Controversial Thames-Coromandel mayor to step down
The Thames-Coromandel mayor is ready to retire after 36 years in public office.
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Your turn to help bring Kākāpō to Maungatautari
An evening of Conservation & Art to bring Kākāpō to Maungatautari.
Ruakura Superhub signs up another chill tenant
Logistics company Maersk signed a lease to build a new cold store facility at the hub.
Hamilton City Council gives nature a helping hand
The Nature in the City project got under way at Donny Park last week.
Applications open for 2022 Waikato Business Awards
Record entries evidence of the region's innovative and high-performance business spirit.
Milk tanker attack: Boy racer seeks discharge without conviction
The 18-year-old will keep his name suppression until sentencing in July.
Man admits drug driving causing fiery Waikato fatal truck crash
Blood tests showed Karl McQuillan had methamphetamine in his system at the time.
Super Saturday of music and arts to brighten up Hamilton
The Love the Centre campaign continues this Saturday with four music and arts events.
Engineering and music work here and aboard
Phillip Thorntons offers general engineering and fabrication services to the community.
Hamilton keeps options open on Three Waters Reform
HCC voted to keep engaging in all matters of the reform to get best outcomes for the city.
'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months
"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."
Women challenged to try outdoor adventures
Women jumping at chance for some outdoor adventure
'Suffering demons': Man's life after killing motorist in head-on crash
The victim had been heading home after attending Americarna in New Plymouth.
Will Singapore's Olam get enough milk for its new plant?
Latest dairy manufacturing entrant will need to get out its cheque book.
Final curtain lowered for Founders Theatre
Hamilton City council voted to turn the Founders site into multi-purpose community park.
Cambridge stabbing: Accused pleads not guilty to charges
The accused will stay in custody until another hearing in August.
Share the Streets advocates launch petition for safer cycling
Hamilton cycling advocates are calling for a fully funded and national-level plan.
'Once in a lifetime cow': South Otago farmer on $55k Jersey purchase
Shaun and Anna Thomas paid the highest price for a dairy cow in New Zealand history.
Waikato farmers face animal feed shortage ahead of winter
Recent lack of rainfall has hit grass growth as farmers have to feed more supplements.
Woman has sex with brother; files false rape complaint - he spends 7 months in jail
The woman's false rape complaint saw her brother spend seven months in custody.
Street name changes to Māori 'most wonderful decision'
Name changes welcomes after 159 years "of injustice, of wrongdoing, of murder".
Hamilton name changes: Von Tempsky St now Putikitiki St; Dawson Park now Te Wehenga Park
Street and park renaming part of proposals for Hamilton to also be renamed to Kirikiriroa.
Drag queens teach kids about anti-bullying
Erika and CoCo Flash read, sing and dance with kids at Rainbow storytime event in Raglan
Trial modelling of Waikato swim spots will be used to 'infer' pollution levels
The aim is to better empower people to decide where and when to go swimming.
'Tell my kids I love them': Man's last words before death
An internal investigation found the officers involved in the arrest did nothing wrong.
Drone smuggling fears: Police called after prison airspace breach
A drone breached Waikeria prison airspace for 10 minutes, sparking smuggling fears.
Harbourmaster reviews 'challenging' summer on-water education and compliance programme
Anyone can operate a boat with no knowledge of maritime regulations or rules of the sea.
HGHS turn the tables on Old Girls with some individual brilliance
FTNC Premier and Nottingham Castle Rangers in great game with neither giving an inch.
App helps Waikato to save surplus food from local eateries
Foodprint connects people with discounted surplus food that hasn't sold.
'Your rainbows will shine forever': Husband's heartache at fatal crash sentencing
Gay Kettle's family today got to confront the man responsible for her death.
Mother who murdered, abused toddler sentenced to life imprisonment
The 18-month-old was malnourished and was covered in bruises, scratches and nappy rash.
Coromandel mayor raises concerns over Three Waters equity
Sandra Goudie: Govt didn't account for temporary growth of tourist destination councils.
Tangled up on the big screen in Garden Place on Saturday
New initiative Love the Centre is bringing people back to the CBD through special events.