Hamilton mayor slammed over last-minute staff appointment
Hamilton mayor slammed for last-minute appointment of chief of staff.
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Family grateful to Ronald McDonald House
Son was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of acute myeloid leukaemia.
US footballer finds second family in Waikato
United States-born footballer became fascinated with NZ after Lord of the Rings.
Speeding one of four police targets to reduce high road toll
More than 2800 infringement notices are given out a month in the Waikato
Awards show strength of architecture
Over twenty buildings have received awards in the Waikato Bay of Plenty Architecture Award
Crash victim's Waikato school friends 'reeling' from her death
School friends of the dead teenager are still coming to grips with their mate's death.
Field of legends: Kereone marks 100 years
What's the secret to the Morrinsville rugby club's longevity?
Durning to stand for Regional Council
Former chamber of commerce CEO to stand for regional council.
What's driving Huntly: The town that's fighting back
The future is bright for Huntly according to local residents.
Open day at Wintec's campuses on Friday
Thousands of school students and people interested in retraining are expected to attend.
Hamilton mum and her surprise 6kg baby
At 175cm tall, Nicolina Newcombe's height was able to disguise just how big her baby was.
Claudelands to be renamed the Casey Kopua Arena to commemorate her retirement
From Thursday May 9, the arena section of Claudelands will be renamed Casey Kopua Arena
What's wrong with Huntly? The NZ town fighting its reputation
What does the future hold for Huntly as the Waikato Expressway nears completion?
Claudelands hold top spot in W-League
Claudelands FC defeated Pāpāmoa to hold on to top spot in the premier league.
Formal complaint against Transpower for outage
Serious power cut in Waikato and Coromandel Peninsula provokes official action.
X-ray shows Forest Lake pet was shot
SPCA investigates and appeals for more information.
Students and Lions a winning combo for Waiwhakareke
Bosses and staff encouraged to get involved with Arbor Day planting at Waiwhakareke.
'His journey to recovery is really only just beginning'
Jim Zheng was shot in the head on Anzac Day, but is leaving hospital for rehab today.
Team work saves Morrinsville woman's life
A diversion to the fire station rather than Waikato Hospital saved the woman's life.
'Still in shock': Family humbled by generosity after losing everything in fire
Sarah Bridge and her family lost everything in a house fire on Sunday night.
Coming soon: 200km-long motorway through Auckland
Labour and the Greens are moving away from motorways to road-safety improvements.
Superstars on stage present the best of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Some of the region's best voices, musicians and dancers in concert style extravaganza.
Building a world-ranked IT industry in the Waikato
There is always a way - so why can't we be better than anyone else in the world?
Foamy discharge in Waikato River remains a mystery
It may be days before the cause of the foam in the Waikato River is known.
Council investigating foamy substance in Waikato River
Waikato Regional Council says it has come from the Te Rapa industrial area.
Long traffic queues expected after SH1 closed north of Taupō
Long delays expected after SH1 closed north of Taupō.
Next round of Kids' Lit Quiz at Southwell School
Kids' Lit Quiz started in a Hamilton community hall 30 years ago.
Short season of Pinter Shorts at The Meteor
Pinteresque: "Unnerving and unpredictable environments."
Waikato Muslims express support for Sri Lanka
Banner hung outside Hamilton's Jamia Masjid Mosque.
Hamilton and Matamata brass bands play Sounds of the Waikato
Concert programme celebrates a wide variety of music.
Hamilton's Anzac Day services will be live streamed
Dawn Service and Civic Service will be broadcast via city council website.
Vandals attack Ngaruawahia cenotaph, steal wreaths, in lead up to Anzac Day
A 2m length of stone was damaged while a plaque and two bronze wreaths were stolen.