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Hamilton City Council invites residents to Anzac service
This year's civic service will look different, but the dawn service goes ahead as usual.
Harley dealership committed to freedom
Road and Sport Motorcycles has served Waikato bike buffs since 1978.
Enrich+ artists bring Van Gogh alive
Free exhibition raises awareness and celebrates Autism Awareness Month.
Benchmark set as carpentry skills, technique, and workmanship judged
Public invited to support local building talent in action in Hamilton.
Council farewells Covid-19 vaccine passes
City council staff are no longer required to be vaccinated against Covid-19
Level crossing closed after trucks damage track for third time
The issue is the Holland Rd-Telephone Rd intersection is lower than the level crossing
City's food waste collection back in full swing
Production of compost from Hamilton's food waste will also resume next week.
Half-price fares across all Waikato public bus and train services
City bus fares are as low as 50c and the Te Huia train to Auckland just $9.
Entrepreneur Ezra Hirawani named Young New Zealander of the Year
Ezra Hirawani is the co-founder of Māori power company Nau Mai Rā.
Waikato's Ukrainian community gathering support for children in war zone
The city's Ukrainian community started fundraising for children affected by war.
Te Awamutu fighter wins IKBF NZ title
Iron Shin Thai Boxing event was held at Te Puke War Memorial Hall on March 26.
New Zealand's first Pan Pacific hub is shaping up in Hamilton
Pacific Island community trust K'aute Pasifika hosted a site visit for selected invitees.
State housing development in Hamilton delayed by several years
Kāinga Ora is warning completion date for Hamilton housing complex may move again.
Donations, volunteers needed for Breast Cancer Research Trust op shop
Shop will provide revenue stream to help fund clinical trials and other research.
Hamilton man admits fatal driving charge
Michael Barugh Way's driving killed one woman and injured another person.
Micro efforts can have macro impact for community
Many people giving a short burst of time and energy can achieve so much
Hamilton council marks World Water Day
Smart Water is running a competition and a special activity for schools to mark the day
Hard-wired for creativity
Challenge is to transform iconic agricultural product into inspiring art.
Watch: Thieves storm vape store, taking $12,000 worth of items
CCTV shows the people running into the store and grabbing everything they possibly can.
Waikato takes action against climate change
Impact Hub Waikato is hosting an event to develop solutions to local climate challenges.
Hamilton hospitality sector gets another helping hand
Hamilton City Council approved a 50% reduction to fees for food safety verifications.
Claudelands East intersection upgrade seen as vitally important
Regional council seeks feedback on public transport rating changes.
'A boy battling his past': Waikato methamphetamine manufacturer pens poem to judge
Alan McQuade had a traumatic childhood, which led him down a destructive path.
Mighty locals tee up at new Tieke Golf Estate
The campaign continues to encourage support for local activities, and attractions.
Hamilton man shot dead by AOS used illegal firearm returned by police
His estranged wife told police he was planning a mass shooting and slept with a pistol.
Rain gardens to improve lake's water quality
Natural filtration removes contaminants in rainwater heading to Lake Te Koo Utu.
Community boards on the cards for Hamilton
The Local Government Commission is currently considering an appeal from Community Waikato.
Balloons over Waikato achieves impossible task of running event in red setting
This year's public spectator-free event is now over and the organisers are ready for 2023.
New branding steers Tainui Group Holdings
Brand aligns to Waikato-Tainui at a time of significant change and growth for TGH
Rotokauri development gets green light
About 140 hectares in Rotokauri are set to be rezoned to make space for more homes.
'Unacceptable': Police on milk tanker damage, hammer being used in stand-off
Police say they are committed to "holding the offenders to account".
Watch: Milk tanker blocked by group of drivers - milk released, floods on to road
A young woman was reportedly injured as she tried to protect the tanker driver.
T-minus 3: Waikato Museum launches Moon exhibition
Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond explores humankind's relationship with the Moon.