Hamilton roundabout blooms for World Cup
Hamilton City Council landscapers spent a year developing the special design.
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Local schools bring Fifa Women's World Cup into classrooms
New Zealand Schools make the Fifa Women's World Cup a focal point for their learning.
South Waikato stream restoration project causes surprising discovery
The discovery was made as part of preparations for a planting day near Whakauru Stream.
Musical group welcomes Hamilton back to the 60s
The Hamilton Musical Theatre will perform the Broadway musical Hairspray.
A Waikato Club Rugby XV 2023
A team of surprising/well-known and stalwart players that featured in 2023 club rugby.
'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon
The man allegedly attacked the shopkeeper with a knife attached to a walking stick.
Netball: Northern United clock up their best game of the season
Match against University of Waikato Premier Reserve was a highly competitive game.
International darts champs return to Hamilton
The World Series of Darts returns to the Waikato next weekend.
Hamilton florist blooms in sustainability efforts
The floristry industry appears to be green, but actually creates a lot of waste.
ATM machine stolen from 1938 phone box in Tairua
Thieves have stolen an ATM machine and destroyed the historic phone box it was housed in.
Car crashes through property's fence on Peachgrove Rd
Police arrested a man in Hamilton on Wednesday morning after the incident.
2023 Waikato Rugby Divisional XV squad named
All 10 Waikato division one clubs are represented within the 2023 squad.
Power Farming Cup 2023: Te Awamutu Rams ready for kick-off
Round one of the 2023 Power Farming Cup will take place on Saturday at Hamilton Marist.
Fire scoops out popular ice cream shop in Hamilton
Hoops and Scoops in Te Aroha Street fell victim to a structural fire early this morning.
Waikato junior rugby clubs hyped for Power Farming Cup
The second running of the competition will kick off this Sunday in Hamilton.
Ban on Te Huia train travelling through Auckland lifted
KiwiRail said passengers will travel for free for one week from the relaunch.
Ian Foster sets All Blacks benchmark in Waikato
Every rugby province in New Zealand has received a bench, thanks to the initiative.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Harlequins Under 16 reps named
Young players excited to get their chance on the representative rugby scene.
Illegal rubbish dumpers caught on CCTV in Hamilton
Hamilton City Council is asking for help to identify three people.
Work begins on new pensioner units in Leamington
Currently, 65 people are on waiting list for a council unit.
All Blacks want New Zealand on their bench at world cup
The team gifted 26 special benches to towns across the country, four of them in Waikato.
Four Hamilton youths armed with hammer and crowbar arrested for aggravated robberies
Armed with a hammer and a crowbar, four youths ram-raided two Hamilton businesses.
New Frankton roundabout will help unlock Meteor bus route
‘Communities want safer and adaptable streets with less traffic’.
New bus service changes life of Tokoroa local
Dion Wilson, a wheelchair user, is now able to explore places he has never been to before.
Golden victory for Waikato over FPC champs
Visitors Canterbury had a 24-17 lead with just 17 minutes to play.
Netball: Waikato Dio go from strength to strength against Melville Vetora Premier
University to take the win despite strong fight by FTNC Premier.
University of Waikato reveals $16.8m deficit
Six of the eight New Zealand universities made financial losses last year.
New feathered residents carry message of hope
Four kākāpō are now living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato.
Waikato ham and bacon take out national awards
Produce from Pokeno Bacon and The Chopping Block are a pig deal.
Rototuna Library welcomes bookworms of all ages
Hamilton's newest library opened today with a few special features.
Aspiring chef aces team challenge by herself
Wintec culinary student Lara Cole turned up the heat at the recent Waikato Culinary Fare.
Giving pre-loved clothing a new home again and again
Local consignment store owner Jahdiel Mason champions sustainability.
Hamilton catches Fifa fever: Copper Queens spread good vibes
Local kids were in for a treat during a special meet and greet on Monday.