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Nature in the City strategy aims to boost Hamilton’s native vegetation cover
Help out for one event or join one of the regular monthly planting groups.
Road to Raglan on track to reopen Saturday
Herculean efforts and co-operative landowners see a crucial link restored.
Ngāhinapōuri artist nominated among the best in New Zealand
Jennie says that just being selected with other great NZ artists is fantastic.
Waitomo hunting for new event to replace Te Kūiti Muster
After cancelling the Great NZ Muster, Waitomo District Council is looking ahead.
Time for Waikato dancers to catch a break
Search begins for dancers wanting to qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics.
'Is she dead?': Man admits murder after punching and stomping partner
Vi had earlier told police his partner hit her head on a table five times during a row
Waka Kotahi hopeful of route reopening
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency working hard to restore Raglan route for weekend.
Flights of fancy balloons return
Balloons set to bring magic to the Waikato skies once more.
Waipā mayor to head to France for War Memorial Museum opening
A New Zealand War Memorial Museum will be opened in Cambridge's partner town Le Quesnoy.
ANZ to keep Te Awamutu netballers on court
ANZ will prove financial help to keep Kiwi kids in the game they love.
Iwi welcome trial of new flood pump allowing native fish a safe passage
The regional council is working to manage flood pump impediments to safe fish passage.
'Eating out of rubbish bins': Ex Mob member's childhood led to drugs, jail
Judge accepted he basically had no parental care for most of his life.
Getting your kit off for charity a risque comedy drama
Bare-all experience a confidence booster for Calendar Girls cast.
Flood relief fundraiser on the fairways
Te Awamutu Golf Club's Saturday Scramble raising funds for flood relief.
Train derailment in Rukuhia
No major injuries were reported following the train derailment.
Knitted yum cha feast pays homage to the stories of Chinese refugees
Careful choice of yarn shades, weights and textures creates yum cha wrappers and shapes.
Hamilton waste innovator opens special recyling facility in Aussie
The beverage carton recycling plant in Sydney produces sustainable building material.
Government consultant's son gets home detention for theft, petrol drive-offs
In one incident, he smashed a service station sliding door with a weight nine times.
Over 500 Fonterra tankers to receive dash-cams
The new tech will support Fonterra’s strategy for keeping employees safe.
Cricket: Kaipaki Gold top C-Grade competition
A home game saw Kaipaki Gold take on Melville in Saturday cricket,
'Concerned for her welfare': Appeal for information on missing Waihi woman
Maia Prebble's family want to see her return home.
Rescue chopper out and about in Tauranga, Rotorua, Thames and Raglan
Hospital transfers, medical events, rescues, and vehicle crashes keep chopper busy.
Twenty-four hot air balloons to brighten sky above Waikato
Two special shapes from the United States will be flying here.
Hurricanes Poua offensive a shock to Chiefs Manawa
Manawa’s powerful forward pack reigned supreme.
Hamilton council concerned by string of recycling truck battery fires
Don’t put any battery of any size in any kerbside bin, says council.
Fans and halftime entertainment at Levin Domain
Fans were vocal and primary school-aged girls got to play rugger at halftime during the Aupiki opening game at Levin Domain
Chiefs win Aupiki opening game against Hurricanes
Chiefs Manawa convincingly beat Hurricanes Poua in Levin.
Temporary housing service kicks in for thousands with ruined homes after Cyclone
Up to 1800 are expected to seek temporary accommodation while homes are rebuilt.
Innovation Awards welcomes entries from youth innovators
Fieldays changes the age for the Young Innovator Award category to 19 and under.
Kihikihi site eyed for housing, skatepark
Community consultation will be a critical part of drafting a master plan.
Ruapehu District Council shoots dog attacking cattle
The dog was chasing and biting cattle at the Taumarunui showgrounds.
This is how long reopening vital Coromandel route could take
Cost of work to reinstate SH25a “in the tens of millions".
‘Dirty and disgusted’: Man, 65, in court over sex act in front of woman
Owen Cowley was working on a central Hamilton building site when the incidents occurred.