Greening of Hamilton transport gets green light
Projects include bus stop upgrades and new walking and cycling connections.
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Hazy IPAs a clear favourite at awards
Despite a tough start to 2023, the awards received a record number of entries.
Coromandel highway slip: ‘If that one goes, we’re basically an island’
Waka Kotahi is closely monitoring an underslip on State Highway 25.
Waipā waste generated equates to a ‘polar bear’ per person
Draft plan Waste Less, Do More contains a suite of proposals.
Climate champions invite locals to regional cycling tour
The Climathon team will embark on a 350km cycle tour in the name of climate action.
Hamilton’s economy holds up in challenging climate
City’s economic development committee says Hamilton's GDP held up well in 2022.
Sunday coming up roses for Te Awamutu
Te Awamutu Rose Society bringing rose events together this Sunday.
First Waipā Māori ward councillor gone after just four months
Waipā's mayor and councillors are 'deeply disappointed' and 'disheartened'.
Te Awamutu BMX Club does well at nationals
Three Te Awamutu BMX riders have success in Mighty 11 races at national champs.
Distracted driver crashes after catching cheating girlfriend
Ohorangi Rawiri injured himself and another motorist when he crashed through a red light.
Bangers teams aiming to reach Bluff
Trio of mates driving old Fiat the length of New Zealand for charity.
Natural burial option on the cards for Waikato District
The council is consulting on a range of proposed changes to its cemetery bylaw.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Coromandel residents worry road woes will mean trouble getting healthcare
Some residents have moved from the peninsula to be closer to hospitals.
Hamilton dairy farming family’s free-stall barn system commended
Long-term sustainability focus of excellent workplace culture.
Scouts sail to Northland Regatta success in a borrowed boat
Group almost grounded as they had no funds to fix leaking cutters.
Wintec design student finds true calling as potter
Brogan Houghton had no idea what to do after finishing school - then she discovered clay.
Waipā Māori ward byelection to be held in June
The byelection was forced by the resignation of Takena Stirling.
Teachers know maths and offer doesn't add up
Secondary, primary and kindergarten teachers unite together for better pay and conditions.
Theatre review: Calendar Girls cast do wonderful job with confidence and panache
Director drawn to play’s “comedy, pathos and reflective message”.
South Waikato locals give "the shirt off their backs" for cyclone victims
South Waikato has thrown its support behind victims in Hawke's Bay.
Witnesses sought for fatal hit-and-run
Police investigating the death of a pedestrian in Te Awamutu on Friday night.
Hamilton City Council: Review will dig into rubbish and recycling plans
How are we doing in waste reduction, recovery and avoidance areas?
Farming isn't work, 'it's his life'
History of turning Hauraki Plains land into dairy farms is in Warrick Davey's blood.
Suspended lawyer Takena Stirling resigns from Waipā council
Māori Ward councillor resigns following his interim suspension as a lawye
'Daredevil child's' horrific duneboarding accident and 10-year road to recovery
She had a simple motto to help with her recovery: ‘If you can’t stand up, stand out.’
Balloons over Waikato: Nightglow fully booked and waitlist now closed
The grand finale of Balloons over Waikato can still be enjoyed from home.
Waipā's Māori Ward Councillor Takena Stirling resigns
Waipā Mayor Susan O'Regan accepts councillor's verbal resignation today.
Chiefs line-up gives new players opportunity to shine
Co-captains Sam Cane and Brad Weber, Brodie Retallick on mandated breaks.
Medal haul for Te Awamutu cyclists
Local riders gain many podium placements in first Track National Championships trip.
Wallen wows Kiwi fans
New Zealand fans treated to first leg of Morgan Wallen's One Night at a Time World Tour.
Look what the wind blew in: Balloon disrupts croquet game
Pilot skims trees, roof tops and powerlines in search of safe spot.
Meter reader attack: Three men charged after man critically hurt
The meter reader was taken to Waikato hospital with critical head injuries in January.
Waipā may close the book on library fines
Waipā District Council has joined a nationwide library movement to remove library fines.
Arrests made after Kihikihi incident
Police have made arrests after an assault in Kihikihi on January 5.