Hamilton council concerned by string of recycling truck battery fires
Don’t put any battery of any size in any kerbside bin, says council.
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Kihikihi site eyed for housing, skatepark
Community consultation will be a critical part of drafting a master plan.
Innovation Awards welcomes entries from youth innovators
Fieldays changes the age for the Young Innovator Award category to 19 and under.
Ruapehu District Council shoots dog attacking cattle
The dog was chasing and biting cattle at the Taumarunui showgrounds.
‘Dirty and disgusted’: Man, 65, in court over sex act in front of woman
Owen Cowley was working on a central Hamilton building site when the incidents occurred.
Waikato councils adopt flood struck communities
Local councils joined an LGNZ campaign to support areas affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Coromandel prepares for more rain to come
The Peninsula is set to be hit with about 180mm of rain from late this afternoon.
Hamilton Arts Festival celebrates kick off
The much-loved Festival opens today and celebrates 25th anniversary.
Work starts on two more Rototuna roundabouts to boost safety
Speeds need to be safe for everyone, not just those behind the wheel.
Waitakaruru Arboretum reopens after cylone closed park
The park also has the opening of its very own cafe in the pipeline.
Chiefs Manawa release squad for first Super Rugby Aupiki game
11 players are set to mark their Super Rugby debut on Saturday.
Fatal fight: Jury finds one of two cousins guilty in road-rage death
The jury deliberated for almost 10 hours to reach their verdicts this afternoon.
Chiefs squad against Crusaders includes nine All Blacks
Six Waikato boys are part of the squad of 23 for Gallagher Chiefs vs Crusaders.
Polocrosse players from throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty head to Tokoroa
Watch the action, spectators welcome and entry is free.
Kihikihi site eyed for housing potential and new skatepark
Council committee approves first step in developing Stockade Reserve.
Biggest-ever Waipā District Council roadshow ready to roll
Views sought on issues like climate change, housing intensification and transport.
Funding boost speeds up work on safe cycleways, walkways
Council able to deliver on key projects which already have community support.
Waka Kai reaches isolated Coromandel communities
Coromandel switched into recovery mode, with relief efforts coming from all sides.
HCC wants Water Services Legislation Bill withdrawn
The council made a submission on two Three Waters reform bills introduced in December.
Stop-go on SH31 Kāwhia Road for urgent slip repairs
Contractors will be undertaking urgent repairs on SH31 Kāwhia Road tomorrow.
Most regional ratepayers in for a rates rise of between $50 and $95
Economic conditions “changed dramatically” since 1.6 per cent rates rise forecast.
No 8 wire awards to be judged by metal artist
Methven-based sculptor Hannah Kidd will judge this year's Fieldays competition.
Open call to artists as Boon Street Art launches sculpture trail idea
Boon will have a sculpture trail in 2024 and is open to artists' expressions of interest.
Hill Laboratories forms strategic partnership with Mérieux NutriSciences
The independent food auditing service complements existing analytical services.
Swedish royals wowed by Waikato welcome
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden visited Hamilton on Saturday.
Chiefs midfielder Nankiwell leaves Waikato for overseas gig
Alex Nankivell has signed with famous Irish club Munster.
City council staff working at local and regional Civil Defence centres
30 Hamilton staff helping out in Auckland, Thames and further afield.
Tamahere couple bring Bridgerton to Waikato
Cherry Blossom Fest organisers have a new event in the making.
Paid entry for Enclosed Gardens, free access to the rest of Hamilton Gardens
Entry precinct will “ensure a rich welcome that complements our world-class gardens”.
Thames-Coromandel opens mayoral Disaster Relief Fund
Fund is open to locals who have suffered financial hardship because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
SH25 reopens, diversion to Raglan set to open in March
Waka Kotahi is working on a diversion is being built through private property.
Company-X still has the X-factor after 10 years
The Hamilton-based software company celebrates first decade in business.
$37 million confirmed to improve Hamilton travel options
Footpath upgrades and new bike and walkway connections to open up city.
Sperm whale to be reburied after cyclone scours burial site
DoC will deal with the situation at Wharekaho once resources and conditions allow.