New Zealand's first Pan Pacific hub is shaping up in Hamilton
Pacific Island community trust K'aute Pasifika hosted a site visit for selected invitees.
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An epic journey: Taupō man paddles 420km down Waikato River
Peter Cook demonstrated his mental and physical capacity with a mighty paddleboard trip.
State housing development in Hamilton delayed by several years
Kāinga Ora is warning completion date for Hamilton housing complex may move again.
Donations, volunteers needed for Breast Cancer Research Trust op shop
Shop will provide revenue stream to help fund clinical trials and other research.
Electrifying: Huntly receives battery energy storage system
WEL Networks and Infratec build a storage system that meets the demand of 2000 homes.
Future looks bright and friendly for the Ōpārau Roadhouse General Store.
Ōpārau Roadhouse General Store is in good hands.
Enrich artists bring van Gogh alive
Van Gogh Alive inspires Te Awamutu artists at Encrich+ to generate pieces of their own.
Police crack down on street racers, 200 infringement notices issued
About 500 people gathered for illegal street racing.
Fish-friendly pump marks milestone in safe journey to the sea
Journey to spawning grounds now safer for native fish.
Moorby makes Hurricanes debut
From small Waikato town Te Awamutu to New Zealand's capital among All Blacks.
Alleged milk tanker attack; Boy racer facing multiple charges appears in court
The 18-year-old man made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court.
'Unprecedented' consents workload puts screening service on ice
Council suggests hiring your own professional planning consultant for a complex proposal
Hamilton man admits fatal driving charge
Michael Barugh Way's driving killed one woman and injured another person.
Micro efforts can have macro impact for community
Many people giving a short burst of time and energy can achieve so much
Man who photographed unsuspecting women showering, getting changed in his home is jailed
Anthony Baker covertly took photos of five women in a state of undress in his home.
Hamilton council marks World Water Day
Smart Water is running a competition and a special activity for schools to mark the day
Hard-wired for creativity
Challenge is to transform iconic agricultural product into inspiring art.
Watch: Thieves storm vape store, taking $12,000 worth of items
CCTV shows the people running into the store and grabbing everything they possibly can.
Live: NZ's Covid cases drop; modeller hopeful Omicron hospitalisations at peak
One Covid-19 modeller is hopeful Omicron hospitalisations have peaked.
Fishing boat tragedy: Devastated family and friends farewell Mark Sanders
He was on a dream fishing trip when tragedy struck.
Waikato takes action against climate change
Impact Hub Waikato is hosting an event to develop solutions to local climate challenges.
Hamilton hospitality sector gets another helping hand
Hamilton City Council approved a 50% reduction to fees for food safety verifications.
Enchanter tragedy: Inside the 'fishing trip of a lifetime' that cost five lives
On any other occasion, Enchanter would have survived the night.
Which regions felt the biggest pandemic hit? New GDP data tells the story
Two regions were in positive territory but the data shows economic damage elsewhere.
Skatepark upgrade steps up a gear
New upgrades to the local skatepark are on the way for skateboarders
Claudelands East intersection upgrade seen as vitally important
Regional council seeks feedback on public transport rating changes.
'A boy battling his past': Waikato methamphetamine manufacturer pens poem to judge
Alan McQuade had a traumatic childhood, which led him down a destructive path.
Mighty locals tee up at new Tieke Golf Estate
The campaign continues to encourage support for local activities, and attractions.
Rapunzel meets Hamlet in local author's new book
The book is tailored for adults who like a light-hearted fantasy
Guide dog puppy appeal in need of community donations
Blind Low Vision NZ hopes to raise $600,000 this year to breed and train new guide dogs.
Hamilton man shot dead by AOS used illegal firearm returned by police
His estranged wife told police he was planning a mass shooting and slept with a pistol.
Bennett selected for Commonwealth Games
After last attending the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, Bennett has been selected again.
'He loved us more than anything': Daughter's tribute to dad who died in fishing tragedy
Devastated family mourns father-of-three Mark Sanders.
Pinkie is coming to educate women on breast cancer signs
Breast Cancer NZ education tour with Pinkie is set to stop in Te Awamutu next week