Dam road to be closed for hydro upgrade
Karāpiro Dam road closed August to December for major upgrade work
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Local hospitality sector needs help from Hamiltonians
Hamilton's hospitality sector is having a tough time in the face of Omicron.
Marjorie's secret to longevity
Local woman, Marjorie Lewis has recently turned 100 years old.
Regent Theatre 90th celebrations this Saturday
Regent Theatre turning 90 this Saturday.
RAF war hero celebrates 100th birthday in Hamilton
Bomber Command rear-gunner Eddie Leaf survived 19 World War II missions.
First Covid death in Gisborne, South Auckland rest home sees half residents test positive
The man was admitted to hospital by ambulance last Friday.
Newest Te Awa River Ride section busy on opening weekend
Rive Ride covers 3 bridges, 5.4km of concrete footpath and 1.2km of timber boardwalk.
First construction at Sleepyhead Estate project expected to start soon
$1 billion project expected to create 2600 jobs and 1100 affordable homes.
Cyclists encouraged to 'take the lane' at roundabouts to keep safe
Inquest into the death of retired teacher and cyclist Mike Leach continues today.
Riff Raff statue has done the Time Warp
Hamilton's icon has found its temporary home at the Waikato Museum.
Most submissions in favour of SH1/SH29 safety improvement plan
Waikato's SH1/SH29 intersection among the most dangerous in NZ's roading network.
Hamilton man in court after fatal crash on outskirts of city last year
The 67-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court today.
Riff Raff statue re-unveiling
Hamilton's iconic Riff Raff statue was re-unveiled at its temporary home at the Waikato Museum yesterday. Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate and former National MP Tim Macindoe couldn't help it but join Sandra Jensen and Adrian Holroyd in doing the Time Warp (again). Video / Danielle Zollickhofer
Live: 25,000 students and teachers isolating with Covid-19
About 60 per cent of schools around the country have at least one case of Covid-19.
Te Awamutu apprentice receives award for hard work
Technical Achievement Award presented to young passionate staff member at STIHL
Storyteller Eatery & Bar helped by community
Te Awamutu locals put their hands up to help business affected by Covid-19.
One week left to enter No 8 Wire competition
This year's judge Eugene Kara is looking forward to a sensory experience.
'I saw a gap and put my foot down', truck driver's fatal assumption prior to crash
Truck blind spots and wrong road markings are key issues in the inquest, the coroner says.
New holistic healthcare business to open in Te Awamutu
A young mother and natural medicine practitioner is ready to open up to the community.
Covid numbers up with 17,522 new community cases; 28 infections linked to protest
The number of people in hospital is the more worrying number - expert.
NZTA warns truckers: Stop using rail overbridge or we'll close it
New bridge being built is scheduled to open in April 2023
Critical year for Te Aroha long-term spa facility has started
This year determines whether Te Aroha's new spa facility can go into construction phase.
Teamwork wins Taupiri bridge an award
Mangawara Stream bridge wins Best Public Works Project award and makes maunga access safe.
Central Library temporarily closed from Saturday
Chartwell, St Andrews, Dinsdale, Hillcrest and Glenview Libraries still open.
Ōtorohanga homicide: Police investigating road-rage attack appeal for dashcam footage
No arrests in homicide which saw man die in road-rage incident.
Farmer fined $35,000 for failing to care for his sheep
South Waikato farmer fined for failing to treat about 100 sheep with flystrike.
HCC divided on joining C4LD, united in need to hear views on Three Waters
Mayor urges to keep open mind to more alternatives, deputy mayor pleas to join opposition.
Waikato DHB fearful of fuelling copycat attacks
People's safety and fears of informing hackers among reasons for Waikato DHB's secrecy.
Ratepayers' money flushed away by 'reckless' vandalism
An increase in vandalism to facilities is preventing money from being spent elsewhere
Staff shortages delay glass collection and pause food scraps collection
Take food scraps to refuse transfer station, freeze or home compost, HCC suggests.
Who are we Te Awamutu?
Chamber and Community Board drive branding project to give identity to Te Awamutu.
City bridge lights up in Ukrainian colours
Council lights up bridge, local youth peace movement writes letter to world leaders.
Memorial scholarship honours alumnus and former Waikato uni council member
Scott Bartlett died in 2020 at the age of 40 after a battle with cancer