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'Burn your f***ing house down': Hamilton family 'trapped' by ‘neighbours from hell’
The disgruntled homeowner complains that Kāinga Ora has so far failed to act.
Te Awamutu College: Real world experiences for creative students
Creatives in Schools programme provides learning experiences for students.
Planting season sees increased demand from communities
Whangamatā is in line for the largest single Coastcare restoration.
Reunion for 1980s Te Awamutu College first XV
The second weekend of June will see a range of events as the former players reconnect.
Getting a cat? Why a Burmese might be for you
Burmese cats - why they should be considered as a family pet.
Te Huia cracks carbon emissions and patronage goals
Commuter train replaces 37,000km of car travel every day.
Maverick mayor completes passion project
Former Matamata-Piako mayor rallied the community for his final project.
Cabin stolen from Hamilton property with crane in elaborate house heist
Its owner has played detective to try and hunt down the nicked building.
Unlimited quartet breaks record score at national contest
‘A harmonious unit that is truly greater than the sum of its parts’.
Coromandel leaders upset over loss of concert
Cancelled Whitianga Summer Concert is another blow to the region's visitor industry.
Hamilton City Council approves new Māngai Māori positions
The council voted to continue with a new version of the model first introduced in 2018.
'Racist, offensive' Corrections ads on buses urgently pulled, apology to iwi
This is not the first time Corrections has come under fire for “racist” advertisements.
Horse racing: Three Waikato racing clubs agree to amalgamation
Waikato racing is set to follow the Auckland region with the formation of a mega club.
Travel: Oui love France
"If you asked me what I love about France, I could write a book."
Help restore nature this Arbor Day in Hamilton
The aim is to plant another two hectares at Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct.
Huskies and Melville to battle in Women’s Premiership club final
The Men’s Premiership saw two defaults in one weekend.
Castle Rangers edge out FTNC Prem in tight clash
Northern United Mamba overcome rough start to find their groove.
Sports roar into top five
Te Awamutu Sports secured three wins across the Waikato Club Rugby grades.
Why container gardening could be for you
OPINION: How to make your small apartment or small garden vibrant and interesting.
Katchafire band member passes on musical expertise
Hamilton's Fairfield College music programme re-engages students with school.
Invasive clam find prompts vigilance call
Biosecurity New Zealand and mana whenua for the Waikato River urge people to look out.
Clinical Chiefs topple Brumbies to seal top spot
The Chiefs were almost flawless in defence and ruthlessly punished the Brumbies in attack.
Battle against hill country erosion gets $2.8m boost
Almost half of Waikato land has a high potential for erosion due to high rainfall.
Tragedy and joy: Kiwi parents’ heartbreaking arrival of twin boys
New parents share the elation and deep grief.
Former Kiwi farmer in epic 8000km run across Canada to raise money for cancer research
Jon Nabbs lost both parents to cancer in the space of a year. Now he's raising 75k.
Waikato bus driver shortage solved, new routes launched
Local bus services also celebrate new Te Kuiti and Tokoroa services.
Massive weekend of club rugby ahead
Waikato club rugby Women’s Championship final takes place this weekend.
Hawke's Bay artist wins Fieldays No.8 Wire Award 2023
The Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award ceremony was held in Hamilton last night.
Fieldays Forestry Hub back for 2023
The hub will again be under the theme Wood - Our Low-Carbon Future.
South Waikato power connection goes live
The $43 million project has been 10 years in the making.
Man evades police by fleeing to island on Waikato River
The man, who was a person of interest, evaded police for over 7 hours.