Hamilton news

'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prison
Natalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.

'Disgraceful behaviour': Gang member tells cops he was selling meth to make money for his kids
A judge has slammed Anaru Tukere's excuse given Tribal Huk's stance on meth.

'Confidence boost': Velocious stakes claim for Aussie winter carnival
Velocious has six wins from 12 starts, earning $980,550 in stakes.

Glenn Dwight: The Hamilton Fog Fence is an opportunity not to be mist
OPINION: Come on, Hamilton — let’s make the Fog Fence a reality.

Carter, Ratima score hat-tricks in Chiefs' 78-point win
It was an impressive showing as the Chiefs ran in 13 tries to one.

Light at end of the tunnel for embattled jumps racing
Jumps racing was under threat but the open hurdle at Te Rapa shows why it should remain.

Talent recognised at real estate awards
Hundreds of people gathered for the awards night in Hamilton.

'Felt their back crack': Woman jailed for beating, punching and kicking children
The 31-year-old threw one child into a wall with so much force that it left a hole.

Netball: Magic ready to step up against Tactix
While last weekend’s result didn’t fall their way, Magic had a strong training week.

'Huge opportunity': Hamilton Airport goes international
Flights to Australia start soon, but there could be other destinations in the future.

Harlech headlines Gerard's strong team in Te Rapa features
Te Rapa has the full range of racing options from juveniles to jumps racing on Saturday.
Waikato news

Motorcycle taken from fatal crash scene, police seek public's help
A 25-year-old man died. His motorbike was removed by a group of riders.

Regional ratepayers to fund $3.58m loan for Tarawera Sewerage Scheme
Debate on the final split of the controversial scheme's $32.3m cost begins today.

Not a lot for farmers in Budget 2025 - Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
Opinion: Tourism, holidays and eating out will not get New Zealand out of debt.
More Hamilton news

Hundreds of grieving students perform haka for victim of house fire
Navaeh Ngamoki-Porter, 14, was rescued from the burning building, but later died.

Telephone Rd rail crossing to reopen soon
Holland Rd/Marshmeadow Rd intersection will be open again this week.

Police seek woman dressed in pink who helped at scene of fatal Hamilton crash
A 30-year-old woman was killed when a car hit her while next to a power pole in Melville.