A 3.8 per cent rates rise for Hamilton
Seven new projects have also added to the annual plan
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Planting up the wetlands to celebrate Matariki
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Opinion: First Wellbeing Budget a game-changer
This landmark change will stop those on main benefits from falling further behind.
Opinion: Electoral process — time for a business approach?
We live in a democratic country and that is something we must protect and maintain.
Installation opens students' art festival
The installation looks like a field of flowers.
Aiming for the sky at US tramp contest
The event starts on 30 June and is a showcase of the "best of the best."
Variety scholarships for Hamilton students
The recipients from Hamilton are Venessa Joyce, 13, and Verity Howells, 16.
First show for a new city theatre company
"Not theatre as anyone else says it should be done — but from their hearts."
Wanderers women win, men defeated
Hamilton Wanderers premier womens team took out a big win over Onehunga Sports
Break-ins and damage cost Hamilton landlords $2470
Due to the break-ins the tenant felt unsafe living at the house with her young daughter.
Woman dies in hospital after crash in Hamilton on Sunday night
The woman was taken to Waikato Hospital last night but has since died of her injuries.
Claudelands wins over spirited Wanderers
Claudelands Rovers picked up their second win in a row.
Festival's tenth birthday sparks major collaboration
It is a time when we give thanks for the past and karakia for the health of the future.
Hamilton event for more Paralympians
The achievements of our 209 Paralympians since 1968 are being recognised and celebrated.
'There will be a school shooting here' - bathroom tag
The sister of a student at a school threatened with a shooting wants more communication.
Council cautious over climate change
Hamilton City Council will debate whether to declare a climate emergency later in the year
Powerlifters raising the bar on mitochondrial research
The event hopes to raise money for research around mitochondrial disease.
$10.2m winning Hamilton Lotto ticket remains unclaimed
Whitcoulls at The Base sold the lucky ticket, but the winner is yet to come forward.
University of Waikato moves up 135 places in rankings
The University has moved up eight places since last year's rankings.
'Barney Army' on the move one last time
Dutch superstar confirms swansong appearance in NZ.
Matariki ki Waikato celebrations come to The Meteor
A cluster of arts events and genres will lighting up The Meteor for Māori New Year.
Game on after Melville-Tauranga draw
Melville United stole a point off the leaders to allow Claudelands Rovers to capitalise.
Hamilton City Council leads alternative transport options
Under 18s will be able to travel free on buses on weekends.
Almighty bang: Injured Kiwi recalls Venice cruise crash
"Walking through the dining room was just chaos, there was stuff all over the place."
Three further candidates to stand for Hamilton City Councils
Three further candidates will stand for Hamilton City Council.
OPINION: Waikato a sporting powerhouse
Labour MP Jamie Strange is proud of the Waikato's sporting achievements.
OPINION: Drug Court would be good for the city
National MP Tim Macindoe is alarmed there will be no alcohol and drug court in Hamilton.
Village knitters answer call for hats
The group has already knitted more than 100 woollen hats.
'Polite burglar' does dishes before ransacking home
The victims believe macaroni cheese and steak were on the menu.
Thrilling games in premier netball
The ninth week of the indoor premier netball competition saw three very close games.