Waipā dog bylaw still open for feedback
Council staff will attend community events over the coming weeks to gather more feedback.
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Weather: Heavy rain and snow closes roads
More wet weather in store for many parts of country today.
Father who throat-punched son jailed
The judge told him if he focused on keeping his hands to himself, 'we'll all be happy'.
Melville students buzzing after special learn to ride programme
Thanks to the War Horse programme, 8 kids got to experience horses for the first time.
Sky is the limit for inspirational athlete leader
Waiuku special Olympian Grace Payne has won an award for her advocacy work.
Seven Enrich+ artists in line for award
Seven Te Awamutu artists made it to the annual IHC Art Awards semi-final.
Local creative leaders join Waikato Regional Theatre as directors
Deborah Nudds and Chris Williams will be on the board of the theatre operating company.
'I'm traumatised': Woman carjacked after police officer pepper sprays himself
After escaping the clutches of two officers, the man waved down a motorist.
'Working 100 hours a week', businessman blames stress from pandemic on child porn offending
The man will now be registered on the child sex offender register.
Red Fox Tavern murder: Man convicted after 33 years denied bail
Mark Joseph Hoggart, 62, and another man were convicted by a jury last year.
Waikato businesses win mighty big awards
Hamilton & Waikato Tourism showcases some recent regional tourism and foodie champions.
'The first time I've cried': Family grieves as Coroner releases long-awaited findings
Vaughan Te Moananui was spiralling out of control when he pointed a gun at police.
Kmart moves distribution centre to Ruakura Superhub
The retail giant announced it will build a new 40,000sq m facility in Hamilton.
Te Paina set to be returned to iwi and hapū
Joy and relief at return of historically and culturally significant reserve.
Waikato Regional Theatre operations company to be set up
The board will include WRPT trustees and directors with theatre management experience.
Revival of rail in Pokeno and Te Kauwhata on the cards
The proposal is part of a wider Regional Public Transport Plan that is open for feedback.
Hamilton welcomes anyone new to the city with open arms in new programme
More than 27 per cent of the city's population was born overseas.
Waipā honours seven local legends on walks of fame
Inductees are recognised for their accomplishments in sports, music and writing.
New Zealand's first electric milk tanker launched in Morrinsville
Milk-E will be based at Fonterra's Waitoa site and operate on battery-swap technology.
Karāpiro sporting multi-talent becomes Special Olympics athlete leader
Special Olympian Jarrod Gilbert won snowboarding medals but will now compete as a swimmer.
Alleged Hamilton stabbing: Accused to celebrate birthday in custody after assaults
The alleged incident saw one man stabbed in the chest.
District Council earthquake-proofs CBDs
After community consultation council identified busy streets and buildings posing risk.
Hamilton's first fully inclusive playground one step closer to reality
HCC just approved design concepts and stage plans with work set to start next year.
Waikato Expressway blessed and ready for motorists
The Expressway will reduce travel times between Auckland and Tīrau by 35 minutes.
$200m retirement village project for Putāruru
Work on the 254-unit retirement village and recreation facilities set to start in October
2022 Waikato Women's FPC squad announced
New coach Wayne Maxwell and his team are thrilled with squad for the upcoming season.
Facelift for historic bridge in the pipeline
The 117-year-old bridge was last painted in 1999-2000
Local elections: Candidates to be listed in random order
Waikato Regional Council is to list candidate names in random order on voting documents.
'Communicating with notes', Countdown manager never bothered to meet worker
Supermarket workers were dubbed 'heroes' during the 2020 lockdown, but not all was well.
Driver charged for causing crash that killed boxing coach
A driver involved in a crash that killed boxing coach Brett McNaught has been charged.
Three Waters Reform: Waipā mayor demands better reform
Waipā District Council wants local voices to be heard in Wellington.
Huntly pool flicks the switch to heating with electricity
The Project is part of Waikato District Council's efforts to reduce emissions.
NZTA warns road users of potholes and wild winter weather
Transport Agency urges people to be vigilant and drive to the conditions.
Undermanned Northern United Mamba overcome FTNC Premier
Marist Old Girls had a couple of close losses early in the season and won't make top four