Free beds protect infants from early death
Infant deaths through bed sharing with adults is expected to be reduced by the distribution of Pepi-pod beds through Waikato District Health Board's Maori Health Unit Te Puna Oranga. The supply of 1500 free Pepi-pod infant beds in the Waikato region is considered a world-first scale of investment in safe sleeping for the vulnerable...
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Paying homage to city bush
The ecological, historical and cultural history of Hamilton's Jubilee Bush is the focus of newly-installed signs.
Robinson Report: Stand against planned asset sales
The battle lines are truly drawn. Now every Hamiltonian has the rare opportunity to take an active role in defining their investment in New Zealand's economic...
Book binds O'Reilly history
After more than 30 years of research, a Hamilton woman has published a book on the history of her family.
Books helping babies develop
A programme designed to improve bonding between new borns and their families was launched in the Waikato this week.
Chatham Cup: Waikato-Bay of...
As the Chatham Cup dreams of Waikato-Bay of Plenty Federation sides rolled on, and Taupo, Old Blues, Claudelands Rovers and Rotorua United bowed out, two league...
- Waikato Premier Division Club Rugby: Round 9
- Sailing: Duo close in on London
- Kiteboarding: A whole new class
- Super 15: Chiefs winning streak ends
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Safety first for adults who are back on...
Cycling is growing in popularity, and Hamilton City Council's Sustainable Travel Team have arranged safety courses for adult riders who are getting back on the...
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Seddon Park voted among world's best...
If you've ever watched cricket at Seddon Park, you'll know it's a great place to enjoy the summer game. The ground, one of Hamilton's finest assets, has been voted...
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Last open day for Draft District Plan
The final open days for Hamilton City Council’s Draft District Plan takes place next Monday (21 May 2012). The Draft District Plan has been two years in the making...
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The power of story
Visiting Indigenous Australian academic, author and playwright Dr Jared Thomas attended marae graduation at the University of Waikato last month and was moved to...
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University team repeat victory
The Waikato University Netball team have once again claimed the Super 12 club netball title.
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Constitution for Aotearoa topic of symposium
A panel of leading Māori academics, lawyers, historians and esteemed kaumātua discussed the role the Treaty of Waikato would play in a constitution for Aotearoa at...
What do you think of the 'Dump Hamilton Council' campaign?
Dinghy sinks near Mangere Bridge
 shortly after 2pm this afternoon. Photo / Richard Robinson "Dinghy sinks near Mangere Bridge")
A dinghy carrying a father and four children has capsized near Auckland's Mangere Bridge, witnesses say.The man and three children have been located but one of the...
- Morning quake hits Christchurch
- Police investigating Nelson fires
- Police seek information on missing pair
- Wizard of Christchurch plans cathedral protest
Australian suing over alleged abuse by...
An Australian man is suing the State Government for failing to protect him from a convicted New Zealand paedophile who taught at his school in the 1960s.The man...
- Activists accused of planning attacks around Nato...
- Greeks' crisis is personal as well as political
- Controversial Zuma artwork not a pretty picture
- Student dies in explosion at Italian school
Cheese factory ready for new start
The former Kerepehi cheese factory on the Hauraki Plains is on the market with all its facilities - including its large cool stores - in working order.
- Waikato house prices drop in April
- Few listings, high prices in Hamilton
- Waikato farm sales surge
- Hamilton housing prices down