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Live: Macindoe takes Hamilton mayoralty
Voting has closed, and the first results have come in this afternoon.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Hamilton's mayoral candidates share their views on key issues.
The local election is approaching fast - voting is open until October 11.
Waikato tourism sector gets accommodation boost
One hotel just opened, two further developments make progress.
Bullying, defamation, threats: Wellington City councillors worst in NZ for staff complaints
Councillors have been accused of being inappropriate and intimidating to staff.
'Senseless act of violence': 20yo man killed after Hamilton street fight
Police have launched a homicide probe and say the alleged offender is still on the run.
Police investigate "serious firearms incident" in Chartwell, Hamilton.
Police maintain a visible presence as they investigate a serious firearms incident in Chartwell, Hamilton, this evening. Video / NZ Herald
Non merci Hamilton: French snub stay in The Tron before All Blacks series finale
The French have opted to stay in Auckland, citing preferred facilities.
'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport
Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.
Four-lane Ruakura road gets $4.1m design stage funding
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the NZTA board has endorsed the project.
'Significant win': New Homegrown host city confident in pulling it off
Homegrown is returning to its roots and being welcomed with open arms.
'Major' gas leak contained, schools out of lockdown
The 'major' gas line rupture happened at a construction site.
'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed
Homegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.
'Gift that keeps on giving': Gardens receive tourism award
Last year, the attraction was named in Tripadvisor’s top 1% of things to do in the world.
‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journey
High-flyer on what she loves about the pursuit.
'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check
'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'
Watch: ‘Could have been much worse‘ – women flee stalled car seconds before train hits
The women clutched each other as the freight train edged closer.
Hundreds turn out for festival despite strong winds grounding balloons
The Balloons over Waikato Festival kicked off today.
Not a ‘popularity contest’: Top- and bottom-ranked Waikato mayors revealed
One Waikato mayor is ranked New Zealand's worst, only two local mayors are in top 10.
Second Waikato councillor resigns ahead of election
First-term councillor who secured 1795 votes at the 2022 election.
Man seen on CCTV footage holding weapon in Hamilton CBD
Council CCTV operators reported the man to police.
Hamilton city councillor resigns just months before election
He was first elected as a councillor in the 2021 byelection.
Up the Wwahs: Hamilton 'lures' in three NRLW matches
After a five-year absence, the Warriors return to the NRLW.
Hamilton Arts Festival ready to make some noise in town
Over 800 artists – including local reggae band Katchafire – will come to Hamilton.
Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns to play new Trans-Tasman comp in Hamilton
The new comp will be the first time in several years New Zealand has played Australia.
'Time for a change': Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate not running for re-election in October
In a Facebook post, Southgate announced that it was time for a change.
Surge in households putting rates on hold as costs bite
Hundreds of retired homeowners are delaying paying their rates bills.
Tallest Christmas tree in NZ needs new bones at cost of $120k
The tree is 27 metres tall to the tip of the star.
Hamilton in for big visitor boost following announcement of high-calibre event calendar
Waikato is the place to be in the next while.
Urgent testing under way after elevated levels of arsenic found in Akl's water supply
Arsenic is a substance found in rock that can be deadly if consumed in large amounts.
Unapologetic Hamilton councillor won't face further consequences for rant
Andrew Bydder was found to have breached code of conduct but won't apologise.