious consequences.
Hamilton hosts women's heavyweight title fight
Hamilton's Trina Smith to face Northland Kauri women's rugby player Trish Vaka.
Man guilty of throwing petrol at police, despite 'woeful investigation'
A fire was burning in front of the two officers when petrol was poured on them.
SPCA offers half-price pets as adoption rates drop
Pet adoption rates have dropped, putting pressure on the SPCA.
Thunderbolts and lightning prompt a fitting end to Waikato's Summer Concert Series
Sizzling music on a soggy weekend makes for a steamy Summer Concert Series.
Weather: Rain across the North Island before sunshine makes welcome return
For parts of the country, much of the upcoming week will be warm-to-hot.
Weather warning: Heavy rain hits parts of North Island, slips in Taranaki
Slips were reported in Taranaki and a Hamilton concert was reportedly forced to end early.
Thousands evacuated at Hamilton concert during Simple Minds set due to extreme weather
Police said they were made aware the show had been stopped due to lightning.
Senior mobster busted trying to import 1.1kg of meth in golf clubs
The clubs were sent from the United Kingdom but intercepted in Germany.
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.
More kākāpō exiled from Waikato sanctuary
The birds arrived at Sanctuary Mountain in July and September last year.
Minister talks up four-lane highway from Waikato to BOP
Construction kicked off today on the $43.5 million dollar Piarere roundabout.
'Violent death': Man attacked before being found dead in Waikato River
The body of John Isaac was found at about 7pm last Thursday.
One dead, road closed after crash in central Hamilton
The road is likely to be closed for some time while police investigate.
All eyes to the sky as floating pig joins puffed-up polar bear
Balloons over Waikato to celebrate 25th anniversary with fun floating figures.
They're running the length of Scotland - in New Zealand
Motor neurone disease research fundraiser spans the globe.
Police appeal for information in Waikato River homicide inquiry
Body of John Isaac was found about 7pm last Thursday.
'I only had one pinot gris': What brought a $2.7m fraudster back before court
Tessa Grant was jailed for six years for her thefts, but given a fine for her crime today.
Man tries to push partner out of car on SH1 at high speed
A motorist followed Jason Marino for 13 minutes along State Highway 1 south of Hamilton.
He's running for council, but doesn't want your vote
The candidate has taken unusual measures to advocate for an important topic.
Mongrel Mob members ransack P dealer’s home in ‘gang taxing’
Hamiora Chase and three others stole cash, phones, a set of keys and bank cards.
Raglan drowning: Off-duty surf lifeguard rushes to Manu Bay to try and help man
A group of surfers first noticed the man unresponsive in the water just after 9am today.
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.
Holiday over - it's back to road works for Waikato crews
NZTA is reminding Waikato motorists of significant upcoming roadworks.
Waikato foodbanks 'desperate' for donations
Vinnies Hamilton is deciding if they should limit food parcels to six per family per year.
Grandad died after waiting 30 hours in ED. His family fought for months for answers
Waikato Hospital has apologised to a Hamilton family after an internal investigation.
'Recovery has truly begun': Waikato buzzing this summer
Summer has been treating the Waikato well - and there is still more to come.
Woman in tears as she appears in court charged with murdering gang member
She is accused of murdering a Mongrel Mob member, Te Reo Wickcliffe-Heta.