8.9 per cent rates increase on the cards
Huge concern about the increasing costs driven by central government for all councils.
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Western Waikato's new police area commander ready for challenges
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Facelift for drought cracked roads on the Hauraki Plains
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Search warrant executed at Pukemiro landfill site
Any information gathered will form part of an ongoing investigation
Classic pickup truck buffs look forward to Frankton Thunder
Custom, classic, special interest vehicles, club displays, motorcycles and much more.
Future of Founders Theatre bleak despite late heritage move
Council voted to demolish Founders Theatre, replacing it with a multipurpose park.
'Nothing is going to bring Sean back': Sisters of murdered Aussie speak out
Sean McKinnon's sisters have shared their thoughts on today's sentencing.
'Yeah b****, he's dead': Killer jailed for life for Aussie tourist's murder
A judge delivered his sentence to Mark Garson in the High Court at Hamilton today.
Trees at The Meteor is back and better than ever
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Local tourism making a difference for Coromandel
The annual unemployment average for the district was up.
Hip Hop Showcase in Hamilton on Sunday
A dance journey through the decades will be held at the Gallagher Centre on Sunday.
Waharoa Aerodrome to get segregated toilets for returning Kiwis
For several months buses have been stopping at the Waharoa Aerodrome
Kaumatua cookie cutters add Māori flavour
Kaumātua came up with the cookie cutters as part of a whānau ora innovation project.
Celebration for K'aute Pasifika for Pan Pasifika Hub
The Pan Pasifika Hub will be built next year.
City councillors to consider 4.9pc rates rise
If approved, the move would mean an annual average rise of $200 per residential property.
Councillor receives three code of conduct complaints in one week
Waikato Regional councillor claims fellow councillors are trying to silence him.
Celebration event of unity for Pasifika community with celebration for new hub
The centre will include an integrated health centre, an early childhood learning facility
Keeping up with the kaumātua
Kaumātua who couldn't go to the IronMāori can now participate in this event
Chemicals on road after truck crash, driver seriously injured, road closed
A truck has rolled on SH27 in Ngarua, in the Matamata-Piako district, early this morning.
Costs of owning controversial Victoria St buildings keep rising
The income earned on council's Victoria St properties halved this year.
Local faults responsible for previously unrecognised earthquakes
Scientists say Hamilton's low to moderate earthquake risk may need to be revised.
Babies had to be isolated after 'superbug' hit newborn unit
The outbreak in late August affected 24 babies, 12 mothers and some staff.
Councillors want answers over why contracts were granted exception from tender
Waikato Regional Council chairman defends council's 'white as snow' procurement process.
Health notice lifted for Pukemiro and Glen Afton residents
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Heru keeps hapu mamas happy - and smoke-free
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Paracycling medallist nominated for Attitude Award
Anna Taylor of Cambridge has been nominated in the Sporting Endeavour category.
Residents want company out over putrid smell hanging over Waikato town
Prevailing winds blow an 'egregious heavy stink of a putrid nature' over the Waikato town.
Concrete 3D printers could be key to solving growing housing crisis
3D Printing could be saviour to New Zealand's housing market.
'I thought it was a scam': Waikato man's shock at historic fine demand
The Waikato man demanded proof from the ministry before handing over $42.67.
Coromandel's building boom - tradies race to keep up
Tradespeople are working around the clock as Christmas approaches.
Waikato and Coromandel hit by a spate of illegal dumping
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One-off Te Huia summer rail jaunt cancelled
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Council defends 'double standard' Founders Theatre policy
"I just look at the process and it was ridiculous.There was no need to close the theatre."
'It's dirty politics': Demoted councillor
Demoted councillor Fred Lichtwark says he was demoted because he disagreed with the chair.