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Donors dig deep to deliver funding for new Medieval Garden at Hamilton Gardens
The venue's new addition is expected to be finished for summer 2025.
Racing: Cambridge trainer planning for late dash
Stephen Marsh: 'I can see my fillies sitting just in behind them and charging late.'
Air NZ's seat capacity shortages hobbling Hamilton Airport's growth potential: chairman
The group is already facing belt-tightening by travellers in the economic crunch.
Pensioner built homemade bomb with destructive blast radius of 1km
"Death would have been immediate."
Grill seekers: Alleged home burglars caught trying to sell BBQ
Two people were arrested at Dollar Dealers after they were confronted by police.
Rukumoana Schaafhausen rejoins TGH board of directors
They also appointed Warwick Tauwhare-George as advisor to the board.
Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā wai hono i te pō expected at Tuahiwi Marae
The new Māori Queen will make her first official public appearance today.
Three dead in separate crashes in Auckland, Waikato
One of the deaths occurred after a ute and motorcyclist collided in Clendon Park.
One person left critically injured after fight with neighbour in Hamilton
Emergency services responded to 'an altercation' on Oakley Ave, Claudelands.
ABs and Boks ‘squared up’ in a bar, and the player who feared ABs wanted to ‘kill’ him
A new book claims a member of the 1981 Springboks was to be kidnapped in New Zealand.
Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years
When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.
Two men injured after boat capsizes off Taharoa
Coastguard launched rescue after 7 boaties were reported to be in the water.
Jetstar lays down marker on new route with $135 Hamilton-Sydney flights
Budget airline also offering $274 fares from Auckland to Seoul.
A record 45 students to graduate from Tipu Ake carving course
The idea behind the kaupapa was to connect young people with their culture.
Funding cuts force Waikato Tourism to pull the pin on international marketing
Hamilton and Waikato Tourism won't promote the region overseas anymore.
Thieves damage several stores in Waikato spree
Several Waikato stores were burgled and damaged.
Police release two people arrested after Te Awamutu homicide
A post-mortem examination of the victim will take place on Friday.
It's official, Bluey is coming to NZ
The popular pup will visit Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
'He's a robber, that's what he does': Teen hits dairies after being released from jail
The now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.
Police seeking dashcam footage in relation to Hampton Downs incident
A man was found fighting for his life on Hampton Downs Rd early on Monday morning.
Future management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewed
Waipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"
Lady Tureiti Moxon receives honorary doctorate from Waikato University
Lady Tureiti Moxon has been recognised for 30 years of Māori health mahi.
How much of ratepayer's money Hamilton councillors spend on training revealed
Hamilton City Council slashed the PD budgets in half, from $6000 each a year to $3000.
Opinion: Energy the goldmine NZ First will exploit in 2026 election campaign
Criticising the energy companies has proven effective for NZ First thus far.
Watch: Winston Peters accosted by protesters, two arrested after pushing Shane Jones
Winston Peters described the protesters as "woke and feral".
Shane Jones calls for new Crown entity to drill for geothermal energy
Jones is also promising a future for the Marsden Point refinery.
Interislander ferries can run for 20 more years, claims Winston Peters
The coalition Government appeared split on what to do about the ferries.
Return to power charges NZ First members as Winston Peters opens party conference
Members are celebrating being back in government as the conference starts.
Winston Peters promises ‘major’ policy announcement at NZ First conference
The policy wasn't in the coalition agreement but Peters is confident he'll get support.
Matthew Hooton: NZ First celebrates strongest position this century
OPINION: Labour voters and senior figures are being targeted to jump ship.
'Wonderful to win': Hamilton's new Lotto millionaire shares his story
This winner is the country's 45th Lotto millionaire of 2024.
Warren Kennedy optimistic about Te Rapa despite Snazzytavi’s draw
Drawn well, Snazzytavi would have been one of the horses to beat.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.