Latest from Hamilton

SH1 Tamahere closures and detours should be the last

New Hamilton section of Waikato Expressway due to open in July.

Hamilton backs law change to rein in alcohol sale

Unanimous vote supports Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick's private member's bill

Waikato eateries and stores take a farm-to-table approach to food

For locals and visitors this autumn, the local and seasonal focus makes for great eating.

Play invites new reflection on an iconic piece of history

A cracker of a story capably and creatively written for the stage.

Sculpture exhibition shines spotlight on ruru

Waikato arboretum and sculpture park launches event around the ruru, or morepork.

Council approves town hall lease deal

The aim is to improve facilities and see the hall used more often.

Business alumni to inspire next generation of leaders

Chamber of Commerce initiative designed for retired business and professional people.

Bootleg smokes the competition at beer and cider awards

The smokey stout was the first the team brewed at their Matangi site.

Flight of his life: Teen's family grateful to saviours

Public support needed for chopper crews after a record year of rescues

Hamilton keeps options open on Three Waters Reform

HCC voted to keep engaging in all matters of the reform to get best outcomes for the city.

Final curtain lowered for Founders Theatre

Hamilton City council voted to turn the Founders site into multi-purpose community park.

Share the Streets advocates launch petition for safer cycling

Hamilton cycling advocates are calling for a fully funded and national-level plan.

Street name changes to Māori 'most wonderful decision'

Name changes welcomes after 159 years "of injustice, of wrongdoing, of murder".

Hamilton name changes: Von Tempsky St now Putikitiki St; Dawson Park now Te Wehenga Park

Street and park renaming part of proposals for Hamilton to also be renamed to Kirikiriroa.

Drag queens teach kids about anti-bullying

Erika and CoCo Flash read, sing and dance with kids at Rainbow storytime event in Raglan

Trial modelling of Waikato swim spots will be used to 'infer' pollution levels

The aim is to better empower people to decide where and when to go swimming.

Harbourmaster reviews 'challenging' summer on-water education and compliance programme

Anyone can operate a boat with no knowledge of maritime regulations or rules of the sea.

HGHS turn the tables on Old Girls with some individual brilliance

FTNC Premier and Nottingham Castle Rangers in great game with neither giving an inch.