Stories from Hamilton · New Zealand

Police in Hamilton are appealing for more information following a robbery that occurred last night on Tui Karamira Road in the Dinsdale suburb. Authorities were called to the premises after reports that a group of people had broken in and demanded cash.

The Waikato District Council agreed to investigate alternative options for future projects following complaints about gravel trucks using residential routes. Residents reported that loose rocks from the trucks have dented cars.

A Hamilton City Council Committee voted to investigate options regarding unhealthy food and drink marketing to children. Victoria Egley stated that children are exposed to such marketing 68 times per day.

Hundreds of shopping trolleys are being dumped around Hamilton, according to a council report. Reports indicate hundreds of abandoned trolleys are being left on streets. The exact volume of trolleys depends on the collation of various reports.

The Arvokino Gorge Road is currently closed between Hamilton and New Plymouth. Trucks are being diverted through Ratahea and Wanganui to reach New Plymouth from Hamilton. The closure affects transport industry resilience and strategic planning in New Zealand.

Wellington-based filmmakers Grant Sheehan and Shelley Cassidy have directed a new documentary titled 'The Time Travelers Guide to Hamilton Gardens'. The film features the 48-hectare site located beside the Wakatua River, which contains 18 distinct gardens. The documentary is scheduled to arrive in movie theaters this coming week.

The New Zealand netball team, the Hurricanes, defeated the Brumbies 45-12. Ayesha Letty scored two tries, and Perhee Fene Ngah Nōfor scored four. The defending champions also beat the Magic 53-46, remaining undefeated in the ANZ premiership.