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Lack of experienced staff for hospitality sector in Coromandel
The Coromandel region has a lack of hospitality staff for the summer period.
Whirlwind opening days to life as MP for Hamilton's newly elected members
Labour MPs Jamie Strange and Gaurav Sharma have won over Hamilton.
Hapori Park to be new community close to Hamilton
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints appoints building company.
Jack's Landing offers a range of options for first home buyers
Hamilton Lake housing development to help ease city housing pressures.
Council takes a stand against social media abuse
Hamilton City Council is taking a stand to abusive social media comments.
Strong support for Maungatautari Plan
Mana whenua have a living and enduring presence on the maunga.
Appeals dropped, $1b Hamilton housing and waterways project to start
Interest is already strong from land-starved Hamilton home builders.
Liam Napier: How season from hell exposed Warren Gatland's flaws
The Chiefs' record losing run has wiped gloss from Warren Gatland's coaching credentials.
Does Waikato have better odds for economic recovery?
If Waikato Inc is right about a W-shaped economic recovery, a steep drop is ahead.
NZHerald Local Focus
Local Focus Summer Hacks: Paperless christmas wrapping
Furoshiki looks amazing and it's recyclable. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Historic youth hostel under threat
Famous Opoutere Youth Hostel may be closed next year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Campground closure heartache in Te Kuiti
"They don't care about locals. It's all about money." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Migrants become interpreters
From speaking no English to an interpreter graduate. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Recycling decreasing across NZ
It's too cheap to dump rubbish, says new report. Made with Funding from NZ On Air
Te Awa Lakes development underway
The vision for Te Awa Lakes was to bring people together
Taco Bell heading to the Waikato
In the first month, Taco Bell New Lynn sold 40,000 tacos and 18,000 burritos.
$6m land grab: 'I have 300 developers looking for sites'
Houses with development potential are in hot demand.
Mortgage pain: What banks want to know if you're getting divorced
A marriage break-up can throw up some tricky real estate questions.
Rural News
Dairy to the rescue: Banks raise their milk price forecasts
Westpac has lifted its farmgate milk price forecast to $7.0/kg from $6.50.
Berry farm expects influx of visitors due to picker shortage
Record crowds were expected during the strawberry picking season.
Ships docked in Otago linked to firm that flew in crew
Two ships in Otago Harbour are linked to the company that delivered the infected seamen.
More local news
Animals but no people at this year's Waikato A&P Show
The show will ensure there are less than 100 people within competition zones.
Sky Garden tower could be missing X-factor for Hamilton tourism
The timber Sky Garden tower could be over 100 metres high.
Penny Ashton is bringing back theatre – and sexy
A rollicking musical journey told with song, dance and questionable personal hygiene.
Attitude Awards: 'I don't care what people say about what they think I can't do'
In a judgmental society, you get to decide what affects you, finalist says.
Grants available for struggling classical artists
Fees-free grants of $500, $1500 and between $2500 and $10,000 available.
Waikato voters set to take part in two referendums
The two referendums could be a defining moment in New Zealand's history.
Two millionth tree planted at Raglan restoration project
Whaingaroa Harbour Care's early work began at Wainui Reserve
Act Party on track to have Waikato list candidate in Parliament
McDowell is focusing on raise the awareness for Act rather than his own electorate.
Taranaki King Country benefiting from National leadership
The electorate's current MP said the electorate has benefited hugely from National.
Hamilton man who kidnapped 4-year-old gets five years in jail on numerous sex offences
Taukiri Makaira Cash undertook a two-month spree of sexual offending against young girls.
A lo-fi Wi-Fi fable in the vein of Stranger Things
Troll combines Nordic folklore with internet myth.
Hamilton father killing: Seven accused plead not guilty
The group also had their name suppressions continued.
Five year wait for life-changing assistance dog
Assistance dogs help children remain calm and accepting of change in new environments.
Waikato Cricket Club steps up a gear as season approaches
The university-based club is one of the oldest and largest in the city
Waikato pick up win over Southland
The conditions were awful, but eventually Waikato adjusted to get the win.