Hamilton celebrates start of construction of fully inclusive playground
The playground in Claudelands Park will be the first of its kind in New Zealand.
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Cake Detective on the case of making kids birthdays special
The Hamilton charity is featured in the nationwide One Good Kiwi initiative this month.
Hamilton teen picks up weighty opportunity
Xavier Tiffany is working hard to get to his first international weightlifting comp.
All eyes on Hamilton East thanks to new community patrol
Former police officers Jasmine Corban and Candice Upperton set up the service.
Let them eat quiche: Royal dish request raises eyebrows
King Charles' request is quite different from his mother's in 1953.
Dogs to be banned at Waipā's Kakepuku maunga
New bylaw proposes some controversial changes.
'I got your guy': Overdose sees innocent man targeted in alleged murder
Sao Yean had nothing to do with 'bad drugs' that led to a death. He paid with his life.
Chiefs welcome back Lienert-Brown for game against Highlanders
The Chiefs are off to Dunedin this week where they hope to get lucky for the 10th time.
Waikato royalists to honour new king with trees
Waikato councils will mark the coronation with special tree-planting events.
Ōhaupō pip Suburbs
Ōhaupō Rugby Club came out on top by one point in a nail-biter against Suburbs.
Waikato state highway works for May
Highway recovery work continues after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Additional Te Huia rail services on hold until at least next year
It takes up to two years to train a locomotive engineer
Finalists named for Fieldays No 8 Wire Award
A judge says this year's entries have not disappointed.
Chiefs centurian to stay in Waikato for two more years
Damian McKenzie has just extended his contract.
Club Rugby: Big bounceback for Te Awamutu Sports Premiers
Two big home wins over Morrinsville including a 55-14 romp for the top team.
Chamber music trio brings Brahms to Hamilton
Chamber music group NZTrio celebrates 21st birthday with nationwide tour.
New milestone in Piako River mouth stopbank project
Project will create a shorebird habitat and a pond for fish life.
Busy month sees Waikato emergency missions up 21pc
Missions included 47 hospital transfers, 16 medical events and two car crashes.
May is Chopper Appeal Month and public support is crucial to keep rescuers flying
Waikato Westpac chopper played a key role in Cyclone Gabrielle relief work.
Doug Semmens’ rugby ride
Semmens played one match for Waikato in 1987, against Canterbury in Christchurch.
Big Buddies looking to support Hamilton boys
Big Buddy Mentoring Trust has Big Buddies available in Hamilton.
Brainy beanies a bold support for tumor trust
The Brainy Beanies exhibition in Hamilton raises funds for Brain Tumour Support.
New Zealand's Highwaymen on the road to Waikato
Dennis Marsh, Gray Bartlett, Eddie Low and Brendan Dugan to play in Hamilton, Putaruru.
Free clean heat scheme returns for eligible Tokoroa residents
On the House scheme being funded for at least another year.
'Crappy water': Why a Huntly resident drives to Tīrau for clean water
Brown water concerns Huntly people - says it is safe to drink
Rest home residents enjoy the veges of their labour
Garden supplies from Bunnings kicks off sustainability plan.
Chiefs excited but wary of match against Crusaders
Chiefs hope for nine in a row, but Crusaders beat the team in second game last season.
Kihikihi’s new playground opening on Saturday
Council spending millions on renewal and development of play spaces.
District council considering land sale to fast-track social housing
Proceeds of the land sale would go towards repaying council debt.
Closures now start Thursday as urgent repairs needed on Coromandel’s loop road
Overnight closures are scheduled from Thursday, April 27 to Thursday, May 4.
Waikato police seize six vehicles after illegal street racing
The vehicles weres seized after police executed search warrants.
Officer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong
'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'
Rangiriri Pā Trenches open to tourists a year after the due date
King Tuheitia opened Rangiriri Pā Trenches last April.
Two men arrested after shots fired at police in Hamilton overnight
Police were responding to a report of an attempted car theft in Hamilton East.