Waikato Times - October 03, 2026

Articles

Region’s warning to big tech

Hamilton city leaders could be hit in the pocket

Business awards reach new heights

Blackadder star’s book tour heads to Hamilton

Pie fundraiser raises $31,000 for Kids in Need Waikato

Thames strikes gold again with star role in Netflix’s East of Eden

Waikato Waters $2mover budget

City’s new reservoir will unlock CBD growth – IAWAI

Waikato mayors call for election changes after poor voter turnout

Thenewgivewayto buses law is here – will it actually help?

Man drove illegal car at 150kph towing trailer

Aussie apology letters for underarm bowl unearthed

Fresh blow for film and TV industry

Nats’ power policy has big changes

Cherished ballet tradition endures troubled times

Prisoner survives execution

Socialite beheaded ‘by ex and family’, court hears

Works by van Gogh and Cézanne from fabled collection up for sale

Heat waves gnaw away at Swiss glaciers

Helluva film that you may still hate

An Evening with Victor Hugo a deft and heartfelt French treat

Gags, jokes, characters and chases – Aardman at its best

U2’s new album to feature Dolly Parton

Harnessing the high country

Noble swamp hen or a pest from Aussie?

Intrepid journey A drive through conflict zones

When Hamilton showcased NZ Industries Fair

Never lose your humanity, never forget, never give in – a tribute to Kevin Banks

Former publisher helped revitalise beloved institution

When the spring tide stirs both whitebait and prose

Another life saved

Greenland: Maybe an invasion (and maybe a backlash)

Roll change More details, please

Thanks to hospital Political frustrations

Kids on the street

IAWAI advertising

The would-be PMs finding a home with smaller parties

Housing could give Labour the way out of its squeeze

Does it help kids learn? Lessons from failure in education

Business Perfect storm gives beef an edge

Debate takeaways – treason, Paris and swimmable rivers

Malaysia aims to make a big stink

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Female Ferns coach makes sense

All Whites coach’s faith repaid with shootout win

Veteran quick eyes some home discomfort for India

White Ferns squad

Ta’eiloa boosts Canes’ firepower

From biscuit factory to Super League main course

Banned Crossland still has role for his band of brothers

Hadlee’s blistering delivery to NZC

Blues sign Savea – but will he deliver desired impact?

Sister act as Kiwi WNBA star hits capital with Queens

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WHAT THE AGENT SAYS

Leading brands recognised for excellence at REINZ Awards

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