New ZealandAll aboard? New Hamilton-Auckland train journey 2 hours 20 minsTe Huia train between Hamilton and Auckland to take its first trip in August.11 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessE-scooters: Lime plots return to Auckland streetsKey councillor sees pros and cons in a Lime return to the streets of Auckland.03 Mar 04:00 PM
Rugby'Surreal' welcome for SevensMen's and women's tournaments will be played together for the first time.23 Jan 03:53 AM
New ZealandCouncil accused of breaking promises on 'cost neutral' Victoria St buildingsCouncillors thought the buildings would come at no extra cost - they were wrong.11 Dec 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrying out Hamilton's new self-drive car share serviceSelf-drive option promoted as providing a cheaper alternative to using your own car.28 Nov 02:00 AM
EnvironmentClimate Day of Action on FridayStudent activists increase community involvement in their cause.25 Nov 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil rents out flat with leaks, mould and poor ventilationHCC earned $25,000 from renting out the substandard Victoria St flat in the last year.20 Nov 01:59 AM
New ZealandTens of thousands of dollars spent on briefing this term's councillorsFive Waikato councils whisk councillors away to retreats to brush up on council business.19 Nov 01:46 AM
New ZealandHearing for SkyCity's unprecedented pokie machine application starts TuesdaySkyCity thinks swapping black jack tables for slot machines is fair, council disagrees.18 Nov 01:33 AM
New ZealandWaikato River sewage spill: Hamilton City Council finedFine of $56,000 after 1.7 million litres of human sewage spills into river for 19 hours.05 Nov 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWaikato tech sector humming along in the fast laneWaikato tech sector firing up.18 Oct 04:39 AM
New ZealandFemale quake shakes up Hamilton City CouncilFemale shake-up at Hamilton City Council from elections.12 Oct 11:33 PM
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
