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Devoted dad Andrew Ferguson was on the school run when tragedy struck
Andrew Ferguson was on his way to pick up his children from school when he died.
Body found in rural Waikato town after man was reported missing
The body was discovered this morning at Waitakaruru by a member of the public.
Driven and dominant Hamilton Girls High School wins UNISS unbeaten
Trust Waikato Hamilton City Netball Centre and the schools involved can be proud.
Union Square looking for 16 retail tenants
The tenancies will become available from early 2023 to 2025.
Tiaki – Tourism operators leading the charge for nature
Conservation Week encourages Kiwis to get involved in nature and help take care of it.
'Very traumatic': Mob associate mum says fatal shooting incident led to her dealing drugs
Drug dealer Sharon Marfell jailed for seven years for supplying and possessing P and GBL.
Waipā's green spaces safe from housing intensification changes
The district council assured residents: town belt and green spaces will be protected.
Council proposes retail, office and housing for Carter's Flat
The area around Albert Street might soon undergo rezoning as part of Plan Change 19.
'Lost home, job, child': Victims' stark loss after 'serious' robbery
The trio were jailed for their roles in the hours-long ordeal.
Worker's advocate wants to take health board battle international
Beleaguered battler for workers' rights loses bid for judicial review of ERA decisions.
Inside the secretive Mormon temple
Rare glimpse reveals white boiler suits, golden oxen and chandeliers.
The density argument is won, now how do you do density well?
There is a danger in assuming de-regulation automatically provides quality.
Theft of safe containing $250K at centre of Mongrel Mob killing
John Kina Edwards was jailed for six and a half years for DJ Grant's death.
Man who murdered partner in front of children jailed for 17 years
A man who killed a woman in front of her children has been jailed for 17 years.
ANZ cricket fee subsidy helps Waikato kids get to the crease
Fees one of the first barriers families face in deciding if they can register their child.
Business finance partner trades role for job at Enrich Group
Hamiltonian Johnathan Tan is Enrich Group's new Management Services general manager.
Watch: Car used in attempted ram raid bursts into flames
And a car almost rolls away during another early morning ram raid on shop.
Smoked Paprika set to spice up rock quest national final
Hamilton band from Hillcrest High School is one of seven set to play in Auckland.
Love to play? Have your say
The council is holding information sessions for the community to give feedback.
Fieldays Innovation Awards prize package grows
Support, recognition, and mentoring to take innovations to the next level.
Hamilton crime spree: Five retailers hit by thieves in overnight burglaries
One burglary attempt resulted in a car catching fire.
Take a seat with new Waikato Regional Theatre
Momentum Waikato launches new fundraising initiative.
Kate Sheppard, advocate for political change and history-maker
Punk rock musical tells the story of a woman inspired to change the world.
'It's used to get rid of someone', key Crown witness reveals allegations of gang operation
The witness said he became a prospect for the gang.
Programme teaches about leadership and giving back to community
20 migrant families received bicycles from Waikato Uni leadership programme participants.
Hamilton assault: Elderly man attacked outside home
The man received a concussion and multiple lacerations in the unprovoked attack.
Three Waters reform: Action group speaks to select committee
C4LD has spoken before the select committee on its Three Waters reform submission.
FTNC Premier Reserve turn tables on University Premier Reserve to win in extra time
Finals in two weeks after Secondary Schools competition
Three Tuakau Community Board candidates elected unopposed
A byelection will seek 3 other members. Councillor Church says Covid affected nominations.
Waikato District elects two community boards unopposed
Western Districts General Ward, Taupiri and Rural-Port Waikato Community Board members set
'Got too greedy': Father cuts off daughter who stole thousands from his credit card
The 43-year-old woman accepts she 'got too greedy'.
'Could not have been more blatant': Woman forges script for sleeping pills
The Morrinsville woman was in 'bad place' at the time, her lawyer said.
Ōtorohanga elected most candidates unopposed in Waikato
The District elected six candidates (2 councillors, 4 community board members) unopposed.