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Founders fans determined theatre will have an encore
Hamilton City Council has given a final extension to the theatre's supporters.
Marist Old Girls and FTNC go goal for goal to the final whistle
St Peter’s gain a hard-fought win against Allied Premier.
Ten tries get Fraser Tech’s Lone Star Championship off to best possible start
Stag Trophy clash sees typical Hamilton Old Boys v Hamilton Marist derby.
FIFA trophy visits Waikato ahead of World Cup
The trophy will be accompanied by a few special events and celebrity visits.
Huntly's railway station damaged by suspicious fire
Waikato District Council is now guarding the remaining pieces.
Ōtorohanga needs strong defense against Te Awamutu
The long weekend brings along lots of club rugby across Waikato.
Entry fee for Hamilton Gardens goes ahead
City council says revenue is needed to maintain the gardens.
Body discovered on side of road in Putāruru
The death does not appear to be suspicious, a police spokesperson said.
Waka Kotahi says abuse is putting SH1 road workers at risk
Motorists drive through live work areas to avoid queuing.
Chiefs vs Force match a 'fierce challenge'
After lots of physical games, McMillan opts to rest key players and refresh the line-up.
Cyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summer
Hamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Planting season sees increased demand from communities
Whangamatā is in line for the largest single Coastcare restoration.
Te Huia cracks carbon emissions and patronage goals
Commuter train replaces 37,000km of car travel every day.
Maverick mayor completes passion project
Former Matamata-Piako mayor rallied the community for his final project.
Unlimited quartet breaks record score at national contest
‘A harmonious unit that is truly greater than the sum of its parts’.
Hamilton City Council approves new Māngai Māori positions
The council voted to continue with a new version of the model first introduced in 2018.
Huskies and Melville to battle in Women’s Premiership club final
The Men’s Premiership saw two defaults in one weekend.
Castle Rangers edge out FTNC Prem in tight clash
Northern United Mamba overcome rough start to find their groove.
Katchafire band member passes on musical expertise
Hamilton's Fairfield College music programme re-engages students with school.
Invasive clam find prompts vigilance call
Biosecurity New Zealand and mana whenua for the Waikato River urge people to look out.
Waikato bus driver shortage solved, new routes launched
Local bus services also celebrate new Te Kuiti and Tokoroa services.
Massive weekend of club rugby ahead
Waikato club rugby Women’s Championship final takes place this weekend.
Hawke's Bay artist wins Fieldays No.8 Wire Award 2023
The Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award ceremony was held in Hamilton last night.
Fieldays Forestry Hub back for 2023
The hub will again be under the theme Wood - Our Low-Carbon Future.
South Waikato power connection goes live
The $43 million project has been 10 years in the making.
Man evades police by fleeing to island on Waikato River
The man, who was a person of interest, evaded police for over 7 hours.
‘She needs a shower, not an ambulance’: Woman's 15-hour wait for help after 'brutal' beating
Instead of calling an ambulance, the assailant bathed the woman and cut her hair.
'I'm not a violent man': Murder accused says he's a gangster rapper, not a killer
The defendant also said he only covers his face with a mask in his rap music videos.
Tokoroa business park one step closer to reality
The Maraetai Road Intermodal Business Park just received a big funding boost.
'Driven by greed': Te Kūiti's $2.5m fraudster gets parole
Sharon Margaret Bradley is banned from entering her former hometown.
Chiefs more than ready to take on Brumbies
The Chiefs will play against the Australian team in Canberra on Saturday.