Police callout response times soar
The average response time for police to attend jobs has more than doubled in five years.
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Mayor has a blast on mossy bridge
Ash Tanner and volunteers take things into their own hands.
Harley dealership committed to freedom
Road and Sport Motorcycles has served Waikato bike buffs since 1978.
Alleged kidnapping: 'I've never had that feeling of waiting for death to happen'
GPS data from an EM bracelet has given an outline of how long one accused was there.
Tuku Morgan returns as chair of Te Arataura, the legislative council of Waikato-Tainui
Morgan is back in the role he held from 2006-2012, after Linda Te Aho stepped down.
School van used to ram raid local dairy
The Waihou Dairy and Takeaway was badly damaged after a school van ploughed into it.
Enrich+ artists bring Van Gogh alive
Free exhibition raises awareness and celebrates Autism Awareness Month.
Fieldays innovation winner jumps from prototype to retail sales
Kiwi DIY attitude creates a must-have for every farm toolbox.
Exotic forests to be excluded from Emissions Trading Scheme
The Government seeks public input on proposed changes to better manage carbon farming.
Exclusive: Widow's heartfelt message to Enchanter sinking survivors - and plea for captain
Richard Bright, 63, was one of five men who died after the Enchanter capsized.
Group robbed, stripped naked and forced to hug, Crown says
The accused wanted money - and 'were out to get it any way they could', the Crown says.
Collaboration the key to curbing invasive fish
The project aims to fill knowledge gaps to assist in managing koi numbers
Benchmark set as carpentry skills, technique, and workmanship judged
Public invited to support local building talent in action in Hamilton.
Arboretum invites students to photograph its 50 shades of autumn
The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum is hosting its annual photo competition.
Webinar to ask districts about changes to public transport rates collection
Communities to have their say on fast-tracking public transport investment.
Council farewells Covid-19 vaccine passes
City council staff are no longer required to be vaccinated against Covid-19
Level crossing closed after trucks damage track for third time
The issue is the Holland Rd-Telephone Rd intersection is lower than the level crossing
City's food waste collection back in full swing
Production of compost from Hamilton's food waste will also resume next week.
Revealed: The biggest house price losers outside Auckland
Property values are on the slide across the country, but reasons for drops are varied.
Half-price fares across all Waikato public bus and train services
City bus fares are as low as 50c and the Te Huia train to Auckland just $9.
Entrepreneur Ezra Hirawani named Young New Zealander of the Year
Ezra Hirawani is the co-founder of Māori power company Nau Mai Rā.
Waikato's Ukrainian community gathering support for children in war zone
The city's Ukrainian community started fundraising for children affected by war.
New Zealand Netball celebrates 25 year anniversary
Waikato / Bay of Plenty team Splice Construction Magic has been there from the start.
'Not the smartest idea': Man drinks six beers in car wreckage to ease pain of broken pelvis while waiting for help
Raglan community board member gets warning from judge after drink-driving charge.
We will remember them in Wāipa
Plans are well underway for Anzac day services around the district.
New Zealand's first Pan Pacific hub is shaping up in Hamilton
Pacific Island community trust K'aute Pasifika hosted a site visit for selected invitees.
An epic journey: Taupō man paddles 420km down Waikato River
Peter Cook demonstrated his mental and physical capacity with a mighty paddleboard trip.
State housing development in Hamilton delayed by several years
Kāinga Ora is warning completion date for Hamilton housing complex may move again.
Donations, volunteers needed for Breast Cancer Research Trust op shop
Shop will provide revenue stream to help fund clinical trials and other research.
Electrifying: Huntly receives battery energy storage system
WEL Networks and Infratec build a storage system that meets the demand of 2000 homes.
Police crack down on street racers, 200 infringement notices issued
About 500 people gathered for illegal street racing.
Fish-friendly pump marks milestone in safe journey to the sea
Journey to spawning grounds now safer for native fish.
Moorby makes Hurricanes debut
From small Waikato town Te Awamutu to New Zealand's capital among All Blacks.
Alleged milk tanker attack; Boy racer facing multiple charges appears in court
The 18-year-old man made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court.