Govt loan brings Hamilton's Peacocke development closer to reality
New city suburb expects 3700 new houses over the next 10 years and 8100 in 30 years.
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Rental shortage in Hamilton is impacting on victims of family violence
Waikato Women's Refuge says women and children are unable to move on from safe houses.
Watch NZH Local Focus: New chocolate factory in Waikato
Makes over 3 million easter eggs each year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Desperate need for social housing in Hamilton
Call for city council to fund emergency accommodation for people who have nowhere to go.
Mum inspires with $30-a-week dinners
Mum makes dinners for family of four for just over $30 a week.
Te Awamutu school's old chestnut tree faces chop
Tree at Te Awamutu Primary School will be chopped down for safety reasons these holidays.
Cyclist Eltje Malzbender fighting her way to fitness after crash
It's been a hard battle over 15 months for the cyclist overcoming a traumatic injury.
Waikato young farmers take on national challenge
Rural debaters line up for national honours as Palmerston North final looms
Watch NZH Local Focus: 'Don't bottle the Blue Spring' petition grows
Locals upset but Mayor supports the plan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hamilton community policing: What next?
Public meeting could follow petition calling to bring back community policing centres.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Recycling decreasing across NZ
It's too cheap to dump rubbish, says new report. Made with Funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: Recycling decreasing across NZ
It's too cheap to dump rubbish, says new report. Made with Funding from NZ On Air
Partner accused of murdering Kim Richmond
Cory Jefferies is accused of murdering his partner Kim Richmond in Waikato last year.
Newborn left in locked car in Countdown car park
A newborn baby was left in a locked car while the mum was shopping at Countdown.
Waikato's largest mansion for sale
One of the Waikato's largest homes, which boasts a private boat ramp, is on the market.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Drench resistance among sheep and farmers
Breeding parasite resistant sheep. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meet the te reo voice of Disney's Moana
Jaedyn Randell, 16, has been cast as Disney's Moana in the Te Reo version of the hit film.
Police find man involved in creek accident
A police spokeswoman says the driver has been located and is uninjured.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Huge new attraction in Paeroa
Move over L&P. Here comes the Paeroa Mural. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fire poi dancer burned after dance goes wrong
Man entertaining crowd at Chiefs v Lions match in hospital in stable condition
Kids in car as thief mows down staff member
Warehouse staffer clings to speeding car's bonnet as thief tried to escape.
Hamilton's homegrown heat-tolerant cows
Two Hamilton men have discovered a gene which allows cows to tolerate high temperatures
Man arrested after shooting
Anthony Brett Clegg, 39, arrested after a fortnight on the run from police.
Farmers' health new focus at Fieldays
It's not all the about the animals - Fieldays its looking after farmers' health too.
Accused fake DHB psychiatrist changes plea
A man who purported to be a qualified psychologist has withdrawn his guilty pleas.
Rural Bachelor 2017: Meet the eight hunks
Meet the eight rural blokes who are in the running to win a coveted Golden Gumboot.
SH39 down to one lane after truck crash
State Highway 39 south of Temple View, Hamilton is down to one lane after a truck crash.
Fine weather expected for Fieldays
The wet weather peaks on Tuesday, before clearing for the opening of Fieldays on Wednesday
Watch NZH Local Focus: Health warning for Lake Ngaroto
Health warning reissued one month after it was lifted. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.
Pedestrian dead in Wellington crash
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Wellington.
Auckland pair find dream home in Hamilton
It took the Spanhakes two months to buy the perfect house in Hamilton within their budget.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Replanting Cooks Beach for Captain Cook Celebrations
Planting stops beach erosion. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Community plea: it's too hard to get help
Mental health advocates say more needs to be done. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Makeshift weapon: Woman denied bail
A relation of accused claims shooting an accident and pair were best mates.