Hamilton's tallest buiilding being converted into 191-room hotel
'It’s well needed and brings such a positive feel to the CBD.'
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Two-vehicle crash involving tractor reported on SH3
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to take an alternative route.
'Thinking the worst': Medical event mistaken for six-car crash on SH1
Crews were 'thinking the worst' after being told of a six-car crash.
AI boost for dairy farming productivity
Artificial intelligence tackles mastitis problem, improves bottom line.
Chiefs fans 'loud', 'loyal' and ready for war as Blues clash awaits
How do you strike fear into the opposing team? Slow roasted marshmallows of course.
University of Waikato Professor of Law writes New Zealand history - again
"My family, particularly my late father, have always driven me throughout my law journey."
Missing Marokopa family: Police won’t extend deadline for $80,000 reward
Police working through pieces of information as the deadline ends on Tuesday.
Human remains unearthed in Hillcrest are pre-European, police reveal
The remains will be exhumed in consultation with local iwi.
Parker to headline boxing match in Hamilton
Parker will take on his first international opponent.
Filipina woman escapes poverty through child sponsorship
Keewani Cook lost three of her siblings because her family could not afford healthcare.
Blues v Chiefs: How the Super Rugby final can be won – Tight Five
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What's next for award winning dairy trainee Kirwyn Ellis?
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More than 300km in seven days: Waikato student running to raise aid for Palestinian children
'I couldn’t stand by and do nothing anymore. I want to make a difference.'
Crash near Te Awamutu: Person trapped after car crashes into ditch
The person was rescued by emergency services.
Billion-dollar boss set to leave Tainui Group Holdings
"The time is right for the business, for me, and for my family after 15 years at TGH."
Mother of man left dead on side of road still waiting for police apology
Police failed to send an officer out until morning.
Down the gurgler: Tairua toilet debacle takes u-turn
The estimated costs for new public loos in Tairua have been slashed by $200k.
Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding
Several councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.
'I have a good heart': Mother of Marokopa kids releases letter from fugitive dad
'I don’t know what to say or do to help you forgive me,' the letter says.
Overnight closures on SH1 at Ngāruawāhia return for two weeks
NZTA said the closures were necessary due to remedial and safety improvements.
Hamilton's coin parking meters looking for new homes
They were replaced with Smart meters in March.
Suspected human remains unearthed by excavator at Hamilton construction site
Police are working to identify the remains and to see if they are human.
Tainui Group Holdings chief executive to exit
Chris Joblin to leave later this year, search to start soon for successor.
Cathedral Cove feedback closes this week
DoC is still calling for feedback on the closed Cathedral Cove.
Taupō florist delivers more than just flowers
When florist Sally Cox comes to visit you might just get a cup of tea with your flowers.
Gold Star: 25 years' volunteering for his community
Te Awamutu firefighter enjoys getting hands-on and helping others.
Fieldays Innovation Award winners share a common theme
The annual awards provide a platform for creative problem-solvers to showcase their ideas.
No economic growth in Thames-Coromandel for 12 months
A recent Infometrics report shows the district lagged behind national averages.
'It is child abuse': Mum of Marokopa kids makes plea - 'bring my babies home'
Phillips has been on the run for 30 months. He's accused of robbing a bank while at large.
Fieldays organisers cautiously optimistic as attendees split on event success
Fieldays has wrapped up for 2024 and visitor numbers showed a minimal upwards trend.
Fisheries NZ still can't identify what causes 'zombie' disease in snapper
MPI is running tests on the diseased snapper from around the North Island.
Nine hundred sheep and 250 dog trial enthusiasts set for four-day comp
The National Equestrian Centre arena in Taupō will host the popular event.
Cambridge town clock restoration gets funding boost
Refurbishment started in January and is on track to be completed by the end of next month.