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Speed Management Plan open for public feedback
Priority list includes streets flagged to become permanently 40km/h.

Castle Rangers prove too strong for Allied HOB Collins Premier
FTNC Premier Reserve reinforce top spot with record score.

Up, up and away: Female pilots show altitude in Hamilton
The New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation held their annual rally in Hamilton.

SURF women host Taupiri in promotion/relegation contest in Tokoroa
Weekly Preview for women’s and men’s games for Saturday June 10

Waikato University talent to audition at Sydney Opera House
The six students will audition as part of a new degree.

Waterworld to close for three weeks for maintenance
Regular swimmers may use Gallagher Aquatic Centre as an alternative.

Chiefs hope to get revenge on Queensland Reds at home
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan says the game will be a challenge, but team is ready.

Special Olympics athletes take off to Germany
The 39 athletes compete in the Special Olympics World Summer Games from June 14.

Black Ferns to battle Australia in Hamilton
There are nine players named to debut in the test in Hamilton.

Resilient Hamilton economy outperforms most other cities
Hamilton remains an attractive location for new and expanding businesses

Founders fans determined theatre will have an encore
Hamilton City Council has given a final extension to the theatre's supporters.

Marist Old Girls and FTNC go goal for goal to the final whistle
St Peter’s gain a hard-fought win against Allied Premier.

Ten tries get Fraser Tech’s Lone Star Championship off to best possible start
Stag Trophy clash sees typical Hamilton Old Boys v Hamilton Marist derby.

FIFA trophy visits Waikato ahead of World Cup
The trophy will be accompanied by a few special events and celebrity visits.

Huntly's railway station damaged by suspicious fire
Waikato District Council is now guarding the remaining pieces.

Ōtorohanga needs strong defense against Te Awamutu
The long weekend brings along lots of club rugby across Waikato.

Entry fee for Hamilton Gardens goes ahead
City council says revenue is needed to maintain the gardens.

Cyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summer
Hamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.

What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.

'Burn your f***ing house down': Hamilton family 'trapped' by ‘neighbours from hell’
The disgruntled homeowner complains that Kāinga Ora has so far failed to act.

Te Huia cracks carbon emissions and patronage goals
Commuter train replaces 37,000km of car travel every day.

Maverick mayor completes passion project
Former Matamata-Piako mayor rallied the community for his final project.

Unlimited quartet breaks record score at national contest
‘A harmonious unit that is truly greater than the sum of its parts’.

Hamilton City Council approves new Māngai Māori positions
The council voted to continue with a new version of the model first introduced in 2018.

Help restore nature this Arbor Day in Hamilton
The aim is to plant another two hectares at Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct.

Huskies and Melville to battle in Women’s Premiership club final
The Men’s Premiership saw two defaults in one weekend.

Castle Rangers edge out FTNC Prem in tight clash
Northern United Mamba overcome rough start to find their groove.

Katchafire band member passes on musical expertise
Hamilton's Fairfield College music programme re-engages students with school.

Waikato bus driver shortage solved, new routes launched
Local bus services also celebrate new Te Kuiti and Tokoroa services.