Council workers make disgusting finds as they hand-sort yellow bins
Some recycling bins are so contaminated, the whole truckload has to go to landfill.
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'These people are now out of control': Police front after arrests in burglary spree
Police due to reveal more details after spate of burglaries in Waikato overnight.
Diversity and inclusion in action: Supporting ethnic communities to settle well
Judges: ‘HMS Trust is doing great work and people need to know about it.’
Police on the hunt after series of burglaries in Waikato overnight
Authorities in the Waikato region have been kept busy with multiple incidents overnight.
Te Kowhai beekeeper couple buzzing for mānuka
Margaret and Bill Bennett were involved in developing the UMF system for mānuka honey.
Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge gives hope for Christmas
The lodge offers comfortable rooms, nourishing meals and caring staff.
Hamilton dairy worker’s fingers chopped off by machete-wielding robbers
Young expectant father has lost two digits in the attack.
Dog owners reminded to ‘know before you go’ this summer
There are no one-size-fits-all rules, so it is crucial to do your homework.
Waikato Dio girls paint houses for Habitat for Humanity
Doing real mahi while learning about housing need and social justice.
Gift or adopt something different at Christmas - like a fungus or a fuzzweed moth
They may not be pretty, but every part of the eco-system deserves a voice.
Speak out to stop a loved one from drink-driving this summer
It's vital you take your responsibility for other people's safety seriously.
Ceremony welcomes new citizens to the city
Ceremony sees 183 people welcomed to Hamilton and New Zealand
Be a lifesaver this Christmas and give the gift of blood
Growth in demand for blood and plasma stretches New Zealand Blood Service
New Fred Graham sculpture watches over Waikato Expressway
Taonga is Hamilton’s final piece in Waikato Expressway cultural symbolism plan.
Discover Waitomo helps build awareness of the region itself
Sustainability and looking after people just a a normal part of doing business.
Six selfless Hamiltonians honoured with Civic Awards
The group has been making a real difference to all Hamiltonians' lives and wellbeing.
$8 million roundabout plan for SH23 and SH39 junction in Whatawhata
The community has been calling for improvements to the high-risk intersection.
Waipā District Council starts tackling sports park shortage
The council bought 6.6ha of land for a new cricket pitch and two winter sports grounds.
Hamilton will be World Cup base for Zambian women’s football team
Korikori Park, Rototuna, will be training site for Zambian Copper Queens football team.
'A personal decision': Labour MP not seeking re-election
Jamie Strange to retire from Parliament next election to spend more time with his family.
Trees at The Meteor returns with 71 interpretations of the iconic Christmas tree.
Awesome creations made from papier-mâché, wool, cake, and even face masks.
Contractors paving the way for Santa’s visit
Most state highway road works will be shut down by midday on Wednesday, December 22.
Gift a Mighty Waikato experience this Christmas
There’s sure to be something your someone special will love and remember for ever.
Fewer than 15,000 of almost 50,000 voters bother to cast byelection vote
Four candidates manage only double figures in vote count, and three in triple figures.
Local sporting superstar receives plaque on Cambridge Walk of Fame
Gaye Bezzant inducted into Cambridge Sports Walk of Fame for services to softball.
Volunteering experience drives engineering student into apprenticeship
Hamiltonian Karthikeya Jithendra Babu completed three years of e-learning in 16 months.
Taumarunui back on the Main Trunk Line
KiwiRail and Ruapehu District Council celebrate the new stop for the Northern Explorer.
National wins byelection, flips seat in blow for Govt
Tama Potaka claims Hamilton West seat.
All Waikato police carrying guns as hunt for offender continues
A general arming order has been made for Waikato police hunting an alleged offender.
Te Awa River Ride has wheels turning on full 65km
People can now safely walk, bike and scooter from Ngāruawahia to Lake Karapiro.
Voting for Hamilton by-election still open until tomorrow
You can still have your say on who you want to represent Hamilton West in Parliament.
Chicane solution means old bridge will remain open to light traffic only.
Chicanes will allow drivers to weave between the barriers at a crawling speed.
South Waikato locals spread the word that they love living in the district
New signs show Tokoroa, Putāruru, Tīrau, and Arapuni in a new light.
Wintec students take Shrek the Musical to international stage
Three Wintec students are part of New Zealand cast to perform in the Middle East.