Woman who defrauded SkyCity of nearly $2m has been released on parole

Greed motivated Tessa Grant to steal from her Hamilton employers but the parole board now believes she is ready to be in society again.
Partially treated sewage spills into Waikato River after power cut

Warning issued to swimmers after 129,400l of partially treated wastewater was released from Hamilton's treatment plant.
Baby girl airlifted to hospital in critical condition after crash in Kaiaua

The single-vehicle crash on the western coast of the Firth of Thames saw the baby girl and an adult taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Kitchen of the Week: Tauranga reno wows

Multi award-winning designer teams dark grey with white, and adds timber accents to great effect.
One dead after single-vehicle crash near Hamilton

Three people were also taken to hospital with minor injuries after the crash on Gordonton Rd near Hamilton.
Doing it 'for whānau': Covid-19 vaccinations begin in Waikato

Dawn Tamati says it was an honour and privilege to be the first in the Waikato to get the Covid vaccine as a group of 28 nurses were innoculated.
Council's 10-year plan ready for ratepayer scrutiny

A contentious publication with 13 editors all wanting to have their say on what it contains has reached its deadline and gone to the printers.
'It’s just not right': Frontline cops slam new pursuit rules
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Some officers say the policy gives “free rein” to meth and gun runners, burglars and gang members.
Shakespeare, reggae, and mystery in the gardens

The organisers of the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival are preparing for a big Friday night – a curtain raiser for an even bigger final weekend.
Victoria Street lane for cyclists

Hamilton City Council is proposing a special right turn for cyclists on the city's main street.
New tech makes Mauao climb accessible to all

Eight years after becoming a tetraplegic, new technology allows Tauranga mum to scale Mauao again.
REVIEW: The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Raglan is rich in artistic talent and, evidently, in possession of an absolute wealth of acting talent too.
Sun helps power Hamilton factory

Solar power system generating electricity and savings in first three months of operation.
Kiwibank branch closures on the cards

Kiwibank expects to decide by the end of March on whether seven branches will stay or close.
Homeless man knew the treasure he found in a city gully had to be handed in

He'd stumbled upon an adze head and, like an increasing number of New Zealanders, he felt compelled to do the right thing.
Sydneysiders' transformation into Taupō farmers

Tired of the big city life in Sydney, Nicola Harvey and Pat Ledden went in search of a new life on a Taupō farm.
Roof repairs top $2.5m for public buildings

Cambridge Town Hall among five buildings wich need 'significant renewal work'.
The Silver Ferns' solution for their short-handed defensive end

Silver Ferns will bring in premiership players at training sessions to ensure their three defenders aren't overloaded in Constellation Cup.
Waikato farmers compete in 8-day adventure race

A group of Matamata-Piako locals are hoping its 18 months of training can get them through one of the toughest adventure races in the world.
'Not much change' for Weber after elevation to Chiefs co-captaincy

The Chiefs halfback is familiar with leadership because he says he talks a fair bit anyway, but it also inspired his All Blacks recall in 2019.
Super Rugby Aotearoa preview: Can McMillan revive the Chiefs?

OPINION: After slumping to a record losing streak under Warren Gatland, the Chiefs have turned to a promising coach unproven in Super Rugby.
All Blacks skipper Sam Cane to be joined by Brad Weber as co-captain of Chiefs

The All Blacks halfback will take on the role in a bid to ease the workload of Sam Cane.
Limited progress on child poverty, but it's not on track yet

EDITORIAL: We still have inequalities heaped on miseries.
Farmers and dirty councils have stolen waterways from us

OPINION: Geographic taonga and awe-inspiring waterfalls have been reduced to open sewers.
Nitrates in our water - the doubts remain alarming

EDITORIAL: The case isn't proven, but we can't rest easy without knowing more.
Citizenship ructions and a rabbit

Scott Morrison could learn a lot about humanity and how to treat children in strife by watching how airport staff dealt with a misplaced toy.
Ties and tikanga - we can work it out

If Parliament can change it's mind over wearing ties, then we need to talk about female political leaders at Waitangi too, writes Tom O'Connor.
Afrofunk and Ukestanian folk dancing in the Hamilton Gardens

The Sunset Symphony and Grooves in the Gardens are among the highlights as the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival reaches its climax.
What you should know for Six60's Hamilton concert

Thinking logistics for Six60's concert on Saturday night? Here are all the ins and outs for the event.
REVIEW: The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Raglan is rich in artistic talent and, evidently, in possession of an absolute wealth of acting talent too.
Shakespeare, reggae, and mystery in the gardens

The organisers of the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival are preparing for a big Friday night – a curtain raiser for an even bigger final weekend.
Grrrl power kicking back into life

Grrrl Fest – a music and arts festival created by and for women and gender non-binary artists – aims to address an ailing music scene in Hamilton.
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