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Sir John Kirwan hits the road in name of kids' mental health
He will be in Hamilton as part of a national trip for children's mental health initiative.

Prisoners building new quarters after riot
New parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.

Matariki 2022: Celebrate Māori New Year, updated Waikato events schedule
Te Ohu Whakaita Charitable Trust presents the Matariki ki Waikato 2022 festival.

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SH29 closed: Two people airlifted with serious injuries
Emergency services were called around 7.45am.

OceanaGold mine: Waihi environmental group to challenge mining consents
OceanaGold wants to set up an underground mine north of Waihi.

Waikato honey creates a buzz on international stage
Two Waikato honey producers win big at this year's London International Honey Awards.

Focus: Erosion threatens homes at Port Waikato
Waikato resident Josephine Poland talks about the erosion that threatens her beachside home. Video / Mike Scott

'Broken soul': Woman with fractures waits 11 days for surgery
Woman whisked to Waikato Hospital for urgent surgery endured lengthy wait in wrong ward.

Waikato Expressway speed bumped up to 110km/h
The increase will be in place from July 13.

Regional council grants $2m to four predator control projects
Pest control efforts protect plants, animals and threatened ecosystems.

Wedding fallout grows: Māori King's Office strips son and heir of royal title
The rift widened after Whatumoana Paki married Rangimarie Tahana.

Waikato handed guardianship of Kīngitanga by all iwi leaders
The Kīngitanga was established in 1858 to unite Māori and is still as relevant today.

40 hour famine fundraiser puts nachos on menu of homeless shelter
Hamiltonian Tanika Naidoo takes up challenge to make 40 meals in 40 hours to raise funds.

Council-iwi partnerships guide key decisions for new road and park names
Council commitment is that te reo Māori is seen, heard and celebrated.

Hamilton's economy ahead of other metro cities
City's diverse economy anchored by a wide range of productive sectors

Three homes of up to three storeys per section will see city grow up, not just out
Finer details including specific rules and affected properties still being worked through.

Waikato software specialist in expansion mode
Team includes software architects, developers, testers, and support analysts.

Cyclist killed after being struck by a truck in central Hamilton
Roads are closed and diversions are in place.