Independent report says unless spending is trimmed an extra 7.9 per cent rate rise needed.

Councillor unhappy at decision to keep secret how the council voted on CEO pay rise.

A sculpture of influential Hamiltonian Dame Hilda Ross is one of two new city artworks.

A female teacher has had her registration cancelled following a sexual act with a student.

Waikato's top cop says he was "speaking as a father" when his daughter was arrested.

Katipa Cassidy was arrested in relation to an armed robbery - but he's on the run again

The pair, aged 15 and 13, appeared in a Hamilton court this afternoon.

Carol Takua Waa has pleaded not guilty to murdering her husband.

A Hamilton pizza franchise was targeted by a group of robbers late last night

A 55 year old Hamilton man will appear in court after allegedly threatening Winz staff

Massive Waikato mansion fails to attract bids at auction

Hamilton City Netball Centre Indoor Premier Championship Round Results, 27 July 2017

Three children detained over a fatal stabbing in Hamilton are all understood to be girls.

The cordon at the scene where Norman Kingi was stabbed has been lifted.

Candidate says is thankful to the Labour Party's policies and social security measures.

Chiefs played Big Buddy to fatherless boys but more role models are needed. How about you?

Several police cars seen at school.

Waikato police Sergeant Greg Waters has been sentenced for sex offences this morning

Officer called for residents to come out as armed offenders squad pointed guns at house.

A pedestrian was left with moderate injuries after a hit and run about 1am today

The eco-conscious, family-friendly festival has something for everyone - and music too.

A St Vincent de Paul volunteer and his helpers make bicycles go around again.

The Waikato Environment Centre has moved to Frankton and is now called Go Eco.

City growth welcomed by developer but new suburb may not mean more affordable housing.

"The car is moving and shaking and you're upside down." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A software developer has been jailed for a "calculated, cold and deliberate" fraud.

Police don't believe two overnight burglaries in Hamilton are linked to recent robberies.

With their faces covered in hi-vis, the robbers sped through quiet streets.

A Hamilton woman bitten in the face by a dog does not want to lay a formal complaint.

Hamilton mum's time in custody means she avoids jail after assaulting her children.