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Tom Rowland
Hamilton

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Sky Garden tower could be missing X-factor for Hamilton tourism
New Zealand

Sky Garden tower could be missing X-factor for Hamilton tourism

12 Oct 01:01 AM
Government investment set to transform Kōpū
New Zealand

Government investment set to transform Kōpū

20 Aug 02:02 AM

The Thames-Coromandel council has received $8.2 million for marine precinct.

Eden Park set to become NZ esports centre
Sport

Eden Park set to become NZ esports centre

20 Jul 03:20 AM

Eden Park will give the top esports teams in New Zealand a place to operate and train.

Doubts raised over esport contest prize money
New Zealand

Doubts raised over esport contest prize money

11 May 12:26 AM

The growing scene of esports in New Zealand has been plagued by controversy.

Premium
Waikato's $2.875 billion plan for post-Covid 19 future
New Zealand

Waikato's $2.875 billion plan for post-Covid 19 future

16 Apr 10:00 PM

The Waikato has put forward a multimillion-dollar list of projects to boost the economy.

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Remote working likely the future for many more companies
Technology

Remote working likely the future for many more companies

04 Apr 02:00 AM

Before the Industrial Revolution, professions and trades would operate out of their homes.

Premium
Comment: Time for New Zealand to embrace Esports
Sport

Comment: Time for New Zealand to embrace Esports

02 Apr 02:00 AM

Now is the time for New Zealand to embrace Esports

Premium
Injured jockey's gritty drive to walk again, and then some
New Zealand

Injured jockey's gritty drive to walk again, and then some

27 Feb 02:30 AM

Vance says climbing a mountain is symbolic of her journey to be able to walk again.

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Calls to fast-track roading projects to save jobs
New Zealand

Calls to fast-track roading projects to save jobs

04 Dec 09:00 PM

Jobs on the line as major transport projects wind down, says contracting boss.

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Trying out Hamilton's new self-drive car share service
New Zealand

Trying out Hamilton's new self-drive car share service

28 Nov 02:00 AM

Self-drive option promoted as providing a cheaper alternative to using your own car.

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Call to fix 'broken' local government electoral system
New Zealand

Call to fix 'broken' local government electoral system

14 Nov 07:30 PM

Hamilton council boss and candidate say the current system outdated and needs to change.

Female quake shakes up Hamilton City Council
New Zealand

Female quake shakes up Hamilton City Council

12 Oct 11:33 PM

Female shake-up at Hamilton City Council from elections.

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River of dreams: Water taxi plan floated for Waikato
New Zealand

River of dreams: Water taxi plan floated for Waikato

26 Sep 05:00 PM

Meet the man who wants to see Waikato River return to being a bustling transport route.

Traffic chaos concerns as part of busy Waikato expressway closes for six weeks
New Zealand

Traffic chaos concerns as part of busy Waikato expressway closes for six weeks

25 Sep 09:00 PM

Commuters should expect delays during morning and evening peak traffic periods.

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Waikato council candidate's nomination rejected as invalid
New Zealand

Waikato council candidate's nomination rejected as invalid

12 Sep 12:43 AM

Huntly mum misses out on election chance after last-minute nomination ruled invalid.

Lime scooters roll into Hamilton
Business

Lime scooters roll into Hamilton

21 Aug 10:11 PM

Lime Scooters will be rolled out onto Hamilton Streets this Friday.

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Should Hamilton keep its system of Māori representation?
Kahu

Should Hamilton keep its system of Māori representation?

20 Aug 05:00 PM

What do this year's council candidates think about whether the model should continue?

Govt invests $42 million in schools
Education

Govt invests $42 million in schools

16 Aug 03:24 AM

Time to plan for the growing number of students at Waikato schools, says Minister.

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Girl, 10, grabs wheel as dad suffers seizure
New Zealand

Girl, 10, grabs wheel as dad suffers seizure

22 May 03:01 AM

Girl acts fast as dad has violent seizure while driving at 100km/h across narrow bridge.

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What's driving Huntly: The town that's fighting back
New Zealand

What's driving Huntly: The town that's fighting back

08 May 05:00 PM

The future is bright for Huntly according to local residents.

