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Fieldays excited for international visitors
The countdown to Fieldays is on as the annual event returns to its winter dates.
Forestry Hub returning to Fieldays in 2023
Fieldays Forestry Hub returning after inaugural 2022 success.
'Shocked and appalled': University pays ex-Cabinet minister Steven Joyce nearly $1m
Invoices from Joyce Advisory total $966,000 between December 2019 and December 2022.
Benefits outweigh disruption, says council as next roundabout roadworks start
The Gordonton Rd/Wairere Drive intersection will also get raised platforms,
Huskies take home the Gallagher Women’s Premiership title
Two late tries see Hamilton Marist come home strong against Otorohanga
Speed Management Plan open for public feedback
Priority list includes streets flagged to become permanently 40km/h.
Borders open for 55th National Fieldays
Fieldays looking forward to first event since Covid with borders fully open.
Castle Rangers prove too strong for Allied HOB Collins Premier
FTNC Premier Reserve reinforce top spot with record score.
Ruapehu hapū want consultation before new ski field operators are signed off
Concern concessions will be 'rubber-stamped'.
Ruapehu College reigns supreme at rockquest
“It is such a beautiful venue and it was chocka on Saturday night."
Hurricanes bundled out in Super Rugby quarter-finals
The four winning teams all played at home in the quarter-finals.
Up, up and away: Female pilots show altitude in Hamilton
The New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation held their annual rally in Hamilton.
'Shameful act of vandalism': WW2 veterans' graves desecrated
Families devastated and council fuming after graveside mementos wrecked.
Chiefs advance after tense test against Reds
The only team to beat the Chiefs in the round robin, the Reds weren't daunted by the task.
SURF women host Taupiri in promotion/relegation contest in Tokoroa
Weekly Preview for women’s and men’s games for Saturday June 10
Waikato University talent to audition at Sydney Opera House
The six students will audition as part of a new degree.
Te Pahū Charlie the Giraffe placed 8th overall in engineering competition
Te Pahū School team of young engineers placed 8th equal overall
Waterworld to close for three weeks for maintenance
Regular swimmers may use Gallagher Aquatic Centre as an alternative.
Rosetown Lions set to raise money for Te Awamutu Boxing Academy
Rosetown Lions are holding a variety show fundraiser at the Woolshed on June 17.
Chiefs hope to get revenge on Queensland Reds at home
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan says the game will be a challenge, but team is ready.
Special Olympics athletes take off to Germany
The 39 athletes compete in the Special Olympics World Summer Games from June 14.
Huskies face old foes Melville in fifth consecutive premiership final
Melville come in as underdogs with nothing to lose.
Pekapekarau School road safety heroes acknowledged
Some unusual creatures helped children cross the road.
Out of the gate: Search on for real-life Hairy Maclary
Is your pooch bumptious and bustly? Bossy and bouncy? Frisky and hustly?
King’s Birthday honour: 'This award is for a huge team'
Queen's Service medal awarded to Kainga Aroha Community House manager Kane Rangitonga.
Kids go crazy for adventure-filled weekends in South Waikato
Replace screen time with scream time.
Local wins King's Birthday honour
Locally born teacher given award due to her services to youth and education.
Festival brings French flair to Hamilton
Attendees will be taken on a journey without having to jump on a plane.
One person taken to hospital with serious injuries in crash near Hamilton
Three others were also injured in the Ngāruawāhia crash at about 2.30am today.
Pizza disaster: Why you must read flat-pack instructions
Step 1: Make sure it'll fit through the door.
Outward Bound seeks Coromandel site for second school
It is concentrating its search on the Coromandel Peninsula.