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Freightways to build $40m cold store facility in Hamilton
National freight carrier Freightways is building a large, $40-million cold store facility in Hamilton to meet growing demand for fresh and frozen delivery services.
Hamilton needs more licenced outdoor space under level 2
Bars and restaurants are gearing up for a busy weekend in Hamilton - but as Covid restrictions squeeze serving space, they want bigger borders around where they can sell booze.
Waikato is back at… Video, Audio
Haircuts in Hamilton enjoy first day of level 2 freedoms
Hamiltonians are settling into their new freedoms with hairdressers, gyms and hospitality enjoying the return to level 2, some even doing so with balloons.
Parts of Waikato and King Country were in… Audio
Covid-19: Hamilton Mayor calls for separation from region once vaccination target reached
The mayor of Hamilton wants her city treated differently to the rest of the region once it reaches 90 percent fully vaccinated.
Restrictions to be eased in Waikato Covid boundary
People in parts of Waikato and King Country are seeing restrictions loosened slightly, to alert level 3 step 1, the same as Auckland's current settings.
Hamilton, Raglan, Waipa, Waitomo and… Audio
Hamilton's Covid-19 response
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate joins Jesse from his home town to discuss how things are going in Waikato and what the Government's announcements mean on the ground. Audio
Keep Hamilton Beautiful collecting tonnes of rubbish
A project to keep Hamilton beautiful is making good progress in the city, 1.2 tonnes of rubbish was collected at its most recent clean up over the weekend. Anna Petchell from Keep Hamilton Beautiful… Audio
The death-defying 'aerial queen' of flying trapeze
Author Catherine Clarke's new book, The Only Living Lady Parachutist, tells the story of mysterious daredevil Lillian, an unmarried mother of two who risked her life for fame and fortune. Catherine is… Audio
Calling Home: Dr Lisa Fletcher in Kathmandu
Lisa Fletcher moved to Kathmandu with her husband, Leighton, and their children, Annabel and Elliot, in 2019. Eight months later the pandemic struck, and now Nepal, like India, is in the midst of a… Audio
Valuing Māori heritage and culture in Kirikiriroa
A move to improve relationships between Hamilton City Council and tangata whenua and an invitation to the community to consider the value Māori heritage and culture brings to Kirikiriroa is taking… Audio
Silver Ferns' test preview with Bridget Tunnicliffe
The Silver Ferns will wrap up their three-test series against the England Roses this evening in Hamilton, with the battle for the Taini Jamison Trophy having ushered in a new era for the world… Audio
Hamilton is turning to face the river
Hamilton is up for the prize of New Zealand's most beautiful city - and far from scoffing, one Auckland architecture expert says the crown would be well-deserved. Audio
My Current Song: Sam Bartells - 'Sign'
New Zealand rock-country musician Sam Bartells has just released 'Sign', the second single off his upcoming EP, Let's Go, due out early October. Audio
Homemade explosives used in Hamilton ATM break-in attempt
Two homemade explosive devices were detonated outside a Hamilton shopping mall early this morning in what police believe was an attempt to break into an ATM.
Residents told RNZ they were woken by a… Audio
History with Grant Morris: Who was John Hamilton?
Historian Grant Morris talks to Jesse about the current "Hamilton" debate, and delves into John Hamilton's past. Audio
A champion for refugee causes - remembering Ismail Gamadid
The Waikato refugee and Muslim community lost one of its prominent leaders, Ismail Dirye Gamadid, to Covid-19 last month. We look at the legacy of his life. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
On the backbenches: An MP can come from anywhere
Labour’s Jamie Strange went from rock musician to teacher and church minister to walking the halls of Parliament. How did he do it? Audio
Calling Home: Rod Snowdon in Giessen, Germany
Professor Rod Snowdon was only meant to be heading to Germany for a short while when he first arrived in 1993, but circumstances changed, and over a quarter of a century later he remains based in… Audio
Lawns vs carparking stoush at Hamilton gardens
Hamilton council under fire for proposing to tarseal over a lawn at Hamilton gardens which locals say would be a huge loss as a venue. Audio
Lego obsession comes to Hamilton
A special treat if you're into Lego and you're in Hamilton, especially if you have someone with autism in your life. Mechanical engineer Holger Bloedorn and his partner Rachel Bellard have built an… Audio, Gallery