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Six Walk of Fame inductees unveil their pou
Te Awamutu's latest stars inducted onto Walk of Fame.
Ceremony welcomes new citizens to the city
Ceremony sees 183 people welcomed to Hamilton and New Zealand
Be a lifesaver this Christmas and give the gift of blood
Growth in demand for blood and plasma stretches New Zealand Blood Service
New fruit and vegetable shop opens in Kikikihi
Support the new store in Kihikihi, which strives to support its community.
New Fred Graham sculpture watches over Waikato Expressway
Taonga is Hamilton’s final piece in Waikato Expressway cultural symbolism plan.
Discover Waitomo helps build awareness of the region itself
Sustainability and looking after people just a a normal part of doing business.
Faulty link caused Auckland-Hamilton train carriages to separate mid-trip: Investigators
Incident frightened passengers and led to carriages coming to a halt 500m behind the train
Captain Cane speaks at Ōhaupō Hub
Lawn & Turf Contracting organise dinner for locals with All Blacks skipper.
Six selfless Hamiltonians honoured with Civic Awards
The group has been making a real difference to all Hamiltonians' lives and wellbeing.
Students spreading the word about predator free movement
Local schools get behind Predator Free Te Awamutu projects.
$8 million roundabout plan for SH23 and SH39 junction in Whatawhata
The community has been calling for improvements to the high-risk intersection.
Annual Christmas polo to showcase top players
Head along and witness some of New Zealand’s top polo representatives on local soil.
Waipā District Council starts tackling sports park shortage
The council bought 6.6ha of land for a new cricket pitch and two winter sports grounds.
Hamilton will be World Cup base for Zambian women’s football team
Korikori Park, Rototuna, will be training site for Zambian Copper Queens football team.
'A personal decision': Labour MP not seeking re-election
Jamie Strange to retire from Parliament next election to spend more time with his family.
Trees at The Meteor returns with 71 interpretations of the iconic Christmas tree.
Awesome creations made from papier-mâché, wool, cake, and even face masks.
Volunteers and staff keep Cancer Lodge open over Christmas
Volunteers and staff put cancer patients first in the fight against the disease.
Contractors paving the way for Santa’s visit
Most state highway road works will be shut down by midday on Wednesday, December 22.
Major cancer fundraiser back on track for 2023
Cancer Society's second largest fundraiser can return after Covid interruption.
Gift a Mighty Waikato experience this Christmas
There’s sure to be something your someone special will love and remember for ever.
Fewer than 15,000 of almost 50,000 voters bother to cast byelection vote
Four candidates manage only double figures in vote count, and three in triple figures.
Councils join to bless and open Te Awa River Ride sections
Councils join to bless and open Te Awa River Ride sections.
Local sporting superstar receives plaque on Cambridge Walk of Fame
Gaye Bezzant inducted into Cambridge Sports Walk of Fame for services to softball.
Volunteering experience drives engineering student into apprenticeship
Hamiltonian Karthikeya Jithendra Babu completed three years of e-learning in 16 months.
Nordstrom secures Chiefs Development Contract
Te Awamutu Sports outside back Cody Nordstrom joins Chiefs pre-season training.
Taumarunui back on the Main Trunk Line
KiwiRail and Ruapehu District Council celebrate the new stop for the Northern Explorer.
National wins byelection, flips seat in blow for Govt
Tama Potaka claims Hamilton West seat.
‘Explanations defy logic’: Woman faked evidence to win Tenancy Tribunal hearing
Judge Paul Mabey found there was a 'consistent pattern of fraud' in the woman's offending.
All Waikato police carrying guns as hunt for offender continues
A general arming order has been made for Waikato police hunting an alleged offender.
Te Awa River Ride has wheels turning on full 65km
People can now safely walk, bike and scooter from Ngāruawahia to Lake Karapiro.
Voting for Hamilton by-election still open until tomorrow
You can still have your say on who you want to represent Hamilton West in Parliament.
Chicane solution means old bridge will remain open to light traffic only.
Chicanes will allow drivers to weave between the barriers at a crawling speed.