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Brass band showcases music of resilience, crisis and hope
For performers and listeners alike, music creates a sense of belonging and identity.
Skydiving tragedy: Principal pays tribute to 'hard-working young man'
Skydiver's former high school offers to make his funeral a 'fitting memorial' for him.
Team spirit strong despite losing mum to cancer
Family says everyone going through cancer deserves more help and recognition.
Former Hamilton mayor David Braithwaite dies
Family has a long history of service contributing to the evolution and growth of the city.
Zuru Nightglow will be spectacular festival finale
Nighglow has live music, a stunning balloons light and sound show and fireworks.
Failed suicide pact: Elderly man admits attempted murder of wife
The man tried on more than one occasion to take his and wife's life.
Waihī Beach drowning: Charges laid over Hamilton student's death
Those charged will appear in the Hamilton District Court in May.
Man, 42, charged after death in Morrinsville
No one else is being sought in connection with the man's death.
Modest Hamilton bungalow sells for surprising $1.01m - 120 per cent above RV
Modest Hamilton bungalow sells 120 per cent above its RV.
Council looks at elected members' childcare costs
Hamilton City Council to vote on giving elected members a childcare allowance.
Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspect
Some people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.
'No point being afraid' - Hamilton mother and son confront final stages of cancer after 20,000km mercy dash
'He's taken a major leap in wisdom in the last 6 months', Vikki Blundell says of son Ryan.
Practical way to help families achieve housing security and stability
Habitat for Humanity building homes for 33 families as part of PHO programme.
Joe Di Maio honoured with special spot in Garden Place
Gelato Arlecchino was famous for a real taste of Italy and its larger-than-life owner.
Red Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate
'He was paranoid about being wired. Rightly so as it turned out.'
Missing Hamilton teen found overnight
The teen was last seen by family on Monday night.
Axe attack murder trial: Victim was 'praying for him to stop'
Victim pleaded with Rydell Martin to stop as he swung an axe at him, witness says.
'I was slapping him, slapping him hard': Sister's emotional account of seeing dying brother
Rydell Tauapiki Martin is charged with murdering Phillip Macpherson with an axe.
Regional council seeks public input on pest management
Plan a blueprint for a collaborative, cohesive and comprehensive biosecurity system.
Forest edge trial to shed light on bat behaviour
Scientists want to determine how bats respond to different colours of artificial light.
8.9% rates rise proposed in first year of city's long-term plan
Mayor says:"We're not sugar-coating anything – it is what it is."
Pool dome plan promises 'seven more months of summer'
A dome over the outdoor pool would address the severe shortage of swim space in the city.
Person dead after car and truck collide
The crash happened at the intersection of Woodcock and Tauwhere Rds, Tamahere.
Jared is the real deal when it comes to replica cars for movies and TV
Panelbeater plans to have replica police car and steampunk engine at Frankton Thunder.
Alert level changes postpone and cancel events
Lots of event organisers are forced to postpone or cancel events planned for this weekend.
Distinction Hamilton hotel staff enthusiastic about Covid-19 jab
First dose of vaccination brings chef a step closer to visiting family again.
Hamilton Airport defies predictions, increases flights
Move from Originair and Air New Zealand to increase flights welcomed by Waikato.
Interactive Galileo exhibition at Waikato Museum
Exhibition pays tribute to a leading figure in the transition to modern science.
Public health nurse Dawn Tamati 'privileged' to be the first
Jabs start today for workers at region's managed isolation facilities.
Chris Mac of Six60 shares his favourite Hamilton spots ahead of concert
Six60 will be the first to headline and perform at Claudelands Oval.
NZTA red light: No funding likely for safer school corridor
Hamilton East plan in doubt; councillor "furious" that highways given priority.
City transport centre not meeting community expectations
Narrow paths, obstructions and poor toilets are not meeting the needs of disabled people.
Views sought on HCC's Draft Long-Term Plan
City seeks feedback on 11 projects totalling $146 million of proposed spending or revenue.