Hamilton news

‘Bizarre’: Lawyer says he can't remember why he deceived client, forged court docs
Benjamin Wong's lawyer: 'It is difficult to conceive of an explanation that makes sense.'

‘My life has purpose’: Inside New Zealand’s biggest rehab service
The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.

'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway
Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.

Down the drain: Ripped out water meters almost cost town drinking supply
Police are investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information.

The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.

The injured stars set to return in round nine of Super Rugby
All the ins and outs ahead of the ninth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Crash victim dies from injuries: Police seek witnesses
The crash happened just before 7.20pm on Friday, March 28.

Nervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical elections
Forty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.

Resealing on Waikato Expressway at Cambridge requires 24-hour lane closure
Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes at peak travel times.

First-time entrants win Waikato dairy award
They manage a 262ha, 1090-cow farm as equity partners and contract milkers.
Waikato news

Rural doctor shortage: How one medical programme is solving the crisis
West Coast GP plays key role in University of Otago's Rural Medical Immersion Programme.

'Hallelujah': Driving instructors react to proposed licence changes
Practical licence set to be scrapped described as 'a joke' and 'not good'.

'Enormously relieved' - Ex-mayor sells much-loved bach to locals
There had been overseas interest in the holiday home.
More Hamilton news

Director of Mental Health probes mistaken identity after 11yo restrained, injected
The young girl was handcuffed, restrained and injected with antipsychotic medication.

Epic journey: 50 Mini teams aim to raise $500k for Kiwi kids
We're taking these cars to Invercargill, boy.

SH29 reopens follow truck breakdown
The truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.