Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ
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Most submissions in favour of SH1/SH29 safety improvement plan
Waikato's SH1/SH29 intersection among the most dangerous in NZ's roading network.
SH29 Kaimai Range roadworks rescheduled
Scheduled overnight travel windows between Waikato and the Bay of Plenty
Hamilton proposes alternative Three Waters entity
HCC approved a submission proposing a joint regional organisation with Tauranga.
Sick girl receives a Hell of a day out
Satan's Little Helper programme takes special Waikato girl out to see dolphins.
SH29 Kaimai Range road works to continue after Waitangi Day
Significant detours will be in place but traffic windows will allow travel planning.
Vaccine verifier app goes live, Govt warns there'll be glitches
Businesses will be able to download an app that will verify their customers' vax status.
Traffic light system move within days of November 29: PM
After almost 100 days, Auckland is set to see restrictions eased next week.
Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM
As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.
Road works travel windows will allow freight to get to and from Tauranga
Plan for delays on SH29 over Kaimai Range from November 21 to December 12.
'Absolutely devastating my bro': Stan Walker pays tribute to Sean Wainui
Stan Walker shared a photo of him with Sean Wainui and their wives on their wedding day.
Trespassers inspire couple to start festival
Self-invited visitors taking pictures with cherry blossoms lead to the spring celebration.
Te Rawhitiroa Bosch: 'With another language comes another worldview'
Te Rawhitiroa says his life would be 'pretty vanilla' if te reo Māori wasn't a part of it.
Waikato Inc shows most resilience in regional lockdown survey
Waikato most optimistic in survey of Auckland, Tauranga, Taupō commerce.
City planning rules call to build up not out
Hamilton is among the councils being required by government to change city planning rules
Expressway works mean overnight detours likely for months
High productivity and over-dimension vehicles unable to use town bridge.
Cold, hungry and shaking: Teens lucky to be found in Kaimai Range
'They would have gone downhill pretty quickly,' say police of rescued teens.
Opus Orchestra performs short concerts in Hamilton, Rotorua and Tauranga
Hamilton programme made up of poems and stories by beloved New Zealand writer
Support needed for Hamilton autism group
Enrich+ works alongside those living with disabilities, autism or neurodiversity.
Rugby league legend and ambassador 'saddened' by brawl
Comments come after fighting erupted at senior match.
Paedophile convicted, but police worried there may be more victims
Jared Lammas was sentenced to four years and five months in prison.
Kiwi pop sensation Benee sets date for Hamilton show
Supalonely singer Benee announces regional tour in August to reach more of her Kiwi fans.
Grand master has dedicated his life to tae kwon do - and he is still learning
John Feast is the head of four Tae Kwon Do schools in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
Creative minds showcase self-published work
The seventh Hamilton Zinefest is ready to kick off at the Meteor in May.
Madagascar The Musical has something for everyone
Last shows in Hamilton before it heads to Tauranga, Palmerston North and Napier.
Anzac Day march shortened to take pressure off ageing veterans
Hamilton's Anzac Parade route to be cut by a third to make it easier on older marchers.
Local talent brings the excitement of Madagascar movie to the stage
Stage set, props and costumes from Madagascar The Musical's world tour brought to NZ.
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.
Skydiving school mourns 'gentle but confident young man'
The 21-year-old Hamilton skydiver was well regarded by classmates and staff alike.
Police name victim of fatal skydiving accident in Tauranga
The dead man was an experienced skydiver on a solo jump.
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.
Red Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate
'He was paranoid about being wired. Rightly so as it turned out.'
Matamata Lions auction and dinner will help make Wish4Fish come true
Wish4Fish catamaran will be a game changer for fishing fans in the disability community.
Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction
Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.