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Med school at Waikato uni is National's election promise
National's plan will also include more medical school placements at Auckland and Otago
Stephen Donald leads search for Rugby World Cup mascots
Defenders of Tomorrow: Kids who embody Bravery, Innovation, Positivity and Aroha.
Opinion: Hamilton to Auckland by Te Huia train? Why I’ll stick with my car, thanks
OPINION: Why this car-lover will be taking the Te Huia train on a need-to-go basis only.
Set a course for the Meteor and an out-of -this-world holiday hit
Show features songs, videos, dance and live action escapades
Inquest finds multi-lane roundabouts unsafe for cyclists
Coroner says motorists and cyclists need education about how to negotiate risks.
New Waikato coastal plan to go for public consultation in August
The plan covers the area from the high tide mark to 12 nautical miles out to sea.
New chemistry lecturers bring research-informed teaching in their special fields
Aiming to play a part in inspiring students to dream big for a better tomorrow.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Rototuna library set to celebrate opening soon
The library will have a couple of special features.
One dead after vehicle crashes into tree in Waikato
Police were called after a car crashed into a tree in the Waikato late last night.
Increase in fees and charges at Hamilton’s Resource Recovery Centre
Emphasis remains on recovering resources, reusing and recycling.
University pull off great escape to avoid promotion/relegation fixture
Suburbs ran in six tries to three to secure a home final with a game to spare.
Playbox brings Fantastic Mr Fox to the stage
It's a great show for the school holiday audience.
Youth worker goes back to school to help rangatahi
Hamilton youth worker Rāniera Takarangi just completed an apprenticeship.
Alliance Française Hamilton receives special housewarming gift
The French culture organisation just celebrated the opening of its Hamilton centre.
Regional rates confirmed, council sticks to its plan
Increase for 85pc of ratepayers will be less than $50, says council
Hamilton Marist under 85kg side to play in special jerseys
Waikato club rugby is coming into its final few weeks of competition.
Unified Special Olympics basketball team takes stock of event
The team was NZ's first to feature players with a disability alongside mainstream players.
Council commits to rates certainty for 2023/24
Capital programme of $352.1 million of key projects approved.
Waipā kerbside food scraps collection coming
Feedback supports ratepayer-funded, pay-as-you-throw rubbish collection.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Native eels slip through flood pump unharmed
Cyclone provides chance to prove fish passage strategy on right track
Matariki ki Waikato 2023 programme
Kite and market days a part of a lineup to welcome Matariki.
‘Unacceptable’: Sam Cane speaks out on Super Rugby final referee abuse
All Blacks captain throws his support behind vilified Super Rugby final referee.
Metcalfe's rugby journey
Metcalfe never thought he would play rugby for Waikato, let alone 40 tests for Scotland.
Hamilton commercial development up 35pc over 12 months
Strong increase in foot traffic indicative of more commercial activity.
Three times lucky: The Bagels win Waikato Smokefreerockquest
The three-person band has been taking part in the competition for three years.
Hit and run killing: Jury finds woman guilty of partner's murder
The jury could only reach majority, or 11-1, verdicts this afternoon.
Change is coming and city council aims to be prepared
Executive staff invited to apply for new management roles.
Boost for women’s football to reach more Māori communities
Holistic approach for rangatahi wāhine to learn and develop.
Waikato projects wow at regional architecture awards
15 of 21 winners at the Bay of Plenty and Waikato Architecture Awards came from Waikato.
Te Awamutu Sports to host first playoffs since early 2000
Meanwhile, Morrinsville clocked up their first back-to-back victories since 2021.
Public transport fare changes part of Government’s new Community Connect initiative
Fare discounts continue for Community Services Card holders.