Hamilton
Hamilton bus driver punched 13 times
A Hamilton bus driver has been punched more than a dozen times after a minor road accident.
Sir William Gallagher calls Te Tiriti o Waitangi a 'fake'
Waikato businessman Sir William Gallagher has called the Treaty of Waitangi a fake and accused Maori of fencing off beaches. Speaking to a gathering of businesspeople in Hamilton on Friday, the… Audio
A new theatre for Hamilton
Theatre patrons in Hamilton long-starved of a decent performing arts centre can now look forward to a state-of-the-art theatre in the central city on the site of the old Embassy Theatre, right on the… Audio, Gallery
Commerce Commission to appeal in real estate price fixing case
The Commerce Commission is to appeal a High Court decision dismissing the Commission's case against two Hamilton real estate agencies and their directors for price fixing.
Police call for witnesses to Hamilton crash
The driver of a car that hit a pedestrian in Hamilton last night is assisting police.
Explicit joke reignites claims of sexism on council
The actions of a Hamilton city councillor who sent an explicit joke to a journalist has reopened claims of sexism at the Hamilton City Council.
New theatre an opportunity for Hamilton
A new performing arts centre in Hamilton could revitalise the CBD and creative arts community in the city, according to backers of the plan.
Tonga celebrates historic RLWC win
History was made in Hamilton when Tonga, a second-tier rugby league nation, beat New Zealand in the World Cup game on Saturday. The sold-out clash wasn't expected to be an upset, but after the Mate… Audio
Calls for Rugby League World Cup Fan Zones to be set up
Calls for dedicated tournament fan zones are gathering pace, after yet another outbreak of Rugby League World cup-related violence. 53 people were arrested for disorder on Saturday night following… Audio
Electric atmosphere as Tonga, Samoa clash
The atmosphere at Waikato Stadium is electric with Tongan and Samoan supporters cheering and singing side-by-side as the two Pacific teams' clash.
Patient waited 'double the optimal time frame' for acute surgery
A 78-year-old man who broke his hip at home had to wait for four days for an operation at Waikato Hospital in 2013.
Hamilton rewrites Suzuka track record
Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton smashed the Suzuka track record to seize a dominant Japanese grand prix pole position on Saturday with Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel lining up alongside on the front…
Hamilton's downtown free parking a revitalisation effort
Hamilton is going to trial free parking for two hours in the central city in an effort to revitalise the city centre. Also in the pipeline are a proposal to give the city's main square a makeover and… Audio
$1bn Hamilton city 'gateway' planned
A $1 billion residential, tourism and recreational development is being proposed for just north of Hamilton.
England eye series win over Silver Ferns
England believe they've found the key to undoing the Silver Ferns. After their second test win, England captain Ama Agbeze said they got in Maria Tutaia's head, leading to poor shooting form and… Audio
Casino and school fraudster sent to jail
Tessa Grant, 41, stole and defrauded her employers to feed an equestrian, was today sentenced to seven years and eight months in jail. Video, Audio
Shelter disputes National leader's homeless claim
The manager of a Hamilton shelter is disputing the National Party leader's claim that homelessness has almost been eliminated in the city. Video
Could fast regional rail really work?
Transport lobby group Greater Auckland's plan for a fast rail service connecting Auckland with Tauranga and Hamilton, and smaller towns in between, and claims it would help boost growth in a region… Audio
Teens target three Hamilton petrol stations
Two teenagers armed with a hammer and a tomahawk raided three petrol stations in under an hour overnight.
Teen driver dies in crash after 'fleeing police'
An 18-year-old who died in Hamilton overnight had failed to stop for an officer, police say.
