Waikato District elects two community boards unopposed
Western Districts General Ward, Taupiri and Rural-Port Waikato Community Board members set
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'Got too greedy': Father cuts off daughter who stole thousands from his credit card
The 43-year-old woman accepts she 'got too greedy'.
'Could not have been more blatant': Woman forges script for sleeping pills
The Morrinsville woman was in 'bad place' at the time, her lawyer said.
Mighty local ways to celebrate Father's Day
Take a hike or a bike, go fast or slow, try something outdoors, indoors - even underground
Ōtorohanga elected most candidates unopposed in Waikato
The District elected six candidates (2 councillors, 4 community board members) unopposed.
Taupō and Hamilton receive most nominations for one ward
Taupō received 19 nominations for the Taupō Ward, Hamilton's East Ward received 20.
Dog deadline looms
Feedback from residents about the dog control policy is open until August 31.
Govt pushing for more housing, and higher density housing
"Lousy, poorly thought through legislation from central government," says planning chair.
Waitomo and Ruapehu councils have no uncontested seats
Only three councils across the Waikato have no candidates elected unopposed.
Punch: Coming home
Former Te Awamutu resident Welby Ings to talk about his new film in a one-off event.
Last book in series launched where it all began
New book encourages children to find new ways of reducing rubbish sent to landfills
Delegation off to Wellington to sell South Waikato to investors
South Waikato representatives will head to Parliament to seek financial support.
Trying to help those who won't ask for help
"There are people out there that can't physically look after themselves."
Netballers hit court in new kit thanks to grant
The senior players had been making do with "bits and bobs" of mismatched uniforms.
100 years of memories at the Pirongia War Memorial hall
The community banded together 100 years ago to create the Pirongia War Memorial Hall.
New book supercharges Ngāhinapōuri children
Adele Gaddes launches her third book, The Colour Collectors.
Proposed new homes for Te Awamutu
Hazelmere Crescent among areas proposed to receive more state housing in Te Awamutu.
Need help finding your flow? Melanie can help
International life coach Melanie is looking to connect with people who feel out of balance
Council delays plan change to get it right for its communities
New rules would cover a wide variety of topographic and demographic considerations.
Hamilton trio take top places in annual apprentice award
Regional winners will compete in Master Builders national competition.
Raglan Airfield land set to be returned to mana whenua
Waikato District Council got work underway to right another wrong in district's history.
Conservation, environment key, says mayoral candidate
"It's probably the biggest election we've had with ... climate and local govt reforms."
Review: A good play, well-performed and with true heart
Get out and support the theatre companies that serve our city so well.
Waikato councils thinking about accepting Three Waters funding
Waipā and Matamata-Piako are deliberating with residents, HCC asks for deadline extension.
Intense team effort takes HGHS Langman to one goal off Castle Rangers
Two weeks of finals ahead in Waikato Indoor Premier Netball
Musical journey down the rabbit hole and around the world
The show takes you around the world with numerous musical styles
Shakespeare ruined by amateur dramatic society
Amateur dramatic society turn genius tragedy into sad comedy.
Students explore opportunities for their futures
Eastern Waikato Careers and Employers Expo was well attended and had positive feedback.
Surgeons forced to cancel operations as pressures hit capacity
Operations are outsourced to private hospitals, although they too face tough decisions.
Waipā students treated to off-campus learning opportunity
More than 280 students participated in a mass tree planting exercise near Whatawhata.
Matamata-Piako Māori Ward elected unopposed
Te Manawhenua Forum member Gary Thompson is the new Māori ward councillor.
All aboard to get Thames railway back on track
"We're down to one Sunday a month because we haven't got the manpower."
One person dead in crash involving pedestrian
The accident involving a pedestrian on State Highway 1 in Hamilton occurred about 6pm.