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A robbery at a Hamilton McDonald's today is one of three similar incidents in as many days

There may not have been a winner on-field, but NZ's tourism sector is toasting to success.

Hamilton City Council has approved the zoo plan but still does not how to fund it.

Two Waikato mayors are zipping around in V8s while others use their own vehicles.

Neil Pitts says David Reid Homes removed dirt to avoid building a retaining wall

An draft plan outlining a major redevelopment of Hamilton Zoo has finally been revealed after a two-and-a-half year delay - but the $80,00 document may be dumped in favour of a native wild life park with no exotic animals if the new mayor gets his way.

Hamilton City Council opened up its previously closed council workshops for the first time - except it forgot to tell anyone about it.

Victim advocate Louise Nicholas says allegations Chiefs rugby players verbally abused two female parking wardens are "disappointing".

The government has joined forces with the Hamilton City Council to beef up housing supply in the city.

<i>X Factor</i> winner Beau Monga has reportedly been charged with assaulting a woman, just days after performing at an anti-violence campaign.

Hamilton is celebrating disabilities today, and it's inspirational. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Waikato SPCA announced on Friday that it will close its doors.

A first-time councillor has been criticised for lobbying her elected colleagues and the district health board over her anti-fluoride views.

Detectives in Hamilton are investigating a "suspicious" car fire that happened early this morning.

Wheelie bins and an extra recycling bin for food scraps isn't good news for everyone in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

It's a battle of the finest for Lye Farm and Scott Farm on the outskirts of Hamilton - all in the name charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Andrew King's majority has dropped again, down to just nine votes after special votes were counted. He speaks to Local Focus about his win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Hamilton's next mayor may not be known for a few days yet.

A bronze sculpture of a baby southern rhinoceros was unveiled at Hamilton Zoo today - exactly one year after curator Samantha Kudeweh

Sentencing has been delayed in the death of Hamilton Zoo curator Samantha Kudeweh, killed by a tiger nearly a year ago.

Councils around the North Island are assuring residents of the safety of their water supplies following a gastro outbreak in Hawke's Bay.

King Tuheitia Paki will be given the keys to Hamilton city during a week-long hui celebrating 10 years since he was crowned.

Firefighters are battling a house fire in Hamilton after they were called to the property.

The body found in cardboard bales has been identified as Te Awamutu father-of-three Daniel Bindner.

A blessing is to be held on the site of the Frankton cardboard processing factory where a body of man was found in a cardboard bale.

The family of a zookeeper killed by a tiger at Hamilton Zoo last year are horrified a letter sent to Australasian zoos appears to blame the keeper for her death.

The Hamilton City Council has postponed its first court appearance in relation to its prosecution after of one of its zoo keepers was mauled by a tiger.

One of the country's wealthiest tribes is preparing for the first stage of its biggest land development push.

A passer-by is being hailed a hero after he jumped over a fence and repeatedly whacked a dog with a broom stick to stop it from attacking its owner.