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Goldie painting stolen in Waikato burglary worth 'well over $1m'
Goldie's most expensive piece has sold for over $1.3m.

Bags of support for school cyclone relief effort
More school bags needed for start of the new term

Joint Waikato approach to welcome back international students
International students add significant economic contribution to the region.

NZ's top young brass band players blow into town
Two Hamilton musicians have been selected for the national youth brass band.

Backyard shooter admits firing gun which hit neighbour
The 47-year-old pleaded guilty and will now attempt a restorative justice conference.

Alice in Wonderland Jr a fast-paced take on classic tale
A young cast sing and dance their way through this much-loved story.

Scholarship offers follow sporting success
"I want to be the best runner, but also the best person I can be."

Sex of Hamilton Zoo's new baby chimp revealed
Troop being given time to bond in their upgraded enclosure.

Covid confusion: How a runny nose sparked district court lockdown
Hamilton District Court was shut down within 20 minutes of opening today.

Isolation worker who sparked court lockdown tests negative for Covid - boss
The court house went into lockdown before 10am today.

First Regional Events Fund approved by Government
Hosting events are crucial to lead the economic and social recovery of the Waikato region.

Military Museum's new 'toys' on show at Frankton Thunder
Military Museum's new 'toys' on show at Frankton Thunder

Hospital provides art gallery for patients
Dr Ng said that the project was driven by the hospital's art committee.

Lockdown virtual exhibition now a reality
Lockdown virtual exhibition now a reality at Waikato Museum

Hamilton Gardens add community input to planning
Another plan proposed was to include a treetop walk

Raglan average house price jumped over $350k in 5 years
'It reminds me of Waiheke 20 years ago, only surf beaches not vineyards.'

High-powered actors to play women behind Presidents
The show catapults two dynamic women into a high-tension global crisis.

Stay out of the water: Dangerous algae levels spark health warning
Children and dogs are thought to be at particular risk of harm.

'I just want to say thanks': Mysterious man pays for woman's Xmas groceries
The man asked to cut in front of her at the checkout - then paid for her groceries.

'Thought we would die': Couple's horror 160km/h car chase after picking up distressed woman
Good Samaritan's Christmas ruined and car damaged.

Waikato researcher close to solving Didymo's riddle
Didymo, also known as Rock Snot grows in freshwater streams around the world.

Waikato drivers urged to be cautious
In the Waikato, delays are predicted over the New Year's period.

Tokoroa and Waipā councils upgrade skate parks
Both the regions received upgrades to their skate parks.

Man rescued from Waikato River near Hamilton CBD
The circumstances of how the person came to be in the river are still being established.

Busy Waikato and Bay of Plenty highways this summer
NZTA asks you to plan ahead your journeys this summer.

Hamilton homicide: Oz whānau of woman killed in front of children miss funeral
Ngawai Himiona is being farewelled in Tauranga this morning.

Coromandel bach shatters records
A four-bedroom designer home sold under the hammer for $3m - more than $500,000 over CV.

Embattled Waikato jockey in court after allegedly posting 'distressing digital communication'
The Cambridge-based jockey was remanded on bail without plea until next month.

Christmas closures will see a holiday gap equivalent to 800 meals
Call for regional response to growing need for food help.