Boxing Day races make every post a winner for 152 years
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Vigils planned across New Zealand for Grace Millane
Candlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.
Refugee crisis spurs Hamilton woman's cafe dream
Hamilton woman Tania Jones has less than two weeks to raise the money for the enterprise.
Ten ComCom complaints about solar power company
Solar panels in hot demand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hamilton City Council gives green for commuter rail service to Auckland
Hamilton City Council have given the green light for the start-up rail service to Auckland
Charges likely for Te Rapa Park and Ride
A small fee is likely for Hamilton's park and ride.
A bug's life: Waging war on weed
Relocating leaf bugs to control tradescantia. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hamilton police defend mobile bases
Residents want to know why changes were made to the community policing model
Opinion: Have yourself an ethical as possible Christmas
Make some small changes this year for an 'as ethical as possible Christmas'.
Accessibility concession voted through
Waikato will be the first region to provide a 100 per cent accessibility concession
Exhibition first for artist in 40 years
Richard Stowers will hold his first exhibition in nearly 40 years in December.
'Premium' gated community fined for dumping sewage into stream
The Sanctuary has been convicted and fined at Hamilton District Court.
Water restrictions in place despite rain
Water restrictions are in place for much of the Waikato Region.
Lightning strikes goalposts before injuring four people
Lightning bolt fried alarm system and internet and left four injured.
Knee deep: Hamilton homes evacuated after flash floods
Water started seeping, then pouring into the garage.
Local Focus: HIV isn't a death sentence, if detected soon enough
The surprising lack of awareness about HIV. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Waikato Expressway decision blasted by National MP
The extension of the Waikato Expressway to Piarere has been put on hold.
Wanted — more voters and more female candidates
In the 2016 elections, only 33 per cent of eligible voters in Hamilton voted.
Waikato District Council gives train tick
The Hamilton to Auckland commuter train proposal moved one step closer to reality
Great NZ Santa Run helps kids overcome obstacles
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the community and family-focused event.
Christmas tree volunteer bows out
"I will miss this. If I wasn't moving I would have stayed on."
Freedom of City awarded to three Hamiltonians
Two former mayors and a champion of social justice have been awarded Hamilton's honour.
Designers of cycle helmets rewarded
The winning eight were the standouts amongst 1450 competition entries.
Musical blast primed for Meteor show, workshop
Proud of their quirky original songs — all written for the ukulele.
New sports park for Rototuna
The park will link with Rototuna Junior and Senior High schools.
Farmer's legacy aids Hamilton tertiary students
The trust, which is managed by Perpetual Guardian, has distributed close to $5 million
From backyard football to a semi-final against Spain
Hamilton footballer Grace Wisnewski has played a part in NZ's U17 FIFA World Cup campaign.
The Iguana: New spin on fish skins
Hoki skins are being used for a revolutionary new product in the Waikato.
Waikato farmer's legacy to tertiary education
A Te Awamutu student has a new future thanks to David Johnstone Charitable Trust.
Tongans celebrating rugby test in Hamilton
The three time Rugby World Cup winners will clash with Tonga on September 7 2019
Skaters in spin over Hamilton's Dog Obedience Club
The roller skating club shares Melville Park with the Hamilton Dog Obedience Club.
Busy Christmas season in Hamilton
The largest Christmas tree in New Zealand will dominate Garden Place.
Waikato's Perry Bridge wins on world stage
The structure also won a top honour at the New Zealand Bridge Awards earlier this month.