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HCC won't apply for Government Three Waters funding yet
Hamilton City Council just put its foot down demanding answers before making a decision.

The Nukes in town with three-part harmony, great songs, and a new album
Musical miscreants who bring joy and harmony to all they encounter.

Four arrested following reports of illegal street racing on Waikato Expressway
One of the vehicles involved attempted to ram a police car.

Teen hit by vehicle on way to school, suffers serious injuries
The pupil was airlifted to hospital.

Special store helps Tokoroa's needy access food support with dignity
Social supermarket gives people in need the opportunity to choose products themselves.

Lost cows on the moo-ve through Rotokauri
Six curious cows were wandering between Lee Road and the Wintec campus.

Why you might see more seals on Coromandel beaches
'It will become more common to see them around Waihī and in the Hauraki Gulf'

Pinc and Steel helps Waikato GP on road to cancer recovery
Pinc and Steel is one of this year's beneficiaries of cancer fundraiser Dry July.

Bawdy play's first outing a tour-de-force
Classic Roman tale adapted for stage by Michael Hurst

Cattle breeders battle it out on the bowling mat
Friendly rivalry on bowling mat between cattle breeder clubs.

Prisoners building new quarters after riot
New parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.

Waikato iwi ready to see Māori mayor for Matamata
Ngāti Hinerangi support the idea of increased diversity in Matamata-Piako District Council

Hamilton and Waikato Tourism appoints new chief executive
Greenwell has been interim general manager since the departure of Jason Dawson.

Waikato offers mighty good fun these school holidays
The Waikato region is jam-packed with fun, boredom-buster experiences.

Sir John Kirwan hits the road in name of kids' mental health
He will be in Hamilton as part of a national trip for children's mental health initiative.

Region in bid to increase immunisation rates
Health experts are warning we are primed for potential outbreaks of other illnesses

Goalkeepers shine as Te Awamutu and Melville draw
Matariki weekend had an eventful round of football matches for Te Awamutu AFC

Matariki weekend events drew special guests to Hamilton
Hamilton Lake concert, kite day and special arts programme launch drew crowds to Hamilton.

Pirongia on top of table
In the clash of the mountain men, Pirongia took down Taupiri last Saturday.

Waikato MMR vaccination campaign starts to show results
173 doses have been administered to kids whose caregivers were contacted by the DHB.

Museum's new gallery a move away from Euro-centric image
Thames Museum set to unveil taonga from life before European settlers.

How fast are we sinking? Sea level rise in Thames-Coromandel could be three times faster
A presenter says sea levels could rise much more quickly than district council data shows.

Building Our Future Together – Te Whakarewa o Nga Tirohanga Whānau
Baha'i hui to build a future together.

Kīngitanga mourns tumuaki Anaru Tamihana
Māoridom is mourning the loss of tumuaki and kingmaker Anaru Tamihana of Ngāti Hauā.

Cyclist killed after truck collision named
Police have named the woman who died following a fatal crash in Hamilton on Monday.

Health experts warn of Covid-19 and flu co-infection
Covid-19 and the flu are circulating in our communities.

SH29 closed: Two people airlifted with serious injuries
Emergency services were called around 7.45am.

OceanaGold mine: Waihi environmental group to challenge mining consents
OceanaGold wants to set up an underground mine north of Waihi.