Former Olympic boxer caught with 216kg of meth
A former Olympic boxer was caught with more than 200kg of drugs in Hamilton.
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New exhibition to showcase science, nature and art
Works by Wellington-based artist Elizabeth Thompson come to Hamilton.
Generous community heeds foodbank call for help
Te Awamutu Courier story draws volunteers and donations to foodbank.
Hamilton growth and pressure on accommodation not slowing
Hamilton home buyers again find value in the $500,000 - $600,000 bracket.
Updated Waipā dog bylaw set to open for feedback in April
The local council is looking at banning dogs from Kakepuku maunga.
CRV brings Better Herd event to Te Awamutu
CRV brings Better Herd event to Te Awamutu as sexed semen and dairy beef sales jump.
Urgent work to open new access to Raglan across private property
Fence and tree removal begin but no date yet for diversion completion.
Hamilton house for sale with special 'cattels'
Beerescourt property not for sale without Mark the half-tail cat.
Fieldays first revs up big donation to Rural Support Trust
Tractor races help rural people facing challenges in everyday life.
Application for Three Waters funding "the right thing to do", mayor says
Funding will help tackle 'key challenges' such as safety and climate action.
Hamilton tells Government ‘go back and try again’
Elected representatives say proposals are a step backwards for the NZ planning system.
Hamilton police ice queen takes on the world in hockey
Assistant Fingerprint Officer Anjali Mulari to represent NZ at ice hockey world champs.
New app allows easy identification of all NZ plants, animals and fungi
It's the first AI tool tailor-made to ID Aotearoa wildlife and plant species.
St John ambulances receive Māori makeover
The new design concept incorporates kaupapa Māori.
Ngāruawāhia kaumātua to get creative
Local art centre receives $15,000 funding for special art programme series.
Waipā on the hunt for rangatahi Māori leaders
Waipā mayor on the hunt for Tuia programme participant.
Startling picture: Major slump closes state highway near Raglan
Waka Kotahi NZTA says the issue occurred after the major storm event.
Re/Max Flagship opens in Hamilton CBD
Operater Harry Luther brings solid credentials to new venture.
'Stressed and extremely undervalued': Underpaid nail salon worker had to take preschooler to work at night
The owner of a nail salon has been ordered to pay her migrant worker $35,187.
Ag Drive partners with Agricademy to provide vital skills
Ag Drive partners with Agricademy to broaden training available to agricultural sector.
Waikato the place to be for Waitangi Day
Waikato Museum, Hamilton Gardens, Matamata-Piako mark day with events.
That Weekend: The show goes on at Okoroire
Festival to go ahead this weekend after postponement.
Harvest season a time for understanding by motorists and contractors
Federated Farmers advise how to stay safe on roads during harvest season.
Scale of damage to state highway a ‘revelation’ - Coromandel mayor
Another 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.
Closing of Chateau Tongariro Hotel a blow for local tourism
The iconic hotel closes to guests on February 5.
‘A real sharp one’: 4.8 earthquake near Te Aroha jolts North Island
Thousands across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Coromandel and Auckland felt the shake.
Mountain bike racing coming to Pirongia
The second leg of Mountain Bike New Zealand’s National XCO Series will be held in Waipā.
'It's not going to take much': Thunderstorm watches issued for Auckland, Coromandel - high risk of more slips
Heavy showers are approaching the northern regions this afternoon.
Raglan State Highway fissures not a quick repair job
Waikato District mayor says, “the health and safety of our communities come first”.
Fish & Game calls on Kiwis to create more wetlands
There are huge opportunities on private land to create, enhance or develop more wetlands.
TA Bulk Water Supplies delievers the gift of water around the Waikato
A passion for truck driving drove Renee to start up a new business venture.
Flooding and slips close Raglan and Coromandel roads
The weather forecast yields hope for the rest of Waikato.
Night-time closures and detours as SH1 works resume at Ngāruawāhia
The detour via Great South Rd through Ngāruawāhia adds around five minutes to travel.