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LED street light upgrades nearly complete
Hamilton's roll out of LED lighting in its residential streets is complete.

Flying Kiwi returns for balloons over Waikato birthday
Flying starts Tuesday 19 March at Innes Common

Grate thefts costing Hamilton city council thousands
In the past few weeks 12 grates have been stolen.

Shared space planned for Claudelands Bridge
Councillor Mark Bunting wants to turn Claudelands Bridge into a shared pedestrian bridge.

Pedestrian hit by bus at Hamilton's Vehicle Inspection NZ yard
The person has been taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.

Tattoo plea after Hamilton dairy robbed of cigarettes, cash
The robbers went into the store at 8pm on Monday, fleeing with cigarettes and cash.

Seventh arrest in McLaren Falls murder case
A 21-year-old man faces three charges including manslaughter and kidnapping.

Armed police cordon off busy Hamilton street
Police are attending two jobs within a 200m of each on Heaphy Tce, Hamilton.

Pitching A Tent: an inclusive comedy designed with access in mind
Disparate group take on a weekend of camping in the great Kiwi outdoors.

Hamilton City Council in push for red light cameras
City council has been asking for at least 12 years for installation of red light cameras.

Up in smoke? Vaping ban for Hamilton CBD
"Vaping looks terrible, irrespective of the health benefits and I will not endorse it."

System of electing a new Hamilton City Council could be changed
Proportional Representation seen by some as true democracy.

Submissions allowed on application for more pokies at Hamilton casino
Plan to swap three blackjack tables at Hamilton's casino for 60 extra pokies machines.

Dangerous footpaths being fixed after 28,000 faults found
Innovative survey scooters prove invaluable, covering 1000km of footpaths in a month.

Council lodges application to demolish Municipal Pools
Independent commissioner will consider submissions from the public.

Former city councillor and cafe legend Joe Di Maio dies
A service celebrating his life will be held in Cambridge on Thursday February 21.

Computer repair busts Cambridge man's child porn collection
Objectionable material results in 25-month prison sentence.

Opinion: Kiwibuild crisis - a complete failure
It is not even an admirable attempt to confront the housing issue, says MP David Bennett

Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival offers colour, energy and performance
The festival always generates an excitement and an energy in the gardens

Waikato winery Vilagrad toasts to first cider
"We've created a crisp citrus palate and a zesty dry finish — perfect for these hot days."

Hamilton Airport Hotel to get facelift
The revamped 62-room hotel will be complete by Christmas 2019.

Bee-friending the honeymakers
Be more bee-friendly in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Football: Melville United offer glimpses of potential
Melville United opened up their pre-season with a 0-0 draw against Onehunga AFC.

Decision on mural for Hamilton's council building delayed
Currently the eastern wall is used for internal billboard/banner advertising.

Hamilton lawyer admits failing to pay $260k in tax
Lawyer John Campion, 80, failed to pay taxes between 2005 and 2017.

Commercial rēwena bread coming to Kirikiriroa
Rēwena set to become the trendy new loaf for TOFS. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hamilton's housing market is 'suffocated'
Hamilton city council's 2018 data shows 1440 new homes were approved

Hamilton councillors warned over election spending
Hamilton City Council elected members have been warned over early election campaign costs.

Man charged over Hamilton triple fatal excused from court
The 32-year-old was remanded to reappear in the High Court at Hamilton next month.