Critically endangered bittern seen as an indicator of wetland health
Annual Bird of the Year contest raises awareness of plight of native birds.
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Closure planned for Central Library during lift upgrade
Click and Collect and city's five other libraries will be available.
Waikato DHB cyber attack: 4200 people's personal details disclosed on dark web
Thousands were hit in the sinister cyber attack in May.
Peacocke designed to make it easy for residents to walk, bike and scoot around
Plan includes two gully crossing bridges for shared walking and cycling pathways.
Level of govt support for biking and micro-mobility 'disappointing'
'We absolutely must do something about congestion in our city,' Paul Southgate
People injured in Tokoroa plane crash still in hospital
The pair were taken to Waikato Hospital after their plane crashed.
Plethora of young rugby talent picked for Hamilton camp
Picks for Chiefs camp include U18 club players for the first time.
Partners open new community vaccination centre in Tokoroa
South Waikato community vaccination centre encourages whole families to book for a jab.
Parts of north Waikato still caught in Level 4 lockdown
Most other Waikato Regional Council services getting back to normal.
Lizard Man a green hero – 30 years on
Doug happy to share his love and knowledge of New Zealand's lizards and geckos
Floodlight funding a 'game changer' for city sports
New floodlights will tackle an 81-hour-per-week shortfall in field capacity.
Boil Up has been stewing behind closed doors
Covid hasn't put a stop to Meteor creative development project.
Brightest minds shine in Kudos Science Awards
20 finalists in running for New Zealand's premier regional science excellence awards.
Waikato University puts climate change on agenda
As a world's first, Waikato University has just launched Bachelor of Climate Change degree
Fisherman rescued from 8m cliff after getting swept off rocks at Raglan
The man had been swept off rocks while fishing but was eventually rescued.
Lance Vervoort is new city council chief
Vervoort has already overseen significant upgrades and developments across Hamilton.
'Make sure they test his eyes' - DHBs reprimanded after newborn left blind
'I regard these errors as a serious departure from the expected standard of care.'
Buy, eat, shop and visit local - as the levels allow
Contactless delivery services from providers all over the Waikato.
Afghan translator has grave fears for family hiding from Taliban
Dozens of decision-ready visa applications prompt legal action by Afghans in the Waikato
Lower speed proposed for part of Wairere Drive
New lights and right turn to give better access to supermarket traffic.
ACC challenges Waikato to 'Have a Hmmm' during lockdown
The home is the most likely place for New Zealanders to be injured.
What's bright and pointy and popping up everywhere? Traffic cones
About 2000 traffic cones are being used at the southern checkpoints on SH1 and SH2.
Apartment, two vehicles catch fire in central Hamilton
The couple lost both their vehicles and their belongings in the blaze.
Fish & Game urges 'sensible' fishing trips during lockdowns
Fishing freedom not an invitation to meet with your mates for a beer down at the river
Coffee and takeaways back on the menu
'We'll survive this through support of our community':Coffee Culture's Sacha Coburn
British teacher steps up to bilingual unit in Ōpōtiki
Weaving certificate has been starting point for personal and professional development.
What's your favourite lockdown recipe?
What's a tasty dish you've created that has stopped you from missing takeaways?
A town divided: Auckland border splits Waikato street
Waikato mayor Allan Sanson says they are "stuck" with the current boundary.
Blockages in pipes and pumps mount as more rubbish flushed
Council urges Hamiltonians to not flush wet wipes and other debris down their toilets
Lifesaving callouts continue through lockdown
Helicopters rescue-ready 24/7, to respond to all emergency callouts.
Significant detours during overnight closure
Work is part of Waka Kotahi preventive maintenance programme over winter
Vaccination levels continue to rise across the Waikato
Coromandel and Claudelands pop-up testing sites now closed as numbers decline.
Six Meteor shows have been affected by the lockdown
A further eight shows planned for September could be affected as well.
Selfless brother makes the most of special day out
Deserving big brother enjoys being centre of attention for a day