Hamilton celebrates start of construction of fully inclusive playground
The playground in Claudelands Park will be the first of its kind in New Zealand.
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Perfect 10: Chiefs juggernaut rolls through Highlanders
The Chiefs have proven during their streak they can win a game by any means.
Cake Detective on the case of making kids birthdays special
The Hamilton charity is featured in the nationwide One Good Kiwi initiative this month.
Māori king shunned at coronation opener in London
The beginning of NZ’s mission to the UK for the coronation has got off to a bumpy start.
Crown Solicitor investigated over workplace culture allegations
Probe launched by the Solicitor General after complaints from staff.
Hamilton teen picks up weighty opportunity
Xavier Tiffany is working hard to get to his first international weightlifting comp.
All eyes on Hamilton East thanks to new community patrol
Former police officers Jasmine Corban and Candice Upperton set up the service.
Let them eat quiche: Royal dish request raises eyebrows
King Charles' request is quite different from his mother's in 1953.
Dogs to be banned at Waipā's Kakepuku maunga
New bylaw proposes some controversial changes.
'I got your guy': Overdose sees innocent man targeted in alleged murder
Sao Yean had nothing to do with 'bad drugs' that led to a death. He paid with his life.
First Step Outdoors Adventure is providing POWA to younger women
POWA events enable women to support each other while enjoying adventure in the outdoors.
Chiefs welcome back Lienert-Brown for game against Highlanders
The Chiefs are off to Dunedin this week where they hope to get lucky for the 10th time.
Dad of 12 says ‘it’s a miracle we all escaped’ burning Tokoroa home
Nooroa Paora thanks God for smoke alarms and for protecting his tamariki.
Waikato royalists to honour new king with trees
Waikato councils will mark the coronation with special tree-planting events.
Final camp for Matthew Smith and Special Olympics swim teammates
The NZ Special Olympics swim team are on their final laps towards the Berlin World Games.
Numbers stack up as accountant finds military not restricted to one size fits all
Now it’s Lieutenant Dad and Lieutenant Mum
New era as we celebrate coronation of King Charles III
Wear purple and celebrate the King's coronation this Saturday at Victoria Park.
TA talent to fore in IRD wealth project
Self-employed Te Awamutu consultant plays a key role in groundbreaking IRD project.
Waikato state highway works for May
Highway recovery work continues after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Early morning break-in at Te Awamutu Caltex service station
Vape products and cigarettes were stolen.
Super Pacific culture round celebrates tā moko
Fans encouraged to embrace the culture at games.
Additional Te Huia rail services on hold until at least next year
It takes up to two years to train a locomotive engineer
Finalists named for Fieldays No 8 Wire Award
A judge says this year's entries have not disappointed.
Chiefs centurian to stay in Waikato for two more years
Damian McKenzie has just extended his contract.
Club Rugby: Big bounceback for Te Awamutu Sports Premiers
Two big home wins over Morrinsville including a 55-14 romp for the top team.
Chamber music trio brings Brahms to Hamilton
Chamber music group NZTrio celebrates 21st birthday with nationwide tour.
Live: Slip closes SH2 at Karangahake Gorge, SH25 Coromandel, more rain coming
Slips have closed highways and roofs have been ripped off as the downpours begin.
New milestone in Piako River mouth stopbank project
Project will create a shorebird habitat and a pond for fish life.
Artspace buzzing with activity
Positive response from creatives within the community towards The Creative Conduit.
Busy month sees Waikato emergency missions up 21pc
Missions included 47 hospital transfers, 16 medical events and two car crashes.
May is Chopper Appeal Month and public support is crucial to keep rescuers flying
Waikato Westpac chopper played a key role in Cyclone Gabrielle relief work.
Nine in a row: Chiefs top Crusaders in thrilling showdown
This absorbing match proved little separates the Chiefs and Crusaders.
Big Buddies looking to support Hamilton boys
Big Buddy Mentoring Trust has Big Buddies available in Hamilton.
Brainy beanies a bold support for tumor trust
The Brainy Beanies exhibition in Hamilton raises funds for Brain Tumour Support.