Motorists told expect delays of up to an hour at roadworks on Waikato routes
Teams in pre-Christmas rush to get projects across the region complete.
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Top female building apprentice urges others to give it a go
Jess Nielsen has reached new heights as a female apprentice.
'Should I kill his family too?' Man attacks neighbour with machete, slices off ear lobe
Jaden Minhinnick hit the victim twice with the machete in front of his frightened family.
Winning rose named in honour of 7-year-old girl who died of a brain tumour
Award-winning rose named after a 'brave' little girl.
Hamilton man wins big at Young Plumber awards
A Hamilton apprentice has won big at industry awards.
'Heartbreaking': Man lived in windowless room before his death
An inquest into Joseph Bruce Carter's death is traversing issues in mental health care.
'I feel like I'm really going to kill you': Man told girlfriend locked in house
Sean Wilson savagely attacked his partner, beating and kicking her in the head and face.
Hamilton tech business wins contract with NZ Navy
The company will build a special training software for officers.
One dead after Hamilton crash
The single-vehicle crash was reported to police at 3.50am.
'You betrayed him': Family confront woman involved in kidnapping
Joshua Terrey was kidnapped and beaten before later being found dead in a park.
Secrets of long-lasting fashion come out of the closet
Researchers want to understand what it will take for people to keep clothes longer.
Waikato woman scoops top fashion prize at Melbourne Cup
She took part in the competition to support her mother, then "stole her thunder".
Someone is $8.3 million richer - Powerball jackpot struck
Two other tickets without the Powerball number have each won $333,333.
Made precinct tenant on a mission to preserve traditional craft forms
Esther Gathambo has been selling online since 2020 but now opened a physical store.
Waikato news in brief: New Zoo babies, Hamilton beach jetty closes
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Waikato highway closures: Where the roadworks are
Waka Kotahi to get started on 750 lane kilometres of road renewals planned this summer.
SH1 Tamahere to close for road resurfacing
The interchange will be closed over three nights.
Te Aroha farmer turned singer on tour around North Island
Merv Pinny will be playing two shows in Waikato.
Person trapped after car falls from carpark level
One person was extracted from a vehicle.
Man charged with murdering Ellerslie couple, woman found in bush
The man charged with their murder is a 42-year-old man from Auckland’s Glenfield.
Health warning issued for Lake Ngā Roto
Health warning in place at Lake Ngā Roto after a significant rise in cyanobacteria levels.
Defamation claim against Stuff, reporter largely unsuccessful
The verdicts are in, in the trial for defamation against Stuff but is the case over?
‘Deemed unsafe’: Courtroom shutdown after 'fungal spores' discovered
But the Ministry denies the courtroom closure has caused any delays with cases.
Tackling the tech skills shortage
HCLTech continues its special apprenticeship next year after first students graduate.
Thousands expected for Diwali celebration
For the first time the Diwali mela will be held at Innes Common, Hamilton Lake.
'Save soil': Why we need to act now
One teaspoon of soil contains more living organisms than there are people in the world.
Photos: Boon St Art Festival 2023
The Boon Street Art Festival brightened up Hamilton East and the CBD at the weekend.
Bus stops, crossings and roundabouts: Hamilton roading projects completed
Changes include new roundabouts, zebra crossing and protected bike lanes.
Super Rugby: Question marks over Chiefs captaincy
Super Rugby Pacific side to lose more than 800 games of experience heading into 2024.
Chiefs Manawa head coach Crystal Kaua re-signs
Kaua had a successful first season as head coach after taking over from Allan Bunting.