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
New ZealandTallest Christmas tree in NZ needs new bones at cost of $120kThe tree is 27 metres tall to the tip of the star.13 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton in for big visitor boost following announcement of high-calibre event calendarWaikato is the place to be in the next while.12 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandUrgent testing under way after elevated levels of arsenic found in Akl's water supplyArsenic is a substance found in rock that can be deadly if consumed in large amounts.27 Nov 05:58 PM
New ZealandUnapologetic Hamilton councillor won't face further consequences for rantAndrew Bydder was found to have breached code of conduct but won't apologise.21 Nov 09:03 PM
New ZealandHard data shows concrete roads more cost-effective than tar sealConcrete roads are said to be 17% cheaper over their lifespan, better for the environment.21 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton growth spurt calls for Waikato-wide approach to challengesHamilton crowned NZ’s fastest growing city for a second time.06 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandDonors dig deep to deliver funding for new Medieval Garden at Hamilton GardensThe venue's new addition is expected to be finished for summer 2025.25 Oct 03:29 AM
BusinessPinched travel market hurts Hamilton airport group's before tax profit in FY24Land sale returns were also down, but expected.23 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandFuture management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewedWaipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"14 Oct 08:40 PM
New ZealandHow much of ratepayer's money Hamilton councillors spend on training revealedHamilton City Council slashed the PD budgets in half, from $6000 each a year to $3000.13 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandFormer All Blacks coach Ian Foster receives Hamilton civic awardRugby legend Ian Foster was awarded the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal.04 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandHamilton City Council scraps two hours free parking in CBDVisitors can now park in the CBD for free for one hour.01 Oct 02:57 AM
New ZealandCouncils consider changes to water management in Hamilton and Waikato DistrictA new organisation could help the councils tackle growth, maintenance, and rising costs.27 Sep 04:46 AM
New ZealandHamilton Gardens turn over a new leaf as entry fee comes into effectThe visitor attraction also celebrated the opening of its Gallagher Visitor Centre.18 Sep 05:15 AM
New ZealandInternational flights return to HamiltonJetstar brings international travel to Australia back to Hamilton Airport.15 Sep 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWatercare's secret $20m deal with iwi raises ratepayer concernsAuckland ratepayers stumped up an additional $20m to care for the Waikato River.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Get off your fat arse': Councillor's expletive-laden rant found in breach of code of conductSeveral of the complainants called for Bydder to resign.04 Sep 12:49 AM
New ZealandResidents invited to cross Hamilton's newest bridge before it opens to trafficThe bridge is part of the Peacocke Programme, which will eventually house 20,000 people.30 Aug 04:57 AM
New Zealand'A symbol of hope': Waikato memory meadows in full bloom on Daffodil DayTwo Waikato parks have transformed into a sea of yellow daffodils.30 Aug 12:20 AM
New ZealandRetired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.29 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato hounds make nationwide Top Dog finalsThe 2024 competition raises money for NZ mental health and dog-related charities.21 Aug 05:45 PM
New ZealandHamilton City Council welcomes newest memberKirikiriroa Maaori Ward councillor Maria Huata was sworn in on Tuesday.14 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandIllegal dumpers leaving more than 11 tonnes of rubbish in Hamilton streets each monthPeople are leaving all sorts of rubbish in all kinds of places.09 Aug 12:41 AM
New ZealandWaikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a costMost councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.02 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton Gardens entry fee start date revealedThe $20 fee to visit the 18 enclosed gardens would apply to out-of-towners.01 Aug 09:25 PM
New ZealandHamilton byelection has voter turnout of less than 6%The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.31 Jul 02:53 AM
New ZealandHamilton Zoo farewells its only African wild dogRomeo moved to the zoo with his brother Kudu in 2018.25 Jul 11:19 PM
New ZealandNeighbours fed up with piles of illegal rubbish dumped in their streetPeachgrove Rd has become a popular dumping ground.18 Jul 04:09 AM
New ZealandWhat events are on in Waikato this weekend?The Matariki ki Waikato festival continues and there is lots of school holiday fun.12 Jul 04:58 PM
New ZealandPro-Palestine protest disrupts opening of migrant Settlement CentreThe Settlement Centre Waikato postpones its opening events due to a pro-Palestine protest.11 Jul 04:53 AM
