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Hamilton backs law change to rein in alcohol sale
Unanimous vote supports Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick's private member's bill
Waikato eateries and stores take a farm-to-table approach to food
For locals and visitors this autumn, the local and seasonal focus makes for great eating.
Sculpture exhibition shines spotlight on ruru
Waikato arboretum and sculpture park launches event around the ruru, or morepork.
Site chosen for Tairua skatepark
All potential sites "were investigated and public opinion was thoroughly canvassed".
New Thames-Coromandel council chief executive named
"I am looking forward to getting to know the community, council staff and elected members"
Council approves town hall lease deal
The aim is to improve facilities and see the hall used more often.
Going keto: Why we're sticking with low-carb lifestyle
OPINION: "We don't feel deprived and we enjoy good, tasty food."
Police will 'bend over backwards' to find ram-raiders
A Thames business leader says ram-raids are 'demoralising' and 'frightening'.
'It just wasn't meant to be': Resurgent Kahui reflects ahead of homecoming
Playing in Hamilton again is an opportunity Richard Kahui never thought he'd have.
NZHerald Local Focus
Local Focus: Tat24food 'You walk away feeling good'
Discounted tattoos for donated food in Huntly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The Taupō electorate explained
From Cambridge to Tūrangi - there's much to consider. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: International singer adds spark to Christian festival
Lauren Daigle made her NZ debut on Friday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bootleg smokes the competition at beer and cider awards
The smokey stout was the first the team brewed at their Matangi site.
Flight of his life: Teen's family grateful to saviours
Public support needed for chopper crews after a record year of rescues
Could NZ's average house price hit $2m by 2032? Don't bet on it
Economists warn that the next property cycle might buck the trend.
Two Auckland waterfront homes sell for $14m-plus
Devonport property sells for $8m-plus, while nearby cliff-top house fetches more than $6m.
Rural News
'Momentous occasion': Angus bull sells for $81,000
Kincardine Rainstorme R25 has fetched the top price of the bull sale season so far.
Farmers encouraged to make the most of wetlands
New guide developed to help farmers get the most out of wetlands on their land.
Bryce Edwards: Was Govt's climate plan watered down by lobbying?
ANALYSIS: Was last week's major climate change announcement a case of vested interests?
More local news
Intense battle between OTC Timber HGHS Langman and University of Waikato Premier lost in the final few minutes
Two nail-biters make for some exciting netball in third week of competition.
Mighty Local: Connecting with nature is good for us
The naturally bubbly, mineral waters were renowned as a cure-all and appreciated by all.
DHB and defendant take issues with mental health reports to High Court
A DHB is struggling to provide court-ordered mental health reports for offenders.
Power lines down, road closed following Waikato crash
No reports of serious injuries, police said.
Community leader praises Waikato DHB Covid support
Anjum Rahman says DHB's Covid health and welfare support was 'gold standard healthcare'.
'It just wasn't meant to be': Resurgent Kahui reflects ahead of homecoming
Playing in Hamilton again is an opportunity Richard Kahui never thought he'd have.
New bridge to Peacocke marks exciting milestone
The first new bridge for the city since the Pukete Bridge was completed in 1996.
Wild weather: Tornado, gales - woman dies after being crushed by tree; harbour bridge lanes closed
Wild weather has hit the country.
Controversial Thames-Coromandel mayor to step down
The Thames-Coromandel mayor is ready to retire after 36 years in public office.
Ruakura Superhub signs up another chill tenant
Logistics company Maersk signed a lease to build a new cold store facility at the hub.
Hamilton City Council gives nature a helping hand
The Nature in the City project got under way at Donny Park last week.
Applications open for 2022 Waikato Business Awards
Record entries evidence of the region's innovative and high-performance business spirit.
Milk tanker attack: Boy racer seeks discharge without conviction
The 18-year-old will keep his name suppression until sentencing in July.
Man admits drug driving causing fiery Waikato fatal truck crash
Blood tests showed Karl McQuillan had methamphetamine in his system at the time.