Exclusive: 'Extensive' backlogs at Waikato heart services, govt adviser's warning
Patients needing urgent heart care were waiting more than six months, emails reveal.
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Hamilton theatre show Paradise inspired by Pulitzer prize-winning work
Paradise by Indian Ink Theatre Company runs at Hamilton's The Meteor until July 11.
Decision on Cambridge's Streets for People project deferred
Council keen to take community with it if street project unfolds
Matire Ormsby-van Selm player of the day with her intensive defence
Two more weeks of round robin play after the school holidays.
'Screaming in pain': Frustrated mother still waiting for sick baby's diagnosis
Anna Conning's 4-month-old son lost almost a kilogram while in hospital.
Borman Rd school holidays closure
There is a complex network of power ducts, cables, and pipes to work around.
Meteor July school holiday show returns
A drama to engage children while throwing in moral undertones and a takeaway message.
Warm Hearts Winter Appeal meets urgent need as nights get colder
Thousands of children hospitalised with illnesses related to poor-quality housing.
Waikato artists urged to unite through creativity and fight racism
Pieces will become part of a collection that serves to build a sense of whanaungatanga.
Appeals send $1b Sleepyhead plan to Environment Court
Four years in planning - and counting.
Waipā District Council adopts long term plan
District will spend $2.2 billion on capital and operating costs over the next decade.
Waikato DHB boss: Hospitals and community services now all operating
Waikato DHB chief executive Kevin Snee said there was a risk more data could be dumped.
HCC's green mission sees wheels turning orange
Neuron Mobility just launched a fleet of 250 e-scooters in Hamilton today.
'Frenzied attack': Man jailed 16 years for killing partner, injuring baby on Xmas Eve
Michelle Hurinui was the mother of six children, including the injured toddler.
Urban development means road no longer fit for purpose
The upgrade is creating a safer environment for road users and cyclists.
Waipā secures water supply for generations to come
Council's water supply project is on the finish line and ready for completion in October.
Music in a Park features local bands
Foxy Ladies Sunday Best Bike Ride open to all speeds and abilities.
Waikato District in for average 6.5% rates rise and 3.5% next year
Waikato District Council formally adopts Long Term Plan 2021-2031.
Shooting incident: Critically-injured teen made it to hospital, then collapsed
The teen is in a critical condition at Waikato Hospital after being shot.
Question mark over future of Matamata pool
The $1.5 million roof job could escalate into a project costing more than twice as much
Long-awaited SH1 extension will connect SH29 at new Piarere roundabout
The estimated cost is $635 million but no funding has been allocated yet.
Waikato rugby player granted suppression, has one of two charges dropped
The young age-group representative was granted continued suppression.
City rates up 8.9pc, then 4.9pc annually
The increase includes 4.5pc govt compliance rate to pay for new regulations around water.
Waipā District Council joins global plastic-free movement
Waipā council is urging residents to say goodbye to single-use plastic items for a month.
DoC and Fonterra fighting to eliminate pest fish in local lake
Department of Conservation and Fonterra are on a mission to keep Lake Ruatuna free of koi.
Hamilton City Council supports calls for more te reo, Māori history
New outcomes and measures introduced as a result of community input
One of the most successful musicals of all time on stage in Hamilton
With the removal of the "fourth wall" the audience immediately feels part of the show.
University Premier Reserve lead at the end of every quarter
University of Waikato Premier were too dominant for St Paul's Premier.
Anyone's race as crowded field lines up for council byelection
Previous byelection saw winner in with fewer than 2000 votes from 55,000 electors.
HCC's green mission continues with approval of e-bike hire services
From July, Neuron mobility and Lime will roll out new scooters and e-bikes in Hamilton.
Matamata farm Jersey Girl Organics offers a different taste
Jersey Girl Organics is trying to stick out in the multi-million dollar milk industry.
Young Putāruru netball sisters inspired by meeting their idols
Primary school netballers Myriah and Scarlet Henare met Magic and Mystic captains.
Brrr! It's cold! Hamilton wakes up to a freezing -2.2C
It's an characteristically cold start in Hamilton, sitting at a nippy -2.2C.
New All Black Quinn Tupaea has had a dedicated fan club since high school in Hamilton
Quinn Tupaea has just been named as one of four new All Blacks - to his own surprise