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What's wrong with Huntly? The NZ town fighting its reputation
New Zealand

What's wrong with Huntly? The NZ town fighting its reputation

05 May 10:40 PM

What does the future hold for Huntly as the Waikato Expressway nears completion?

Outspoken Hamilton councillor apologises to Muslim community
New Zealand

Outspoken Hamilton councillor apologises to Muslim community

04 Apr 08:33 PM

Mayor says he has no doubt the councillor has 'learned a lot' in the past few days.

Hamilton reviews sensitive street names
New Zealand

Hamilton reviews sensitive street names

14 Mar 02:30 AM

Council voted in favour of reviewing street names around Hamilton.

Up in smoke? Vaping ban for Hamilton CBD
New Zealand

Up in smoke? Vaping ban for Hamilton CBD

22 Feb 12:11 AM

"Vaping looks terrible, irrespective of the health benefits and I will not endorse it."

Dangerous footpaths being fixed after 28,000 faults found
New Zealand

Dangerous footpaths being fixed after 28,000 faults found

21 Feb 03:18 AM

Innovative survey scooters prove invaluable, covering 1000km of footpaths in a month.

Kiwi dream of owning home 'impossible', even in Hamilton
Business

Kiwi dream of owning home 'impossible', even in Hamilton

07 Dec 03:14 AM

Former byelection candidate Deborah Fisher said the city needs more homes.

Trains for $40 a day between Hamilton and Auckland
New Zealand

Trains for $40 a day between Hamilton and Auckland

21 Nov 07:35 PM

The total trip time from Frankton would be 88 minutes.

Students working to battle youth suicide
New Zealand

Students working to battle youth suicide

26 Sep 05:08 AM

Two University of Waikato students want to make a difference in mental health.

Māori representation for council committees
New Zealand

Māori representation for council committees

02 Aug 03:08 AM

Māori will hold a seat on Hamilton council's committees.

Hamilton's 10-year plan signed off after 18-month debate
New Zealand

Hamilton's 10-year plan signed off after 18-month debate

28 Jun 03:16 AM

Hamilton's 10-year plan was given the final tick of approval, with rates rise of 9.7%.

Mayor breaks silence on 'conflict of interest'
New Zealand

Mayor breaks silence on 'conflict of interest'

02 May 10:36 PM

Hamilton Mayor Andrew King speaks out on questions over conflict of interest.

Hamilton mayor dumps name change to Kirikiriroa
Kahu

Hamilton mayor dumps name change to Kirikiriroa

14 Mar 09:16 PM

Hamilton City Council discusses Mayor Andrew King's controversial name change.

Name change debate rages
New Zealand

Name change debate rages

14 Mar 03:07 AM

Little support for changing name of Hamilton City Council.

Poll: Help Hamilton choose a new name
New Zealand

Poll: Help Hamilton choose a new name

11 Mar 09:38 PM

Hamilton's mayor Andrew King is proposing a name change to the city's council.

Major changes proposed for Hamilton
New Zealand

Major changes proposed for Hamilton

01 Dec 03:21 AM

Hamilton Mayor Andrew King wants to turn Hamilton around while increasing rates.

Artist knocking off school's Hillary mural
New Zealand

Artist knocking off school's Hillary mural

23 Nov 07:47 PM

Award-winning Kiwi artist Owen Dippie has returned home to create a masterpiece.

Special Housing Area: Jebson Place gets the nod
Property

Special Housing Area: Jebson Place gets the nod

19 Oct 09:32 PM

Jebson Place will be Hamilton's first Special Housing Area under new rules.

First special housing area for Hamilton
Business

First special housing area for Hamilton

19 Oct 09:16 PM

Hamilton City Council approved six applications under a new Special Housing Area criteria

Insight into North Korea situation
New Zealand

Insight into North Korea situation

12 Oct 11:30 PM

An interest in diplomacy and military history took one Hamiltonian to the United States

No housing premium in Boys High school zone
Education

No housing premium in Boys High school zone

17 Aug 10:30 PM

Living in the Hamilton Boys' High school zone does not boost your house value.

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