'This is no simple shoplifting': Kmart robber jailed after violent attack on staff
Judge John McDonald said Kitia Toimata's offending was too serious for home detention.
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Drive-through voting on Saturday as Hamilton says: Show Up For Your City
Family friendly fun event aims to pull more voters into Hamilton city centre.
A storm is coming to Kirikiriroa
Inspired by playwright's own experiences as a young queer Kiwi.
Company culture: Boss told to 'get f****d'; worker told good riddance
ERA's decision on penalty was influenced by the firm's "culture of swearing".
'Under 12 months old': Young man's child abuse collection involved babies, bestiality
Some of the victims were less than 12 months old.
'We understand people will be looking for answers': NZTA responds to SH1 concerns
Waipa's deputy mayor called for the transport agency to act 'swiftly'.
Heady times for Melville United
Three of the club's younger members make international selection.
Cambridge crash: One person dead, SH1 closed in spot labelled as a 'death trap'
This is the second fatal accident to occur in the spot in less than a month.
CPR and defibrillator know-how can help save lives
Cardiac arrest survival rates can double with a little help from a friend.
Theatre inspired by Janet Frame's iconic novel tours to Hamilton
Audiences gain an understanding of why Frame's work is so dear to our literary scene.
Blood donation initiative wins community support
Mayor praises organisers and donors for their efforts.
Hamilton's voter turnout lowest in Waikato
Otorohanga has the highest voter turnout in the region with 24.35 per cent.
Teen who killed man thinking he was a serial killer not guilty by reason of insanity
The 18-year-old was still deemed to be a danger to society by the judge.
VR expos build the skills to get into, or return to, the workforce
Virtual reality training tool shows job seekers real-world working environments.
New carbon capture technology could have global implications
Ground-up rock on farmland is able to draw down carbon directly from the atmosphere.
Road renewals spring into action in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty
'To put it bluntly, disruption will be a constant,' says Waka Kotahi.
Community stalwarts want to spark disadvantaged kids to find their purpose
Graeme Mead and Carl Haa launch holiday programme to get kids back on the right path.
Waikato goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Stay up to date with mammograms and see a doctor quickly if you have any symptoms.
'Slamming doors' prompted woman to stab neighbour as she hung out washing
Despite the sentence, she will be released today on a time-served basis.
Real-time water quality monitoring improves accuracy and accessibility of data
Access to data enables evidence-based decisions on interventions and land-use changes.
Orini milk tanker attack: Judge wants to hear victim's story
The Judge wants the teen to meet with the victim before his fate is decided.
Hamilton venues will guide you to holiday fun
You need inspo on what to do during the school holiday? Hamilton is there to help you.
Waikato cycleway among world's most picturesque
Adventure tour operator Explore Worldwide analysed which cycleway has most Instagram pics.
Historic grandstand closed after borer found
A business case will be prepared for city council to consider repair options.
Waipā voter turnout 'deeply worrying'
Waipā District Council says only 9.93 per cent of registered voters have had their say.
Flavour Creators competition names Mexican-inspired ice cream a winner
Cinnamon ice cream, churros, corn chips white chocolate and gooey dulce de leche wins.
Matamata-Piako mayoral race a battle of the towns
The three mayoral candidates are from different parts of the district.
Defence Force gunner from Matamata marches in Queen's funeral procession
Reagen Powell, 18, was the youngest NZDF member to march at Queen's funeral in London.
Century-old mortuary table from old hospital up for sale
Hamilton man Jay denied he was selling it for haunting reasons.
Waikato butchers win regional competition
Skills tested in two hours of boning, trimming, slicing and dicing.
The race for the highest voter turnout in the local elections is on
South Waikato, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Rotorua Lakes bring battle to social media.
'Punctured lung': Accused admits violent stabbing of three people inside Indian restaurant
The 31-year-old walked into the kitchen and stabbed two workers and then a customer.
More than $1 million funding for upgrades to Hamilton Kirikiriroa sport venues
Funding will be split between Waikato Stadium, Porritt Park, Gower Park and Korikori Park.
NZ Darts Masters to return to Hamilton next year
Professional darts chief says Hamilton venue is world-class with great crowds.