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Waipā District Council manages dam, ponds that burst, causing Glenview flooding
The ponds and dam managed by Waipā District Council fail overnight due to rainfall.
Duncan & Ebbett clears out retailer of the year awards
The Hamilton Land Rover and Jaguar dealer won four accolades.
Glenview streets underwater after night of heavy rain
Stormwater ponds failed sending floodwaters down some local streets earlier today.
Waikato artist group is people's choice award winner
Waikato Creative Stitchers won the No 8 Wire Award for their work The Gate.
Times of growth ahead of Peacocke development
The Hamilton development could deliver $80 million in interest savings for ratepayers.
New Zealand athletes clock up wins at Special Olympics
The New Zealand delegation will be bringing home some bling.
Hamilton buzzing for sell-out Chiefs home final
The Chiefs Rugby Club says ticket sales were "unprecedented".
Special expo to help new Hamiltonians settle into community
The expo is directed at migrants, refugees, international students, but anyone is welcome.
Six Kihikihi streets to turn into cul-de-sacs for cycleway
The Waipā District Council is consulting on a new walking and cycling path.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Fieldays 2023: Back to beanies and boots
Fieldays had more than 105,000 people come through the gates this year.
Native species to be planted to restore ecological corridor
Pirongia’s Sainsbury Road Reserve is set to prioritise horse riders, walkers and runners.
Local history comes alive at Waikato Museum
The museum just relaunched the exhibition Shaping Hamilton Huringa Kirikiriroa.
Founders falls: Theatre demolition decided
The Theatre of the Impossible Trust is still exploring its response.
Outsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a year
Public hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.
'Like a woman possessed': Woman denies murderous intent in hit-and-run
Ropati Shortland travelled a short distance on the roof before crashing on to the ground.
Huntly Railway Station open despite suspicious fire
Assessments are still under way for the historic heritage building.
Special Olympics and first comps for NZ athletes kick off
The New Zealand football team is upbeat despite having lost their first match.
Kio Kio United notch first win in almost four years
Player/coach Jeff Peek says the win is a big thing for the team and the community.
Search on for Raglan man 'loved by everyone'
The 64-year-old was last seen at 1pm today in Raglan.
Ōhaupō still chasing an opening win in Mooloo Shield comp
Mixed weather across the province was a recipe for tight rugby on Saturday.
Fieldays packs down for 2023
The largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere has just wrapped its 55th year.
Tony Bouskill cleans out Fieldays Fencing Competition
Four fencing competitions have crowned winners at Fieldays.
Nottingham Castle Rangers dominate St Peter’s Premier
Castle Rangers won the game 76 goals to 35.
Rugby: Ian Foster's first All Blacks squad of 2023 released
A special moment as the test squad was announced at his former club, Te Awamutu Sports.
Winners found at Fieldays Fencing Competition
Reigning champion Tony Bouskill tops National Fieldays Fencing Competition.
Raglan wharf upgrade complete and open for community
The council will now begin to transform the western side of the wharf as well.
Innovation award winners committed to sustainability
Fieldays is celebrating 55 years of highlighting innovation in the primary sector.
Students want strikes to end: 'We are calling for our right to education'
“While you battle over pay and conditions, students are being sent home."
Leamington to be a tough challenge for Ōhaupō
The Division 1 Mooloo Shield moves into their second week.
'Kids lived in fear': Mum's years-long abuse of children with cords, spoons and fists
The children had black eyes and sores.
Young dad-to-be who raped sleeping woman gets sentence reduced
A man found guilty of raping a sleeping woman has had his sentence cut by one year.
Tractor pull fascinates little Fieldays fans
Positive mood amongst Fieldays faithful as sun warms up opening day crowds.