Electives cancelled as Waikato Hospital hits capacity
Waikato DHB is telling patients to only go to the ED if it is a "real emergency".
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Local Focus: Hamilton East Candidates - Homes for young people
Hamilton East candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Hamilton West candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Hamilton East candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Jewellery, holidays, horses: How SkyCity exec stole millions
Jewellery, holidays and horses were just a few things Tessa Grant spent stolen money on.
Parents put fun in jeopardy
Youth football games are continuing to be plagued by parents' and fans' sideline abuse.
Big show, big brands, big dreams
The annual New Zealand Motorhome, Caravan and Leisure Show is coming to Mystery Creek.
Local Focus: 'Give a shit' about politics tonight in Hamilton
Hamilton candidates take on youth issues in debate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Missing Hamilton boy found safe
A 12-year-old boy reported missing has been found "safe and well", police say.
Wanted man uses wigs to dodge police
A wanted man has been using disguises such as wigs to avoid police.
Police wheely keen to return stolen bikes
Waikato police have 18 stolen bikes they'd like to give back to their owners
NZ Pure Blue: Concerns surface on jobs
SWDC concerns about the NZ Pure Blue Springs application have surfaced.
University reassures Muslims
The University of Waikato is reassuring students it does not condone discrimination.
Church mentor jailed for sex with girl, 13
Former church youth worker Damien Peden, 24, has been jailed for 22 months.
Hog's Breath Cafe in Hamilton closes
Hog's Breath Cafe in Hamilton closed its doors for good on Sunday.
Weather fails to dampen enthusiasm in intermediate netball finals
Intermediate netball final a competitive game of two halves despite the rain.
Uni lecturer under fire after prayer comment
Lecturer is under fire after implying employers should not hire Muslim workers.
Sport Waikato's Good Sorts for Sport
Sport Waikato is giving staff time off work to spend a day working on community projects.
Local Focus: No more Te Kuiti Campground
Residents struggling to find somewhere to live. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New business-backed lobby group enters the election fray
Agenda Waikato wants to strengthen the region's relationship with central government.
Boat pushed out for annual corporate regatta
Fourteen teams preparing to compete in Hamilton Rowing Club's annual corporate regatta.
Local Focus: On a mission to enrol more youth
One hundred and fifty thousand youth yet to enrol. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.
Rocket Lab's 'stack test' a success
Rocket Lab's test caused a bit of a stir amongst Waikato locals yesterday
Local Focus: Surfing scientists seek the best breaks
Seven surf breaks studied for 'Surfonomics'. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Waikato child wins $100,000 in Bonus Bonds draw
A Waikato school girl has won $100,000 in Bonus Bonds this month.
Hamilton boss paid staff in cash, ciggies
It seems selling all of his possessions may help Karl Barbalich avoid jail on tax charges.
Crash causes delays on SH1 south of Auckland
Two people were hurt in the crash on the Waikato Expressway.
Local Focus: Where will Te Kuiti campground residents go?
Less than a week before residents are forced out. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Waikato Regional Theatre concept unveiled
Concept designs for a new Waikato Regional Theatre in Hamilton were unveiled yesterday.
Local Focus: See, feel and hear the Sonoscopia
Sensing Music in Hamilton this weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Determined Marist Old Girls prevail in final seconds
Trust Waikato Hamilton City Netball Centre Indoor Premier Championship Round, Week 5.