Waikato hapū challenges council plan for housing on possible pā site
The 1ha site is currently home to a car park just across the Waikato River from CBD.
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Dumped cars surface in river cleanup drive
Waikato-based company Deep Dive Division is on a cleanup mission.
Minis motor in for classic Kiwi movie
Classic movie screening raises money for KidsCan.
Full repair of Raglan road underslip should be done by May
A temporary diversion road is keeping SH23 open during the 'peace-of-mind' fix.
The Playbox Calendar Girls offer some stand out performances
A movie, a musical, and now on stage in Hamilton.
Chiefs get behind junior rugby with free tickets
The Waikato-based club launched a new initiative to encourage junior players.
75 new roading projects are slated for Hamilton's streets
The aim is to connect people and places in safe, accessible and smart ways.
Funding open for Hamilton waste reduction projects
Help for innovative groups who are trying to keep waste out of our landfills.
Farming that encourages and allows biodiversity to thrive
Local Farmers Graham and Tess Smith earn environmental farming awards.
Chiefs squad needs to be more clinical against Waratahs
Long-term Chiefs player Damian McKenzie will clock up his 100th game this weekend.
Beach Hop returns to liven up Coromandel
The annual classic car and rock'n'roll festival returns to Whangamatā.
Greening of Hamilton transport gets green light
Projects include bus stop upgrades and new walking and cycling connections.
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?