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Central government direction meets criticism, dismay and rejection.
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Hamilton West by-election: Do voters care?
Predictions from a sample of community leaders in contested Waikato electorate.
Ibis hotel reopens after seven-month refurbishment
There's a new restaurant and bar by the river for hotel guests and locals to enjoy.
Fieldays to open Wednesday to familiar sights and sounds
All the crowd favourites plus some innovative changes like the Fieldays Forestry Hub.
Wastewater pipe collapse clean-up and repairs continue
Part of Normandy Ave still closed as emergency wastewater repairs continue.
Merging indigenous knowledge and regenerative agriculture principles
Restoring the mauri of the land left after confiscations.
Morrinsville people asked to conserve water
The local councol asked residents to continue using water for essential purposes only.
Voting for Hamilton byelection starts today
Eight advance voting places for the byelection, including one at The Base are now open.
Water restrictions? You have to be joking, right?
Why your council is serious about you looking at your water-use habits now.
Fieldays Kitchen 2022 to highlight New Zealand produce
Seven Kiwi chefs are set to cook up a storm at the Fieldays Kitchen.
Mighty Local: Ōtorohanga - the official Kiwiana Town of New Zealand
Town celebrates our national identity with displays of Kiwi icons, heroes, and traditions
Major transport project making headway in Peacocke
Road will be key connection from Peacockes Road in the east to Ohaupo Road in the west.
Hamilton Arts Festival programme 2023 a "joyous fusion"
Hamilton Arts Festival programme includes new works and long-awaited shows.
Late-night lounge Ernest celebrates first anniversary
Hamilton late-night lounge Ernest opened amidst the latest Covid outbreak last year.
What a load of shovelling: 6000 litres of Tronpost collected in BYO Bucket pilot
Popular give-away will become annual event after Labour weekend.
Hamilton cleans up after severe storm, but more rain to come
Some parts of the city received up to 42mm of rain within an hour on Wednesday night.
2023 Chiefs Manawa squad a "balance of youth and experience"
The Chiefs Manawa squad for the 2023 Super Rugby Aupiki season includes six rookies.
New play space at Port Waikato’s Te Kohanga School has children excited
It is the fourth new school facility built by Mitre 10’s Helping Hands Project Playground.
St Paul's Catholic School students go the extra mile
Stu Mitchell and Ataahua Waitere from St Paul's Catholic School won VR equipment for class
Regional council secures WRA funding for projects to benefit rivers
Funding helps river projects involving landowners, iwi and community groups.
Woman uses child to avoid arrest, then spits, kicks police
Zyla Butler had a warrant out for her arrest - but wasn't keen to leave with officers.
Chiefs Rugby Club pushes for equal opportunities in sport
The club announces both Chiefs squads will play in the same home jersey.
Westpac gives away special rescue rashies to combat drownings
Westpac is giving away about 1000 rashies over the next months, 7000 more are for sale.
Watch: Footage shows terrifying moment tree falls and crushes two cars in Hamilton
Fortunately no one was injured in the incident on River Rd.
'Your people are your biggest assets'
Aware Group director named Waikato Emerging Leader of the Year.
Pretty in Pink: New vehicle for breast cancer education
The foundation is fundraising for a new educational vehicle.
HCC closes part of Bryce Street until further notice
Large cracks have appeared on the part of Bryce Street next to Seddon Park.
Hamilton residents ramp up recycling
There's a second life for everything except hazardous waste, rubbish, and damaged goods.
Central city roundabout gets safety upgrade before traffic boost
"We’re working with the businesses and community to ensure impacts are kept to a minimum."
Dealer who sold damaged utes warns there might be more on our roads
Dealer claims damaged vehicles are being repaired, warranted and on-sold.
Tokoroa teen author types for friendship
Rutendo Shadaya is onto her third book after starting to write because of her friend.
Discover the region's bounty of berries
You'll find blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and boysenberries.
Hamilton mayor seriously concerned about RMA changes
Southgate is particularly worried about the loss of local voice for metro councils.
Waikato Sports Award finalists announced
Sport Waikato received 100 nominations for the seven award categories this year.