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One burglary attempt resulted in a car catching fire.
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Take a seat with new Waikato Regional Theatre
Momentum Waikato launches new fundraising initiative.
Kate Sheppard, advocate for political change and history-maker
Punk rock musical tells the story of a woman inspired to change the world.
'It's used to get rid of someone', key Crown witness reveals allegations of gang operation
The witness said he became a prospect for the gang.
Programme teaches about leadership and giving back to community
20 migrant families received bicycles from Waikato Uni leadership programme participants.
Hamilton assault: Elderly man attacked outside home
The man received a concussion and multiple lacerations in the unprovoked attack.
Three Waters reform: Action group speaks to select committee
C4LD has spoken before the select committee on its Three Waters reform submission.
FTNC Premier Reserve turn tables on University Premier Reserve to win in extra time
Finals in two weeks after Secondary Schools competition
Three Tuakau Community Board candidates elected unopposed
A byelection will seek 3 other members. Councillor Church says Covid affected nominations.
Waikato District elects two community boards unopposed
Western Districts General Ward, Taupiri and Rural-Port Waikato Community Board members set
'Got too greedy': Father cuts off daughter who stole thousands from his credit card
The 43-year-old woman accepts she 'got too greedy'.
'Could not have been more blatant': Woman forges script for sleeping pills
The Morrinsville woman was in 'bad place' at the time, her lawyer said.
Ōtorohanga elected most candidates unopposed in Waikato
The District elected six candidates (2 councillors, 4 community board members) unopposed.
Taupō and Hamilton receive most nominations for one ward
Taupō received 19 nominations for the Taupō Ward, Hamilton's East Ward received 20.
Govt pushing for more housing, and higher density housing
"Lousy, poorly thought through legislation from central government," says planning chair.
Waitomo and Ruapehu councils have no uncontested seats
Only three councils across the Waikato have no candidates elected unopposed.
Delegation off to Wellington to sell South Waikato to investors
South Waikato representatives will head to Parliament to seek financial support.
Council delays plan change to get it right for its communities
New rules would cover a wide variety of topographic and demographic considerations.
Hamilton trio take top places in annual apprentice award
Regional winners will compete in Master Builders national competition.
Raglan Airfield land set to be returned to mana whenua
Waikato District Council got work underway to right another wrong in district's history.
Review: A good play, well-performed and with true heart
Get out and support the theatre companies that serve our city so well.
Waikato councils thinking about accepting Three Waters funding
Waipā and Matamata-Piako are deliberating with residents, HCC asks for deadline extension.
Surgeons forced to cancel operations as pressures hit capacity
Operations are outsourced to private hospitals, although they too face tough decisions.
Waipā students treated to off-campus learning opportunity
More than 280 students participated in a mass tree planting exercise near Whatawhata.
Matamata-Piako Māori Ward elected unopposed
Te Manawhenua Forum member Gary Thompson is the new Māori ward councillor.
One person dead in crash involving pedestrian
The accident involving a pedestrian on State Highway 1 in Hamilton occurred about 6pm.
Kawhia shooting: Mum haunted by frightening escape with children
The judge said that, of all the offenders, Grayson Toilolo most deserved an MPI.
Authors share their latest work for Hamilton Book Month
A group of 20 authors writing for numerous genres gathered for the Local Authors event.
Bunting bows out - for now
Six new HCC councillors after Bunting, Gallagher, Pascoe and Macpherson step down.
Waikato Hospital ward in lockdown after Covid spreads
The situation was described as 'ongoing and difficult to control'.
Mongols gang trial: Drug dealing, shootings - and Louis Vuitton
They allegedly had a penchant for drugs and violence - but also Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
Revealed: Three true causes of our 20-year housing boom
Main driver of house prices in the past two decades? Global interest rate drops.
Waikato men's and mixed netballers receive ANZ grant
Coach wants to see mens and mixed netball normalised at all levels
10-week Mongols gang trial to begin in Hamilton
The trial involves nine Mongol gang members and is set to take about 10 weeks.