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'Don't want to bag the ref': Chiefs coach laments 'big moment' that swung game
The Chiefs came up short in their bid to overthrow the Crusaders.
Machete-wielding youths target fans leaving rugby in Hamilton
The alleged offenders were arrested by police.
Te Kowhai set to receive multi-purpose community park
Waikato District Council just bought 23.7 hectares of land at Ngaruawahia Rd.
They've done it again: Crusaders win Super Rugby final in thriller
The curtain has come down on an era of Crusaders dominance.
Making kids learning SEEN
An alternative education group launches in Term 3 in Te Awamutu.
Paws awhile: Waipā to decide on new dog bylaw soon
Public submissions have now closed, as the council identifies three key areas of interest.
One dead and another airlifted to hospital after crash near Rotorua
Police are examining what happened in the serious crash.
New roof for Swim Zone Matamata
The pool roof was removed after an assessment found it to be not earthquake safe.
Hit and run killing: Did woman know driving 50km/h into partner would kill him?
Zhane Faiers contends she didn't realise her ex-partner could die by being hit by her car.
Dale Maree Morgan poised to win election
Dale Maree Morgan on track to win Waipā Māori Ward by-election; full result on Monday.
Watch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizes
Skipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.
Waipā District Council manages dam, ponds that burst, causing Glenview flooding
The ponds and dam managed by Waipā District Council fail overnight due to rainfall.
Duncan & Ebbett clears out retailer of the year awards
The Hamilton Land Rover and Jaguar dealer won four accolades.
Glenview streets underwater after night of heavy rain
Stormwater ponds failed sending floodwaters down some local streets earlier today.
Waikato artist group is people's choice award winner
Waikato Creative Stitchers won the No 8 Wire Award for their work The Gate.
Times of growth ahead of Peacocke development
The Hamilton development could deliver $80 million in interest savings for ratepayers.
'Vexatious': Restraining order imposed on controversial advocate
A judge said years of proceedings brought by Halse in one case were an abuse of process.
New Zealand athletes clock up wins at Special Olympics
The New Zealand delegation will be bringing home some bling.
Hamilton buzzing for sell-out Chiefs home final
The Chiefs Rugby Club says ticket sales were "unprecedented".
Special expo to help new Hamiltonians settle into community
The expo is directed at migrants, refugees, international students, but anyone is welcome.
Six Kihikihi streets to turn into cul-de-sacs for cycleway
The Waipā District Council is consulting on a new walking and cycling path.
Women of any weight develop lipedema and it is resistant to traditional weight-loss methods
June is Lipedema Awareness Month.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Fieldays 2023: Back to beanies and boots
Fieldays had more than 105,000 people come through the gates this year.
Hidden brake lights contributed to motorcyclist's death
The circumstances of the death were avoidable but could easily arise, a coroner says.
Rowing club has new life members
Local rowing numbers increased a lot over the 2022-23 season.
Native species to be planted to restore ecological corridor
Pirongia’s Sainsbury Road Reserve is set to prioritise horse riders, walkers and runners.
Local history comes alive at Waikato Museum
The museum just relaunched the exhibition Shaping Hamilton Huringa Kirikiriroa.
Mayor personally opposed to some local government recommendations
Changes to local government need careful consideration: Waipā Mayor.
Founders falls: Theatre demolition decided
The Theatre of the Impossible Trust is still exploring its response.
Outsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a year
Public hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.
'Like a woman possessed': Woman denies murderous intent in hit-and-run
Ropati Shortland travelled a short distance on the roof before crashing on to the ground.