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A perfect cocktail of cold air and warm seas means a second day of lightning strikes.
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Girl, 8, saved in daring river rescue
A child in the Waikato River has been rescued by the fire service.
Thumping for Hamilton Wanderers
Ricki Herbert's team has scored only two goals in four games and still is without a win.
More league history being made in Hamilton
The NZ Kiwis clash with Mate Ma'a Tonga in their Rugby League World Cup pool match.
Baby locked in car over half an hour
A baby had to be rescued from a locked car in Hamilton yesterday.
Local Focus: Meet Necky, the one-eyed rescue cat
SPCA seeking good homes for great kittens and cats. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Locals oppose planned fuel stop
"It will ruin the street" say neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Consumer steps in over rest home neglect
A rest home has been held to account by the Disputes Tribunal over its care of a resident.
Local Focus: Cycling on water now a reality
Hamilton firm creates a world first. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Three stabbed in Hamilton fight
Three people were stabbed during a fight in Hamilton this morning.
Hamilton mayor warns league fans to behave
Samoan and Tongan fans are being told to respect the venue, the teams and each other.
Local Focus: Growing vegetables is easy, but also hard
The art of growing your own produce. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Messam agrees to honorary degree ... after third offer
"Everyone is pretty much a sir on there and I was like 'Nope, I'm not going to get it'.
'I'd just lost my baby' - grieving mum treated 'like criminal'
The mother of a baby who died suddenly wants an apology from police over her treatment.
Local Focus: Heroic knitters keeping premature babies warm and cosy
Griffin and Dexter among 100 prem babies kept cosy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Historic youth hostel under threat
Famous Opoutere Youth Hostel may be closed next year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Historic youth hostel under threat
Famous Opoutere Youth Hostel may be closed next year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Surfs up for little nippers in Whangamata
The surf life-saving season starts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Morrinsville gets behind Jacinda
Previous boss says she'll do a great job. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Recreate creates happiness in Waikato and BOP
Disabled youth get new programmes in Waikato and BOP. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bicycle lessons for refugees
Refugees feel the freedom of biking. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.
Failed IUD leaves mum in excruciating pain
Hamilton mum warns other women to listen to their bodies after IUCD perforates her uterus.
Controversial Blue Spring application withdrawn
An application to pull 6.9m litres of water a day from the Blue Spring has been withdrawn.
Gay slurs complaint: Councillor's Facebook page monitored
A Hamilton councillor was disturbed to learn staff sent her FB posts to the CEO.
Terrifying dairy robbery caught on camera
Masked robbers with a gun demanded a dairy owner open a till yesterday.
Heavy rain batters the country
It's a cold, wet start to Sunday, with heavy rain warnings and thunderstorms forecast.
Quest to return WWI wallet to German family
German officer saved Kiwi soldier's life, then gave him his wallet. Can it be returned?
Police called to multiple car crash in Waikato
Police have received reports of a five-car crash near Tamahere in Waikato.
Virtual reality house hunting debuts
Virtual Real Estate comes to Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Waikato DHB chief executive resigns over expenses
Waikato DHB chief executive Nigel Murray is resigning over expense irregularities
Former priest admits to another historic offence
Mark Mannix Brown today admitted more historic offending against young boys
Kiwi designer knew how to make women feel beautiful
Over 200 dresses are going on show for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two injured in Hamilton North crash
Another crash has happened at one of Hamilton's most notorious intersections.
Local Focus: Inside Waikato Museum's huge vaults
30 years and 30,000 items at Waikato Museum. Made with funding from NZ On Air.