New ZealandLocal body election vote on rise with four days of polling leftVoters are being urged to get their votes in by noon on Saturday.08 Oct 06:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRatepayers pay $5200 for councillor to attend course days before electionRyan Hamilton won't get to use his newly gained skills in council if he is not re-elected.03 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil candidate unknowingly rented out illegal propertyCouncil candidate says he did not know the dwelling he was renting out was illegal30 Sep 08:10 PM
New ZealandHamilton councillors snapped using mobility parks for council eventHamilton councillor says he moved his car after he was told he was in a mobility car park23 Sep 07:32 PM
New Zealand'I'm German. I hate being late': Councillor's parking mockedSocial media users have wasted no time mocking the city councillor for her poor parking.17 Sep 07:37 PM
New ZealandHamilton councillor sorry for parking in mobility car park"I'm German. I hate being late. That's my major problem," councillor Siggi Henry said.16 Sep 07:10 AM
New ZealandAbout 700 people expected at Mike McRobert's mayoral debate in HamiltonCelebrity-hosted evening at Claudelands Event Centre expected to cost ratepayers $15,000.10 Sep 08:20 AM
New ZealandHamilton council puts proposal to buy riverside apartments on holdMayoral opponent fears the council will be asked to push through more big ticket items08 Sep 03:48 AM
New Zealand$92 million boost: Hamilton to Auckland rail service about to become reality$92.37 million will go towards the construction and operation of the new service.23 Aug 03:49 AM
BusinessLime scooters roll into HamiltonLime Scooters will be rolled out onto Hamilton Streets this Friday.21 Aug 10:11 PM
EntertainmentRatepayers stump up $15,000 for Mike McRoberts mayoral debateSecrecy clause means ratepayers can't know much the celebrity host will be paid.21 Aug 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuShould Hamilton keep its system of Māori representation?What do this year's council candidates think about whether the model should continue?20 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Controversial mayoral candidate says he's honest, not racistCasson is sure he has a chance to become mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Aug 01:52 AM
KahuHamilton-Auckland 'urban growth partnership' to be signed off by ministers, mayorsMinisters, mayors and other Government agency representatives are at the signing.15 Aug 02:11 AM
New ZealandUpset mum: 'It's a family Disney on Ice show for goodness sake'"I was absolutely shocked. Here I was feeding my new bubba & someone told me I couldn't."11 Aug 01:51 AM
PoliticsLocal Focus: King versus Southgate round twoA six-vote swing would oust King. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Aug 05:47 PM
New ZealandParking warden's 'ironic' illegal parkingA Hamilton council warden has parked illegally to issue a parking ticket - but it's legal.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusiness on the side: Hamilton City boss sets up motivational speaking firmHamilton City Council's boss says people like hearing about his leadership journey.30 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandGambling Commission dealing with complaint over mayor's conduct separatelySkyCity's complaint about Hamilton mayor to be dealt with "separately and subsequently"23 Jul 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHamilton mayor accused of threatening groups with funding cutsHamilton mayor tells groups supporting SkyCity could impact future council funding01 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandYoung women setting sights on local politicsYoung women want to shake-up the "male, pale and stale" local council status quo.06 Jun 09:12 PM
New ZealandWaikato councils face bigger election billWaikato councils say the health minister should pay for the extra election costs21 May 11:41 PM
New ZealandCar sharing scheme to launch in HamiltonCar and scooter sharing schemes expected to launch in Hamilton within months21 May 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHamilton Council sorry for its misleading OIA responsesLocal representatives say it's not good enough that council's releasing wrong information.21 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandCat desex fund gets first approvalHamilton takes the first step to setting up a $100,000 cat desexing fund20 May 09:38 PM
New ZealandBillboard stoush: Hamilton Mayor puts up more controversial signsHamilton Mayor Andrew King says his five billboards aren't electioneering.19 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton mayor slammed over last-minute staff appointmentHamilton mayor slammed for last-minute appointment of chief of staff.13 May 07:49 AM
New ZealandFoamy discharge in Waikato River remains a mysteryIt may be days before the cause of the foam in the Waikato River is known.29 Apr 08:34 AM
New ZealandCCTV to catch culprits ruining Hamilton cemeteryNew cemetery security cameras will crack down on burnouts and vandalism15 Apr 05:50 AM
New ZealandHamilton City Council to spend $150,000 fighting SkyCity's pokie plansHamilton council to spend $150,000 fighting casino's proposal to add 60 pokie machines.09 Apr 07:55 AM
New ZealandHamilton scores shock rating as NZ's top summer spotRival mayors say people are going to Hamilton for the events, and not much else.07 Apr 07:24 AM
New ZealandOutspoken Hamilton councillor apologises to Muslim communityMayor says he has no doubt the councillor has 'learned a lot' in the past few days.04 Apr 08:33 PM
New ZealandHamilton City Councillor's offensive comments could breach INZ's code of conductCode of conduct for immigration officers says personal views shouldn't discredit MBIE.02 Apr 09:40 PM
