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New mega-polytech named Te Pūkenga
The name of New Zealand's new mega-polytech was revealed on Tuesday afternoon in Hamilton.
Work begins on ACC's new home in Waikato
ACC in partnership with Tainui Group Holding have today officially started construction of a new home for ACC in Kirikiriroa.
Primary sector wary of health and safety if cannabis legalised
Legalising of recreational cannabis could increase health and safety risks for the primary sector, say wary employers.
Hamilton council provides financial support to re-home stray cats
Hamilton City Council is providing financial support for the control of the city's growing population of stray cats.
Political parties weigh in on live exports
The sinking of livestock export ship Gulf Livestock 1 is igniting calls for political parties to ban the live shipments of animals. Here's what they have to say on the subject.
Fight to protect Hamilton's rare bats heads to Environment Court
Environmentalists worried a population of bats could be pushed to extinction by a housing development are taking their fight to court.
Bus drivers call for security guards for mask enforcement
Some taxi drivers are also worried about having to confront drunk, belligerent people who jump into their cabs without a mask. Video
Hearing loss communities: 'We are still asking to be listened to'
People with hearing loss could be discriminated and have their needs overlooked in the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, say advocates.
Massive increase in Gisborne blocked pipes amid alert level change
Since Wednesday, there has been a 600 percent increase in blocked pipes across the local system and residents are being reminded the system can only handle the 'three Ps'.
Modern slavery rife in the Commonwealth, charity claims
One in 150 people are living in "modern slavery" in the Commonwealth, according to a new report by a human rights charity.
Covid-19 recovery: Hamilton city takes on more debt, cuts rates
The Hamilton City Council has approved $1.2 million in funding for its economic recovery from the Covid-19 epidemic.
Waikato council reinstates committees for flood and drainage issues
The Waikato Regional Council is bringing back some of the 12 catchment committees it dis-established eight months ago.
DOC fed up with vandalism, tells public 'name and shame vandals'
The Department of Conservation wants the public to name and shame vandals after Pureora Forest shelter was targeted again, despite recently being fixed by volunteers.
Virtual Fieldays crashes after launching due visitors flocking to site
The National Agricultural Fieldays that officially opened online at lunchtime on Monday hit a glitch in the opening ceremony.
Prince Charles praises NZ's virtual Fieldays
Fieldays was officially opened today, but this time it's online - with exhibitors, sales and video on offer for the world to see.
Aim for smaller crops with larger fruit, growers told
Summerfruit growers are being advised to focus on quality over quantity this season, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
