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Contractors focusing on State Highway 1 in the Waikato
Across Waikato, approximately 430 lane kilometres of road will be resealed or replaced
Promising new Chiefs lock comes from talented sporting whānau
Manaaki Selby-Rickit's consistent on-field efforts have been recognised.
Hamilton councillors inducted with emotional ceremony
Hamilton's first Māori Wards Moko Tauariki and Melaina Huaki were inducted with haka.
Rubbish burning power plant planned for Te Awamutu
The public will be able to have their say on the proposal.
Kerbside collections as normal for Hamilton Kirikiriroa
If your collection day is Monday, put your bins out as usual by 7am.
Thoughtful direction, relatable themes, and well-honed words
Realistic dialogue, careful direction and elevate drama above cliché.
National and Labour wary of predicting victory in Hamilton byelection
The people of Hamilton West will choose their new MP on December 10.
Raglan Arts Weekend sees 36 artists open their studio doors
Annual event set to wow after a two-year break due to Covid.
HGHS tops off outstanding season with NZ champs title
Emotional coach has praise and thanks for collective effort.
Youth crime: Hundreds arrested, thousands of charges laid in Auckland and Waikato
Police will have increased foot patrols in malls and shopping precincts, where possible.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition coming to Hamilton
Fascinating animal behaviour and the breath-taking diversity of the natural world on show.
Sharma's surprise exit hurts Labour's byelection chances - Ardern
Some parties had registered interest from potential candidates prior to Sharma's exit.
No submissions for Carter's Flat proposal
Waipā District Council received zero submissions on the proposal to rezone Carter's Flat.
Labour confirms it recommended Gaurav Sharma be expelled for misconduct
'Unnecessary and wasteful': Jacinda Ardern hits back at former Labour MP's resignation.
New theatre group takes a punt on dark comedy
The audience is taken on a frightening journey into the world of storytelling.
Peacocke bridge reveals its final shape
The bridge's last girder segment has been lifted into place.
Former senior policeman faces theft charges totalling $136,000
The accused was remanded on bail to reappear in court later this month.
Festive themed comedy rooted in tricky family dynamics
Cast works hard to play up the laughs and bring the solutions to family's festive fracas.
'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k
The 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.
Waikato Museum welcomes spooky season with special tours
Halloween is coming early, as the museum has put on two guided story tours.
'Hideous violence': Man who stabbed partner to death in front of children finally named
Cory Purutanga can finally be named as the man who stabbed his partner to death.
Waikato planners set sights on fast passenger rail to Auckland
Tainui Group Holdings is among those planning for fast rail.
Exhibition takes visitors back to the Hamilton of the 1990s
'Jellicoe and Bledisloe: Hamilton in the 90s' features 40 photos, a video and a book.
Popular Waitomo nature walk closed due to erosion
Mangapohue Natural Bridge walk closed due to weather-related erosion.
Massive funding boost for Waikato research
Grants a tangible acknowledgment of the impact and value of the work of Waikato academics
Hamilton mayor announces senior team
Six-term councillor Angela O'Leary will be Hamilton's deputy mayor.
Hamilton Playbox's end-of-year production a perfect pre-Christmas show
Twas the Fight Before Christmas is filled with clever dialogue and hilarious characters.
Mighty mix of events kicks off summer fun in the Waikato
Get out there, get involved and enjoy the Waikato fun in the months to come
K'aute Pasifika counting down to celebration of 20-year dream of community hub
The country's first pan pacific hub has an official opening date.
Hamilton kindergarten shuts down after multiple incidents with abusive neighbour
A parent is upset by the lack of communication from the Waikato Kindergarten Association.
Adrienne Wilcock wins Matamata-Piako mayoral race
Adrienne Wilcock is currently 123 votes ahead of Stu Husband.
Publishing hopes for young Waikato science fair winner
NIWA awards enhance science and technology for young New Zealanders.
'He was just a skeleton of a baby': Family moves to Australia to save starving infant
Gideon's body started 'eating itself' to survive - 'He was essentially starving to death.'