Hamilton becomes first NZ airport with own solar farm
The 5000sqm operation was switched on earlier this month.
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‘Bulls***’: Father’s outburst as son jailed for sexually assaulting relatives
“Your conduct was essentially predatory grooming.”
'You've seen the best of me': Judge hangs up robe after 11 years
The Hamilton District Court Judge retired, bringing a legal career of 30 years to a close.
Traffic disruption as police descend on Whitiora
Police are executing search warrants in the Hamilton suburb of Whitiora.
Vehicle avoids smashing through ANZ, flips onto footpath
Three patients were treated and then transported to Waikato Hospital.
Kākāpō sent to live on an island after 'parachute' escape attempts
Three birds have been sent back to a southern island after escape attempts.
Uber Nan's secret: 'It's all about the shortbread'
Uber driving Nan sweetens the deal with shortbread.
Auckland-bound Air NZ flight grounded in Hamilton after smell of gas
Passengers disembarked after the plane had to land at Hamilton Airport this morning.
Waikato Rugby president nominated for volunteer of year
Waikato Rugby CEO says Grainger commits a massive amount of time to grassroots rugby.
Delays expected on multiple Waikato highways
A significant number of lane closures will affect Waikato motorists leading into Christmas
'Mammoth effort': Work on historic bridge complete
It will protect the steel from corrosive elements such as weather and pigeon poo.
'Threatening' Hamilton man hijacks ambulance, crashes into building as paramedics flee
The man was being treated by paramedics before his short-lived joyride.
Online emergency health care business wins Waikato awards
Online emergency healthcare business expanding into 'bricks and mortar'.
Life imprisonment 'unduly harsh' on woman who killed partner - judge
Instead, Zhane Faiers will serve at least seven years in jail for killing her partner.
Soldier teaches school kids how to stay safe in the bush
The teacher at Matangi School has started a fortnightly “Bush School” programme.
Hamilton MP Tama Potaka becomes Cabinet Minister
Potaka has only been an MP for a year after he won his seat in a 2022 by-election.
Bill Bailey and Footloose - here's what's on in the Waikato
Events to look out for in the next weeks.
Chiefs and Blues head to Japan for special new comp ahead of Super Rugby
There will be four matches of Cross-Border Rugby in February.
Free strawberries, beach closed - What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
‘Give me the money or he’ll shoot’: Couple flee armed robber, leave kids behind
They thought they were buying a phone but then a gun was pulled out.
Doctor failed to disclose police charges and Australian investigation
GP struck off a second time for criminal convictions including assault and dishonesty.
Fighting climate change: Hamilton engineers design special aircraft
The SuperPac XSTOL is set to be used by the United Nations.
Waikato Lotto players strike it lucky
There were 15 second division winners, each picking up a prize of $13,261.
'Tis the season to be jolly: Waikato busting with Christmas events
What Christmas events, and parades are on in the Waikato?
Researchers receive big bucks to boost health for Māori and Pacific
Māori and Pacific research given $500k boost
Hamilton District Court evacuated after bomb threat
Anger as evacuation of more than 100 people didn't happen until hour after threat.
It’s back to the the future for our youngest MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke is not afraid of korero whānau.
'Thug' jailed for 'cowardly' attack after argument over car
The judge felt Tama Bracken's assault was too serious for home detention.
Te Kauwhata wine company takes top honours in Waikato Business Awards
Annual Waikato Business Awards winners have been announced.
Lotto luck! Couple thought they had won $8k, not $8.3m - and found out while checking emails
'We were shocked and thought it was too good to be true.'
Footloose wows the crowds with high-energy dance sequences
The Riverlea Christmas Show is Footloose — The Musical.
Lacrosse Lions defeat Suburbs
Everyone did their part and made everything work for Te Awamutu Sports.
Family take aim at man involved in kidnapping, assault on father-of-three
Patrick Cousins led a largely law-abiding life until the night he lured a man to a shed.