Hamilton to Auckland train funding approved
Transport Minister Phil Twyford said it was an exciting step forward.
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This is also a period for celebrating success.
Hamilton city kō proposal digs up confusion
The majority of councillors were unsure on what a Kō is.
Hamilton's I-Site future unknown
That report has yet to come back to council, after being deferred until sometime in 2019.
Hamilton schools help fill empty larders
Last week the food bank staff picked up donations provided by the schools.
Action-packed summer looms for Hamilton
The Blackcaps will also play a test against Bangladesh in Hamilton on 28 February
Opinion: Whatever you're up to, focus on safety
Look after whānau and have an enjoyable Christmas period.
Annie Jr is music to ears of girls sharing main part
The original musical was set in 1930s New York and written around depression-era.
Online voting canned for 2019 local government elections
Work will continue to deliver online voting for the 2022 local body elections.
Environmental art reflects partnership
The idea for the artwork was developed by libraries staff
Local Focus: Daily pilgrimage to save the dotterel
DOC's dotterel dos and don'ts. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Wowser or wonder? One woman's waste-free Christmas
The 'less is more' approach to Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Boxing Day races make every post a winner for 152 years
Dragging it into the modern era may end the party. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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."