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City areas signalled for extra attention to manage growth

New Govt rules require the country's big-growth councils to build up, not just out.

Sleepyhead receives resource consents for Ohinewai foam factory

"Significant milestone for both The Comfort Group and the Waikato region."

By-election results to be announced Wednesday

Lockdown means the council is unable to safely hand-collect any votes.

Two-wheeled support for frontline workers

E-scooter operator Neuron has announced free rides for frontline health care workers.

Little gardeners are eager to grow tallest sunflower

19 Waikato kindergartens are taking part in the Dalton Sunflowers in Kindergartens Project

The contention contributing to congestion

Journalism student Benjamin Wilson tries to answer why cycleways not only benefit cyclists

2km queues at testing sites, police managing traffic

Queues are up to 5km long with police called in to manage traffic around testing stations.

Waikato councils close most facilities and services

Councils across the district prepared for the new lockdown after the latest outbreak.

Tourism Minister visits Waikato bearing gifts

Stuart Nash has announced $26.6 million in funding for 31 Regional Tourism Organisations.

Man charged in connection with six dairy robberies in Hamilton

The man faces charges of aggravated robbery, assault with intent to rob and car theft.

Expressway works mean overnight detours likely for months

High productivity and over-dimension vehicles unable to use town bridge.

Pork producers' petition asks for equal standards

The petition asks for imported pork to meet the same standards as locally grown meat.

Hamilton BMW dealership bearing gifts at own anniversary

Coombes Johnston BMW gifts brand new ambulance to St John for own 25th birthday.

City council seat could be won with just 225 votes

Voters urged to do better than the current 12.10 per cent vote return.

No apologies for dealing with such a volatile subject

Play follows nine individuals who assassinated, or tried to assassinate a US president.

Electrification of rail line extends closer to Hamilton

Travel all the way to Britomart from Pukekohe without the need to change trains.

Power outages: 'Transpower asked us to reduce load by 20 per cent', WEL Networks speaks out

WEL Networks says it repeatedly questioned Transpower about dropping power load.

Go Eco able to focus on their role as advocates for our environment

Len Reynolds Trust invest in children, young people and the environment.