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'Anybody got fights?': Bullies film violent attack on junior student at Hamilton school

'For God's sake, that's not what should be happening at our kids' schools.'

Tractor pull, fencing and excavator comp: What's on at Fieldays?

It's less than a week to go until Fieldays kicks off for the 56th time.

‘I won’t be able to make it to Germany’: Young law student’s plea for surgery in NZ

Not everyone has the means to raise $180,000 to travel overseas for surgery, student says.

Hamilton rates rise reduced after councillors deliberate LTP

Mayor Paula Southgate said it had been “the most challenging and complex" LTP.

Up to 100 new homes could be built on Rototuna site

Hamilton City Council decided to sell the land at a council meeting last week.

A burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girl

The 46-year-old added the teen on social media and said he wanted to be her 'sugar daddy'.

Chiefs hit playoff-mode to eliminate Reds

'You don’t need to do it during the season; it matters in the finals," Luke Jacobson said.

French flair is in the air: Film festival back in Waikato

The French Film Festival takes place in Hamilton and Whitianga.

'Death sentence' living in NZ: Mum paying $180k for surgery in Germany

'If we didn’t go ... within the next five years I’ll die.'

'Sophisticated and intelligent criminal' gets law degree while on electronic bail

Mason Helm put GPS trackers on Ford utes, cloned their keys, then stole them.

Grief, aroha and unity in small town NZ: Community vigil for eight killed on roads in three weeks

Vigil is for anyone who needs it - whether they knew those killed, or not, says organiser.

Netball: HGHS Langman vs FTNC Premier Reserve match had 'nothing in it'

By halftime, there was only a two-goal difference.

Stephen Cox recognised for service to cycling

Stephen Cox has been involved in cycling continuously since 1968.

Waikato community legends gain royal attention

15 locals have received King's Birthday Honours.

Kākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazers

The former Waikato residents have been relocated to Coal Island in Fiordland.

Ministry intervenes in Hamilton college just one term after it opens

A limited statutory manager has been appointed at Mangakōtukutuku College.

Business case for Waikato medical school not expected until 2025

Earlier this month, the uni began demolishing the old and vacant B Block for the school.

Chiefs Rugby Club awards annual top honours

Coaches’ Player of the Year was lock Tupou Vaa’i who has been immense for the squad.