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Hamilton West byelection: National deems Labour favourite to win over own candidate
Bishop says National's candidate has strong family and business ties to Hamilton.

Teen to fight murder charge after death of toddler
A trial is likely to be held late next year.

Gaurav Sharma claims raid of Labour manpower as new party revealed
New Zealand Momentum Party will not be registered in time for the byelection.

French travellers will be out in force cheering at Eden Park semi-final
World Cup a real bonus for French travellers spending a year in New Zealand.

Family mourn ‘bubbly, beautiful blonde-haired’ 2-year-old after teen's murder charge
Teen arrested after death of 2-year-old in Hamilton appears in court.

Act reveals currrent MP as Hamilton West byelection candidate
National is set to choose its candidate from a three-person shortlist this weekend.

Andrew Little claims Hamilton West Labour candidate was ambushed, not the ambusher
Georgie Dansey was announced as Labour's candidate only yesterday.

Mongols trial: Self-defence will be ‘easily disproven’, crown says
The crown says the accused would struggle to use self-defence on some of their charges.

Hamilton West byelection: Labour selects candidate who will oppose former MP
Labour's announcement comes after National revealed its shortlist of candidates yesterday.

National Party shortlist for Hamilton West byelection announced
National's shortlist includes an iwi leader, Pasifika director and a health professional.

Hamilton West byelection: Former mayor Andrew King out of National’s candidate race
King didn't comment when contacted by the Herald, other than saying it was a party matter.

Cheating scandal: NZ uni students paying Chinese company's ghostwriters for papers
Whistleblower dubbed 'The Kenyan' claims to have helped hundreds of students.

TOP chooses candidate for byelection race in Hamilton West
Naomi Pocock, 47, previously contested the Hamilton East seat in 2020, finishing fourth.

'That's not me': Mitre 10 thieves return stolen bits for refund
A man and woman stole drill bits and saw blades by hiding them in their clothes.

Tim Macindoe not seeking National candidacy in Hamilton West
The former National MP represented Hamilton West from 2008 until 2020.

Watch: Dramatic footage of Hamilton bakery being ram-raided overnight
The bakery was one of the multiple businesses targetted last night across Hamilton

Luxon states byelection candidate expectations amid diversity dilemma
Candidate nominations close on Wednesday ahead of the byelection on December 10.

Bugger: Near-new $38,000 Toyota Hilux had parts from other cars
He thought he'd bought a near-new Hilux then learned it was rebuilt after a crash.

Here's what's new and exciting in world-class Waikato
Experiences and facilities geared to attract visitors and locals.

National and Labour wary of predicting victory in Hamilton byelection
The people of Hamilton West will choose their new MP on December 10.

Byelection date set after former Labour MP's resignation
It comes after Gaurav Sharma's resignation this week.

Youth crime: Hundreds arrested, thousands of charges laid in Auckland and Waikato
Police will have increased foot patrols in malls and shopping precincts, where possible.

Sharma's surprise exit hurts Labour's byelection chances - Ardern
Some parties had registered interest from potential candidates prior to Sharma's exit.

The birds and the trees: Family friendly walks at Hakarimata Scenic Reserve
Where to find leg-burning workouts and sedate native forest adventures near Hamilton.

Labour confirms it recommended Gaurav Sharma be expelled for misconduct
'Unnecessary and wasteful': Jacinda Ardern hits back at former Labour MP's resignation.

Audrey Young: Labour should expect a bloodbath in Hamilton
OPINION: Independent MP resigns in order to seek re-election as an independent MP.

'It is God's place': Immigration NZ apologises for offending Sikh community
NZ Central Sikh Association say officials refused to follow religious protocols.

Grandson's search for answers leads to WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognised
Pasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.

Hamilton kindergarten shuts down after multiple incidents with abusive neighbour
A parent is upset by the lack of communication from the Waikato Kindergarten Association.