Brass band champs come to Hamilton
Final preparations are in force for the 2019 New Zealand Brass Band National Championships
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Planting up the wetlands to celebrate Matariki
Poll this year found that water pollution was the number one concern for New Zealanders.
Opinion: Electoral process — time for a business approach?
We live in a democratic country and that is something we must protect and maintain.
Installation opens students' art festival
The installation looks like a field of flowers.
Aiming for the sky at US tramp contest
The event starts on 30 June and is a showcase of the "best of the best."
Variety scholarships for Hamilton students
The recipients from Hamilton are Venessa Joyce, 13, and Verity Howells, 16.
First show for a new city theatre company
"Not theatre as anyone else says it should be done — but from their hearts."
Wanderers women win, men defeated
Hamilton Wanderers premier womens team took out a big win over Onehunga Sports
Claudelands wins over spirited Wanderers
Claudelands Rovers picked up their second win in a row.
Festival's tenth birthday sparks major collaboration
It is a time when we give thanks for the past and karakia for the health of the future.
Hamilton event for more Paralympians
The achievements of our 209 Paralympians since 1968 are being recognised and celebrated.
Female guard punched in nose at Waikato Hospital
An agitated patient broke the guard's nose while trying to leave the hospital.
Council cautious over climate change
Hamilton City Council will debate whether to declare a climate emergency later in the year
Powerlifters raising the bar on mitochondrial research
The event hopes to raise money for research around mitochondrial disease.
Matariki ki Waikato celebrations come to The Meteor
A cluster of arts events and genres will lighting up The Meteor for Māori New Year.
Game on after Melville-Tauranga draw
Melville United stole a point off the leaders to allow Claudelands Rovers to capitalise.
Hamilton City Council leads alternative transport options
Under 18s will be able to travel free on buses on weekends.
OPINION: Drug Court would be good for the city
National MP Tim Macindoe is alarmed there will be no alcohol and drug court in Hamilton.
Village knitters answer call for hats
The group has already knitted more than 100 woollen hats.
Thrilling games in premier netball
The ninth week of the indoor premier netball competition saw three very close games.
Supporter armies set to storm Seddon Park
The day-night fixtures next summer will be played under Seddon Park's new floodlights.
National sees budget loss for Waikato
National MP David Bennett has slammed the 2019 Budget
Cambridge wins premier cycling event
The championship will be the new flagship event of the RIDE:New Zealand's Cycling Festival
One dead in Kawhia suspected shooting, three injured
One person has died and three others are injured after the incident south of Kawhia.
Faster but safer: No deaths on NZ's high speed roads since opening
Two 100km/h speed limits roads have had no fatal crashes in the 18 months since opening.
Fleeing driver who punched officer had razor blade ring with him
He led police on high-speed chase, punched a cop before being caught with a small weapon.
You'll never walk alone: Jürgen Klopp's message to dying fan
Messages flow from Liverpool's top names for Hamilton fan dying of aggressive cancer.
Derby spotlight of Chatham cup fixtures
Melville United will face Claudelands Rovers for the first time in over 15 years.
Bridge essential gateway for Peacocke
The new bridge will be south of the Hamilton Gardens
Fake Waikato Hospital shrink loses appeal
The fake Waikato Hospital psychiatrist was also detained by US Homeland Security.