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
PremiumPoliticsGrey 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
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
New Zealand'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'20 Mar 04:36 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Could have been much worse‘ – women flee stalled car seconds before train hitsThe women clutched each other as the freight train edged closer.18 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandHundreds turn out for festival despite strong winds grounding balloonsThe Balloons over Waikato Festival kicked off today.18 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandNot a ‘popularity contest’: Top- and bottom-ranked Waikato mayors revealedOne Waikato mayor is ranked New Zealand's worst, only two local mayors are in top 10.11 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond Waikato councillor resigns ahead of electionFirst-term councillor who secured 1795 votes at the 2022 election.06 Mar 09:39 PM
New ZealandMan seen on CCTV footage holding weapon in Hamilton CBDCouncil CCTV operators reported the man to police.05 Mar 11:50 PM
New ZealandHamilton city councillor resigns just months before electionHe was first elected as a councillor in the 2021 byelection.05 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandUp the Wwahs: Hamilton 'lures' in three NRLW matchesAfter a five-year absence, the Warriors return to the NRLW.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton Arts Festival ready to make some noise in townOver 800 artists – including local reggae band Katchafire – will come to Hamilton.19 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandTall Blacks and Tall Ferns to play new Trans-Tasman comp in HamiltonThe new comp will be the first time in several years New Zealand has played Australia.04 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Time for a change': Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate not running for re-election in OctoberIn a Facebook post, Southgate announced that it was time for a change.12 Jan 09:41 PM
New ZealandSurge in households putting rates on hold as costs biteHundreds of retired homeowners are delaying paying their rates bills.05 Jan 04:00 PM
