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'I experience how hard things can be': Louise Hutt is wanting to do more
Former councillor Louise Hutt is the Greens' candidate in Hamilton West.
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'Unusual times': Waikato council chief executive resigns after 18 months
The departure comes ahead of a staff meeting about a restructure he has led.
That's the spirit: Why this Kiwi whisky was chosen for global study
Food scientists will compare how climate shapes whisky's chemistry and taste.
Hamilton eateries get behind one-bite initiative
Love Bites has been created to support the local hospitality sector during winter.
'Champion for the district': Former Taupō Mayor dies suddenly, aged 63
He served on Taupō District Council for 24 years, from 2001-2025.
Road reopens after rural Waikato crash critically injured one
Emergency services were called to the crash between Tamahere and Cambridge after 9.10am.
Fieldays wraps up with crowds nearing record highs
Wednesday’s crowd set a record for the biggest opening day in recent years.
From Invercargill talent to Waikato star: McKenzie's rugby journey continues
Damian McKenzie will play his 150th match for the Chiefs against the Crusaders.
Hauraki, Matamata-Piako, Coromandel councils ask for feedback on merger options
Councils must submit any amalgamation proposals to Government by August 9.
Chiefs legends recall their historic title wins as finals series heats up
Aaron Cruden recalls the Chiefs’ 2012 season as ‘something special’.
Rural business leader honoured in King’s Birthday list
Geoff Maber transformed his father’s small machinery firm into Power Farming Group.
Battle of the Mooloo: Waikato misses out on hosting Nyika v Masson title eliminator
Duco Events says Auckland's council funding secured the hosting rights.
The ultimate Chief: Liam Messam reflects on 20 years with the club
The 42-year-old former captain now mentors players as an athlete development coach.
'You are bringing it to life': Inside Hamilton's carve-your-own pounamu studio
More than 40 people, including Uncle Tics and Matua Bill, have carved here.
'I'm so glad I could grab my baby': Family escape house inferno
Future Veza says the blaze spread from the couch to the whole house in seconds.
'Change an icon': L&P fans divided as it ditches iconic brown bottle
Coca-Cola says the new packaging makes each bottle easier to recycle.
From Cambridge kid to centurion: Jacobson joins elite 100-game Chiefs club
When current assistant coach David Hill was a player, reaching 50 games was impressive.
'Racing is like a virus': Taupō-born Supercars veteran on life in the pits
Steven 'Stretch' Bell is in his 15th season as a Supercars mechanic.
'Very scary scene': One dead, three injured in Hamilton car and truck crash
"The whole front of the vehicle was crushed," a driver at the scene said.
Supercars fever back in Taupō as fans flock to Track to Town parade
US tourist and retired racer Steven Mathers stumbled on Supercars by chance.
‘A dream come true’: DNA test leads Waikato woman to 100-year-old father
Halina says finally meeting her dad, Hubert, at 80 has left her feeling 'complete'.
Hamilton farmers’ market marks 20 years of local food and community
Weekly market draws over 2000 Sunday visitors in peak season.
Sanctuary kiwi boost Ruapehu, Tongariro, Wellington and Taranaki populations
The annual translocation efforts are the largest in New Zealand.
$9.8m Hamilton airport runway extension welcomed by local leaders
Construction is due to start late this year and take 12 months.
'Shocking and unsafe': Nightglow fans slam bus and parking chaos
More than 55,000 people attended the revamped Nightglow event at a university site.
Market family: Two decades of community, organics and fresh local food
The weekly Hamilton market now hosts up to 50 stalls at Claudelands.
Inside the first Chiefs squads and what today's team can still learn from them
Brad Meurant and Jono Gibbes look into the past – and future.
'Off the chains': How Hamilton Homegrown aims to showcase New Zealand's coolness
It's the first time Homegrown will be held in Hamilton, following its predecessor X-Air.
'Go as fast as you like': Kiwi drivers and riders chase 300km/h thrills
'Burt Munros' from all over NZ will descend on a rural road near Reporoa this month.
From guinea pigs to pros: Chiefs' captains back history to repeat against Crusaders
Richard Turner recalls the Chiefs' 27-26 win over the Crusaders 30 years ago.
‘Talked about for generations’: Mayor warns flood damage only just emerging
States of emergency remain in place as the wild weather begins to ease.
Six60 drop surprise set at packed Hamilton Farmers Market
The band slipped in at midday after rumours of a mystery act spread.