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Zuru Nightglow lights up Waikato skies

Balloons over Waikato's 20th birthday concluded with the Zuru Nightglow on Saturday night. Over 10,000 people packed onto the fields at Waikato University to watch the balloons light up, choreographed to popular music.

Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Don Gerrand is honoured for 50 years of service.

On Saturday night Don Gerrand received a gold medal from the United Fire Brigade Association to commend his 50 years of service.

Cambridge firefighter reflects on 50 years in brigade

Don Gerrand has seen horrific things, but he's also got some funny memories.

Hamilton triple-fatal accused drops name suppression bid

Reuben William Maharaj, 32, of Auckland, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Major road closure for Hamilton's ring road tree removal work

Motorists driving in the Hamilton East-Hillcrest area this weekend are urged to plan ahead

Hamilton pharmacist and teacher whip up 200 halal meals

Hamilton pharmacist and teacher cook up a storm for Canterbury.

Two minutes silence at Civic Square and Claudelands Park

Hamiltonians united with the Muslim community, joining them in Friday prayers.

Hamilton mosque opens door to the public to mark Christchurch shootings

A two minute silence will be held today to mark the Christchurch Mosque shootings.

Vaping ban for Hamilton's CBD goes up in smoke

A proposed ban on e-cigarettes in Hamilton's CBD has been squashed.

National theatre war horse

The puppet horse which is used in the hit theatre show War Horse which is coming to Auckland in June.

Hamilton vigil for Christchurch shootings

Over three thousand people attended a vigil at Claudelands Park in Hamilton on Saturday night to mark the tragic Christchurch shootings

Hamilton unites for Muslim community after Christchurch Mosque shootings

Over 3000 Hamiltonians attended a vigil at Claudelands Park.

Candlelight vigil to be held at Claudelands Park after Christchurch mosque shootings

A candle light vigil is being held at Hamilton's Claudelands Park.

Striking students want a voice on climate change

Several hundred Hamilton students gathered in Garden Place.

i-Site decision delayed another month

Hamilton's i-Site future delayed another month.

Therapy dog makes a difference at school

At 11 weeks old, Daisy joined the school two weeks ago to be trained as a therapy dog.

First class teachers gather for reunion

Some of those at the reunion had travelled from as far away as England.

Riverside lifesaver available 24/7

The AED has easy instructions in writing and in a recording.