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As the price of petrol heads for the sky, so too is interest in electric cars, with a massive spike in online searches and one Hamilton dealer selling five times as many as ususal.
Figures from Trade Me show a 400% leap in searches on the online buying platform compared to a year earlier as the … View moreAs the price of petrol heads for the sky, so too is interest in electric cars, with a massive spike in online searches and one Hamilton dealer selling five times as many as ususal.
Figures from Trade Me show a 400% leap in searches on the online buying platform compared to a year earlier as the latest Middle East conflict spikes prices at the pumps across the globe.
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts … View moreWhether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
A pilot taking part in Balloons Over Waikato had an incident with a drone in Hamilton on Tuesday morning.
The incident happened while the balloon was landing at Wake Park, near Aberdeen School in Dinsdale.
Chicken farming was a punt for former dairy farmers Otto and Vicki McGirr, but over a decade later, Kaimai Eggs has become a cracking success
The couple may have been the ones to dream up the idea, but Kaimai Eggs is now a family affair with their four daughters involved in the business.
Early plans for a new 164ha base for the Waikato’s horse racing industry have been revealed, which will include space for harness racing, a retirement village, a small commercial precinct and a residential lifestyle block.
A community information day was held at the Tamahere Community Hall on … View moreEarly plans for a new 164ha base for the Waikato’s horse racing industry have been revealed, which will include space for harness racing, a retirement village, a small commercial precinct and a residential lifestyle block.
A community information day was held at the Tamahere Community Hall on Sunday where locals and other interested parties got to see early versions of the master plan for Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) new racing and events centre to the south of Hamilton.
What do you think of the new Waikato racing centre proposed for Tamahere? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Stunning weather arrived for the opening day of Balloons Over Waikato and it went off with a bang, namely, an epic fireworks display lighting up the skies at Waikato University.
Waikato Times visual journalist Christel Yardley was there to capture the people and the spectacle yet the week-long … View moreStunning weather arrived for the opening day of Balloons Over Waikato and it went off with a bang, namely, an epic fireworks display lighting up the skies at Waikato University.
Waikato Times visual journalist Christel Yardley was there to capture the people and the spectacle yet the week-long hot air balloon festival has plenty more to offer.
Less than half of cardiology referrals to Waikato Hospital were accepted last year, as new data paints a grim picture of people struggling to access specialist care in multiple areas.
GP representatives warn the situation is getting worse, leaving patients in “horrible" pain as they … View moreLess than half of cardiology referrals to Waikato Hospital were accepted last year, as new data paints a grim picture of people struggling to access specialist care in multiple areas.
GP representatives warn the situation is getting worse, leaving patients in “horrible" pain as they attempt to manage symptoms through primary care, or turning to private healthcare if they could afford it.
A BEAUTIFUL REIKI AUTUMN GIFT: The Autumn Reiki News has just published a beautiful 2 page write-up of our 2025 traditional (Eastern) Reiki Classes with Arjava: Everything has perfect timing as we've just started our 2026 'Arjava Reiki Institute' Journey in NZ and Australia … View moreA BEAUTIFUL REIKI AUTUMN GIFT: The Autumn Reiki News has just published a beautiful 2 page write-up of our 2025 traditional (Eastern) Reiki Classes with Arjava: Everything has perfect timing as we've just started our 2026 'Arjava Reiki Institute' Journey in NZ and Australia 🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖
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We all love a scoop (or three) of ice cream... but the owner at Little Liberty Creamery in Taranaki is taking things to a whole new level for 2026!
Her goal? 52 new flavours this year. That’s one brand-new, experimental creation every single week! 🤯
The Great Flavour Debate: We want to … View moreWe all love a scoop (or three) of ice cream... but the owner at Little Liberty Creamery in Taranaki is taking things to a whole new level for 2026!
Her goal? 52 new flavours this year. That’s one brand-new, experimental creation every single week! 🤯
The Great Flavour Debate: We want to know what the current "Gold Standard" is for you.
What is the crème de la crème of ice cream flavours?
🍦 The Purist: Are you a "perfect vanilla or nothing" kind of person?
🍫 The Chocoholic: The darker and chunkier the better?
🧂 The Salty-Sweet: Is Salted Caramel still the reigning champ?
🌈 The Wildcard: Are you into the experimental stuff—think lavender, chilli, or charcoal?
Tell us your absolute favourite flavour in the comments below! 👇
If you’ve ever been kept awake by your neighbours getting a little too enthusiastic between the sheets, don’t expect much help from the Tenancy Tribunal.
A recent ruling suggests that hearing your neighbours having sex may just fall under the umbrella of “everyday living” — awkward as … View moreIf you’ve ever been kept awake by your neighbours getting a little too enthusiastic between the sheets, don’t expect much help from the Tenancy Tribunal.
A recent ruling suggests that hearing your neighbours having sex may just fall under the umbrella of “everyday living” — awkward as that might be.
Nearly a year after her pie won at the Bakels NZ Supreme Awards, Ellie Linton-Brown says she’s still reaping the benefits.
In 2025, her raspberry and rhubarb pie won the Cafe Boutique pie category at the Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards, bringing in a flood of new customers to Huntly's Main … View moreNearly a year after her pie won at the Bakels NZ Supreme Awards, Ellie Linton-Brown says she’s still reaping the benefits.
In 2025, her raspberry and rhubarb pie won the Cafe Boutique pie category at the Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards, bringing in a flood of new customers to Huntly's Main Street Cafe.
A rev-up of how the city council awards major contracts is under way, with a new subcommittee, a 35-point reform plan, and a promise to be more open.
It follows a damning report on procurement that found … View moreA rev-up of how the city council awards major contracts is under way, with a new subcommittee, a 35-point reform plan, and a promise to be more open.
It follows a damning report on procurement that found several high-value deals were among the $239 million (12%) of Hamilton City Council contract value that did not go through a tender process. The 2024 KPMG report also pointed to weak oversight and staff finding “workarounds”, but was not made public for two years.
A riverside subdivision with dozens of lifestyle blocks, new roads and years of earthworks is proposed for a rural site near Arapuni.
The public can have a say on a bid to turn the 45.6ha block into 81 lots, as South Waikato District Council deemed the effects would be “more than minor”. … View moreA riverside subdivision with dozens of lifestyle blocks, new roads and years of earthworks is proposed for a rural site near Arapuni.
The public can have a say on a bid to turn the 45.6ha block into 81 lots, as South Waikato District Council deemed the effects would be “more than minor”. Planners flagged extensive, extended earthworks and potential impacts on the Waikato River.
Former Hamilton mayor Margaret Evans has blasted the state of the city centre as “appalling”, urging the council to start with a basic clean-up.
Speaking at the inaugural meeting of Hamilton City Council’s Central City Revitalisation sub-committee on Tuesday, Evans said the CBD was … View moreFormer Hamilton mayor Margaret Evans has blasted the state of the city centre as “appalling”, urging the council to start with a basic clean-up.
Speaking at the inaugural meeting of Hamilton City Council’s Central City Revitalisation sub-committee on Tuesday, Evans said the CBD was suffering from “grubby shop-fronts” and general neglect.
How do you reckon Hamilton CBD is looking? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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