Tauranga rose breeder cleans up at NZ Rose of the Year awards
Rob Somerfield has won five of the eight awards, including the NZ Rose of the year.
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Bardoul duo now both capped by Steamers
On retiring from rugby, Johan turned to teaching and hopes to become a professional coach.
Massive funding boost for Waikato research
Grants a tangible acknowledgment of the impact and value of the work of Waikato academics
New carbon capture technology could have global implications
Ground-up rock on farmland is able to draw down carbon directly from the atmosphere.
Huge Hamilton project heralds a stronger economic future for Waikato
The first stage boasts a 35ha logistics hub, 25ha of industrial space and a 10ha wetland.
Waikato Uni ocean scientist wins L'Oréal Fellowship
Kiri Reihana is the first Māori PhD student to receive the award.
Rocky Horror Show icon does time warp to recall memories of Hamilton
"A generous gift that is as welcome as a loving kiss" - Richard O'Brien on his city medal.
Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill
At least 12 fire trucks responded.
Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
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.