Rates debate at boiling point
Hamilton Mayor Andrew King is adamant a large rates rise is needed for Hamilton to grow.
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Waikato football in limbo
Wanderers languish at the bottom of the premiership table without a win all year.
Hamilton man claims $4.25 million Powerball prize
Powerball winner predicted he was going to win
Hamilton Wanderers' season to forget
Hamilton fell to their sixth defeat in six games and sit firmly at the bottom of the table
Dairy owner loses eye during armed robbery
Police are trying to identify the men in these images after a shopkeeper lost an eye
Waikato DHB members remain focused
Red flags that should have been raised around expenses seen as important now.
Proposal to close council creche
Waterworld will close for six months for renovations, but the creche may never reopen.
Hamilton builder's fatal train tunnel shortcut
Richard Peter Allen's decision to take a shortcut proved a fatal mistake.
Young Hamilton mum dies from cancer after birth
Manaswini Voora died from cancer a month after the birth of her first child.
Hamilton Pizza Hut hit by robbers
Three men armed with hammers robbed the Hamilton takeaway outlet of cash last night.
Hamilton dairy targeted by armed robber
A dairy on Palmerston St, Hamilton, was the target of armed robbers today.
Hamilton dogs tie the knot
Dog's exchange bow-wow-vows to raise funds for SPCA. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Frisbee has strong 'Spirit of the Game'
Frisbee is one of New Zealand's fastest growing sports. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Pressure mounts for DHB chairman to step down
Pressure is mounting for Waikato DHB chairman Bob Simcock to stand down.
Bunting in breach of council's Code of Conduct
City councillor Mark Bunting resigns as deputy of the Community and Services committee.
Christmas festivities shaping up for Hamilton
Karen Watkins has confirmed a great line-up for the night of the Hamilton Christmas Tree.
Hamilton mother fights for destination playgrounds
Future Destination Playgrounds in Hamilton have been axed from the Mayor's proposed budget
Mayor King changes tack on rates
The public outcry over a Hamilton rates increase has caused the council to back down.
Artist knocking off school's Hillary mural
Award-winning Kiwi artist Owen Dippie has returned home to create a masterpiece.
A tribute to HBHS Deputy Headmaster
Remembering Graham Robinson who passed away after 27 years as deputy headmaster at HBHS.
Local Focus: Hamilton aiming to be NZs first age-friendly city
"Old people have a lot of love to give". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Boar-eating trio suffering from botulism - hospital
There is not thought to be any risk to the public, the hospital confirmed.
Child cyclist injured in truck collision
A child riding a bike is injured after colliding with a truck in Hamilton this morning.
Girl, 8, saved in daring river rescue
A child in the Waikato River has been rescued by the fire service.
Hamilton Police hunt three men in armed robbery
Police in Hamilton are hunting three males involved in an armed robbery this morning
Pitch invader fined for Waikato Stadium run
John Pitihira, 30, was convicted and fined $150 after running on to the pitch.
Fireworks found at scene of Hamilton school fire
A fire at Sacred Heart Girls' College in Hamilton is being treated as suspicious.
Hamilton school fire 'suspicious'
Two classrooms damaged as 40 firefighters spent five hours putting the flames out.
More league history being made in Hamilton
The NZ Kiwis clash with Mate Ma'a Tonga in their Rugby League World Cup pool match.
Perry Bridge and river ride opens up new link to Hamilton
More than 1000 people witnessed the opening of Perry Bridge and the Te Awa River Ride
Jerry the Bear gives diabetes message
Emily Wilson and her new friend Jerry the Bear are on their way to Hamilton
Baby locked in car over half an hour
A baby had to be rescued from a locked car in Hamilton yesterday.
The science of coffee
What makes a perfect cup of coffee, and is it really a science rather than an art?
Local Focus: Meet Necky, the one-eyed rescue cat
SPCA seeking good homes for great kittens and cats. Made with funding from NZ On Air.