Balloons invade Waikato skies
Earlybirds around Hamilton were treated to a colourful tradition in Innes Common as 18 hot air balloons were inflated and...
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Large turnout for Balloons over Waikato launch
The annual balloon festival is under way in Hamilton. Photo: Cory Brown Balloons over Waikato is under way after a successful launch...
The Bachelor NZ: Arrival of the lions
Host Dominic Bowden with Bachelor Zac Franich. The Bachelor's third season is here, and after the mess that was season...
Hamilton deputy mayor keen on government funding for rail link
Hamilton deputy mayor Martin Gallagher has suggested a change of leadership in the country might help the city with a...
Hamilton’s Aberdeen School making friends in Whangaparaoa
Children of room 25 decorating postcards for their buddy class in Whangaparaoa.Photo: Houng Vu Three students from Aberdeen School...
Deputy mayor open to possible rates increase
Deputy Mayor Martin Gallagher says colleagues are "probably putting off the day of reckoning" with the rates increase shut-down. Photo:...
Hamilton teenager lights the way for New Zealand eSports
For Quin Korebrits, 2016 was a game-changing year as he made the jump across to Australia to play League of...
Scientist surprised by low level of NZ shark attacks
Great white shark attacking a rope Photo: Supplied/Pixabay. Will Kiwis need to rethink their recreational use of the sea if...
Javelin’s up-and-comer sets sights on Commonwealth Games
Waikato's Alex Wood takes home bronze for javelin at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships this weekend. Photo: Ruby...
Rototuna Primary School’s flying start programme a success
The classroom set up awaiting its students. Photo: Tom Rowland Opening the doors of the classroom, you are greeted by a...
Hamilton street art festival in full swing
Wintec's P Block getting a makeover. Photo: Tom Rowland Hamilton walls are getting a splash of colour as the Boon...
Cleaners turned lunch-time heroes
Yvone Taylor, the cleaner at Peachgrove Intermediate who helped start lunch club. Photo: Bridget Kelly Two cleaners at Peachgrove intermediate...
First enviro-school presented with green-gold award
Hamilton East School being awarded a green-gold Enviro award after a 20 year commitment to the movement. Photo: Ruby Nyika...
Um chagga lagga at Vector Arena
Pixies play Into The White at Vector Arena in Auckland. From left, Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Black Francis (lead vocals, rhythm...
Paralympian Jacob Phillips back in Hamilton for world champs qualifier
Para-athlete Jacob Phillips at the Rio Olympics, 2016. Twenty-year-old Paralympic sprinter Jacob Phillips will return to Hamilton for the NZ...
Daughter looks to follow in councillor mother’s footsteps
Adrienne Livingston hopes to win her mother's seat on the Waikato Regional Council. Photo: Bridget Kelly Like mother, like daughter....
Ex-Olympian’s injury inspires kids’ football programme
Elite footballer Adam Thomas, who hasn't played for four and a half years, hopes to inspire a love of football...
Ram raiders strike in Cambridge
The Stirling Sports store in Cambridge was ram raided early on Friday morning. Store employee Sarah Nicholl said there was "very...
Students reap rewards for handing in lost bag of cash
Alex Fisher and Hakeke Kingi wearing their new Chiefs jerseys. Photo: Jesse King When schoolmates Alex Fisher and Hakeke Kingi...
Women’s Day highlights gender pay gap
Kyro Selket, left, and Jo Wrigley, at Nivara Lounge after co-ordinating the day's events. Photo: Bridget Kelly Melodies from...
Hamilton councillor wants to see two hours free parking in city centre
Geoff Taylor, Hamilton City Councillor, has big plans for CBD parking. Photo credit: Amelia Christensen-Rose. Shoppers in central Hamilton could...
Hamilton police need to do better, councillor says
Geoff Taylor thinks the police needs to be more visible in the CBD. Photo: Amelia Christensen-Rose Hamilton Police need to...
Hamilton councillor challenges police over presence in CBD
City councillor Geoff Taylor wants police to be more visible in central Hamilton. Photo: Amelia Christensen-Rose Hamilton city councillor...
City councillor revives talks of one way door policy
http://www.waikatoindependent.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/JKCBDVid.mp4 A one-way door policy may be on the cards as Hamilton City Council grapples with late-night violence in...