Fieldays 2018: What you need to know
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Retelling of classic Hamilton tale
The playful retelling of Jekyll and Hyde is brought to life by a talented cast of five.
Waikato farmers safely disposing of rural waste
Waikato farmers safely disposed of six tonnes of waste at an inaugural event.
Exciting netball as indoor premier season starts in Hamilton
Three new teams join Hamilton Indoor Netball competition.
Wanderers crash out of Cup in controversy
Hamilton Wanderers are out of the Chatham Cup after losing to Manukau United
Entry fee on hold for Hamilton Gardens
The council will consider an entry fee for international visitors to the gardens.
Rates increase of 9.7 per cent for Hamilton ratepayers
The council is now updating its online rates information for ratepayers.
Playgrounds of the future survive for the city
Future Destination Playgrounds have been saved after a late amendment to the 10-year plan.
Garden Place redevelopment canned from Hamilton's 10-year plan
Mayor Andrew King labelled the city centre as broken.
Hamilton's Central City Park has its budget cut
$7 million will be used to purchase and hold buildings on Victoria Street.
Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke Park to receive funding
2.2 million will be spent for a new shared entry precinct for the two facilities.
Hamilton ratepayers benefit from policy changes
The council voted to phase out the (CBD) remission across three years, ending in 2021.
Hamilton — most beautiful city? Search on for the most beautiful city
Entries are now open for the 2018 Beautiful Awards
Changes in plastics collection proposed for Hamilton
The 10-year plan includes recycling plastics 3 to 7 from 1 July 2020.
OPINION: Labour's great plan in Budget 2018
The foundations for a better future have been laid by Jacinda Ardern says Labour MP.
More investment in the Waikato region
Waikato regional councillors have confirmed a budget which invests in the environment.
Football - Hamilton teams proceed in Chatham Cup
Hamilton Wanderers and Melville United have both moved on to the next round of the cup.
Councillor O'Leary tipped for mayor
Councillor Angela O'Leary is gaining support with calls for her to run for mayor.
New Zealand Charity is warming little hearts
In Hamilton, at the Spotlight store on Saturday knitters are invited to join the cause.
Fieldays: Sorting your ride to Mystery Creek
With Fieldays around the corner, it's time to plan your route.
Hamilton man's impulse buy wins him $9.3m
A Hamilton man is getting his kids to help him decide how to spend his $9.3m win.
Local Focus: 17,000 trees planted in 3 hours at 'green-gym'
More trees added to Waiwhakareke in lead up to Arbor Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Mayor defends meeting with select group of councillors at home 'to fit everyone in'
Hamilton mayor singled out councillors to discuss voting plans over morning tea.
Pair steal $26K of jewellery
Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed a robbery at a Hamilton jewellery store.
Regional theatre wins council cash – but not without a fight
Garry Mallett motion to not commit city cash to a new theatre is defeated.
Hamilton City Council split on pokies debate
The proposed changes to the policy would have prevented relocations of pokies machines.
Hamilton trial for online voting back on the table
Hamilton City Council will discuss online voting again as early as next June
Training will tackle dyslexia
teachers who do the course have indicated an interest in doing the full qualification.
Hamilton train link to Auckland builds support
The passenger service could be running by October 2019
Opinion: Govt's dowry Budget fails to deliver
Governments cannot please everyone, but Budget 2018 is a breach of trust.
New record for Hamilton median house price
Hamilton's median house price achieved a record
Hamilton's Drury Lane dance school marks 50 years of shows
Drury Lane dancers put on a show each year. This year's will be the 50th
Waikato Techweek'18 celebrates talent across the region
Techweek'18 Waikato showcased the breadth of technology talent across the region.
Hamilton Mayor out of 10-year plan rates debate
Hamilton Mayor did not declare a conflict of interest, but will not be part of CV debate.