New Zealand$9.8m Hamilton airport runway extension welcomed by local leadersConstruction is due to start late this year and take 12 months.26 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandFrom chemo to Nightglow: Mum marks cancer remission at Waikato balloon festivalTammie, a Pukekohe mum of two, marked her remission with her first big outing.22 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton Zoo snaps up land opportunity Zoo director Baird Fleming says the land will expand herds, not add new species.20 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Off the chains': How Hamilton Homegrown aims to showcase New Zealand's coolness05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton councillors vow shake-up after audit finds 'significant areas of concern'26 Feb 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly painful': Hamilton Zoo forced to put down three animals, including 23-year-old giraffe14 Dec 05:49 AM
New ZealandFrom the boardroom to backgammon: Paula Southgate moves onIn leaving, Southgate is proud of the community ties built during her six years as mayor.06 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandFamiliar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffleAngela O’Leary takes on a new role overseeing council connectivity.30 Oct 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrey wave: Local elections deliver NZ's oldest mayoral line-up in recent historyThe average age of big-city mayors has climbed to nearly 68.24 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton mayor-elect promises focus on city’s core servicesTim Macindoe won 17,848 votes, ahead of Sarah Thomson’s 9768.16 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandNew Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.16 Oct 03:55 AM
New ZealandLive: Macindoe takes Hamilton mayoraltyVoting has closed, and the first results have come in this afternoon. 11 Oct 05:14 AM
New ZealandBoil water notice lifted after E. coli scare in HamiltonMore than 120 sites were tested over three days, all returning clear results.09 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton East residents to trial water meters in council pilotHamilton currently has around 60,000 water users. 07 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato water contamination: Schools stay closed for start of termSchools may need to implement a "distance learning programme" if they can not reopen soon.06 Oct 06:49 AM
New ZealandRototuna boil-water notice keeps Hamilton schools closed for two daysAbout 29,000 residents in north Hamilton remain under the boil-water notice.05 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandHamilton's mayoral candidates share their views on key issues.The local election is approaching fast - voting is open until October 11.24 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandWaikato tourism sector gets accommodation boostOne hotel just opened, two further developments make progress.30 Aug 01:33 AM
WellingtonBullying, defamation, threats: Wellington City councillors worst in NZ for staff complaintsCouncillors have been accused of being inappropriate and intimidating to staff.27 Jul 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Senseless act of violence': 20yo man killed after Hamilton street fightPolice have launched a homicide probe and say the alleged offender is still on the run. 19 Jul 10:42 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate "serious firearms incident" in Chartwell, Hamilton.Police maintain a visible presence as they investigate a serious firearms incident in Chartwell, Hamilton, this evening. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jul 03:47 PM
All BlacksNon merci Hamilton: French snub stay in The Tron before All Blacks series finaleThe French have opted to stay in Auckland, citing preferred facilities.08 Jul 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton AirportJetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.18 Jun 05:23 AM
New ZealandFour-lane Ruakura road gets $4.1m design stage fundingTransport Minister Chris Bishop said the NZTA board has endorsed the project.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant win': New Homegrown host city confident in pulling it offHomegrown is returning to its roots and being welcomed with open arms.08 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Major' gas leak contained, schools out of lockdownThe 'major' gas line rupture happened at a construction site.06 May 09:14 PM
Entertainment'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealedHomegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.05 May 07:45 PM
New Zealand'Gift that keeps on giving': Gardens receive tourism awardLast year, the attraction was named in Tripadvisor’s top 1% of things to do in the world.23 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journeyHigh-flyer on what she loves about the pursuit. 21 Mar 11:00 PM
