Top Stories — Hamilton Star

Tributes are flowing for 15-year-old Hillcrest High School student and top squash and hockey player Bhavreen Kaur, who died on Monday after a medical event.

The Gallagher Chiefs will take on their storied rivals, the Crusaders, in a do-or-die Super Rugby Pacific playoff match at Hamilton's FMG Stadium Waikato on June 12, 2026.

Two youths have been arrested following an armed robbery in Frankton and a subsequent police pursuit, while a separate operation in Huntly has dismantled a significant drug and firearms operation.

Hamilton City Council and Matariki Ki Waikato are preparing for the annual Maanawatia a Matariki festival, expecting thousands to attend the community celebration of reflection and hope.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Dr Anna Breman will join local business leaders in Hamilton for a panel discussion on the national and regional economy.

Templeton Group has revealed plans for a 25-storey mixed-use tower on Victoria Street, set to feature a 5-star hotel, apartments, and a rooftop bar.