Super Rugby's Aotearoa nears kick off as crowds could return
A crowd-packed FMG Stadium Waikato might be on the cards
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Meteor Theatre launches massive fundraising drive
Theatre, comedy, live youth bands, kids' show, a live-streaming festival - and more.
SkyCity Hamilton loses fight to increase pokie machines; swap out Blackjack tables
The gaming giant lost its fight to swap Blackjack tables for pokie machines.
Council backtracks on Hamilton Gardens parking plan
A revised Hamilton Gardens plan sees the Rhododendron Lawn saved.
Plan ahead for safe winter on Waikato roads
Ensure your car is safe, roadworthy and well equipped for winter driving.
Hazel Barnes: Serving her community for 30 years
"A truly deserving recipient of the award," – mayor Jim Mylchreest
Waipā drivers in for a bumpy ride this winter
Shrinkage is causing road surfaces to settle unevenly, creating bumps, cracks and ruts.
Bridge over Piako River to be resurfaced
One of the last pieces of Waka Kotahi's part in the Ngatea Main Street upgrade.
Helping our homeless, elderly, isolated and unemployed
Covid-19 funding sees unprecedented community response.
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in central Hamilton
The injured pedestrian has been taken to Waikato Hospital
How to protect and manage a living treasure?
Ancient forest offers refuge for some of our most endangered species .
Wheelie bins set to roll out on to Hamilton streets
Hamilton's new kerbside collection will begin in August.
Bevan and Margaret Bradding's community service recognised
Like the Braddings, the Hamilton Group RDA is still going strong.
Waikato's Lake District Adventures reopen doors to tourists
Lake District Adventures explores some of the region's best jewels.
Hakarimata Summit Track reopens
Scan the QR code at the bottom of the track to help with contact tracing.
Chiefs preparation the key to success as Super Rugby Aotearoa approaches
Assistant coach Neil Barnes has had a difficult time trying to contain the excitement.
Waikato Food Inc calls on local government and leaders for support
How the Waikato food promotion pantry has been left bare
Bars reopening a boost for Hamilton CBD
Hamilton's CBD is slowly seeing a return to pre Covid-19 numbers.
Hamilton MP promoted in shadow cabinet
The Hamilton East MP was honoured by his promotion.
Former Melville United coach returns
Former Melville United coach Sam Wilkinson has re-signed with the Waikato club.
Auckland asks Hamilton for aid with water crisis
But mayor clear, any arrangement can't jeopardise Hamilton's water use.
Signboards offer locals a look at plans for Cambridge lake
Information boards at Lake Te Koo Utu with show improvements council is proposing.
Hamilton lab approved to test for Covid-19
Partnership means testing capacity in the Waikato is increased considerably.
Kotahitanga: Unity in the community through creativity
Ten artists will be selected to create 10 commissioned works for the community.
Community sports to resume in the Waikato
Community sports will be able to resume across the region from Friday.
Join the fight against food shortages, hunger and malnutrition
Money will provide schools and farmers with seeds for crops, watering systems and goats.
$2.5m injected into Raglan Wharf a welcome boost
Improvements will increase capacity for commercial, recreational and charter boats.
Ongoing road works in Hamilton
All the road works are weather-dependent and may be deferred because of rain.
Waikato shovel ready projects clear first hurdle
18 of the shovel ready projects sent to Government have cleared the first hurdle
Police search Hamilton property in relation to 40-year-old's death
Police are searching the property in relation to a man found dead at a rural property.
Steam fascination leads Hamilton engineer to construct steam boat
One of Chris' early tasks was finding a supply of kauri
Waikato tourism attractions reopen with emphasis on domestic tourism
Tourism operators across the Waikato are reopening
'Ludicrous nonsense': MP steps in as council tries to take land for $1
A law that allows land to be taken without compensation sets an unusual precedent.
Hamilton mayor wants transparency over Flagstaff state housing proposal
A proposed state housing development in Hamilton has irked its residents.