New ZealandOne dead after serious crash on SH29 near MatamataRoad blocked at the site of the crash between Pond and Hopkins Roads.13 Mar 05:07 PM
New ZealandBoat propeller death: How teen's fun day turned tragicSix weeks after starting high school, Billy Crabb had already left a mark.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after a crash near RotoruaA person is critical after a crash on State Highway 5 near the Matamata turnoff.08 Mar 09:52 PM
New Zealand'I can't forgive him' - David White on his daughter's killerFamily violence campaigner David White is touring 71 electorates in 71 days.15 Feb 07:48 PM
New Zealand'This is how people die': Near miss in tourist hotspot shocks driverThe driver seemed convinced he was doing the right thing.03 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandWoman dead in Matamata incident was mother of sixA baby boy is fighting for his life after suffering critical injuries. His mother is dead.25 Dec 09:27 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after woman found dead, baby injuredThe woman was found dead at the property shortly after midday yesterday.24 Dec 10:26 PM
New ZealandTwo critical after two separate Matamata crashesTwo people are critical after separate crashes near Matamata.09 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandMan ripped off elderly on cruel four-year spreeJade Roa's offending stretched from Kaikohe to Te Kuiti to Hastings in the east.29 Nov 04:58 AM
New ZealandAuckland skydiver seriously injures leg in fallThe 29-year-old fractured her leg in the fall and remains in Waikato Hospital.14 Nov 07:42 PM
BusinessWaikato tourism gets $1.7m Govt boostPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced new funding for Waikato tourism.03 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandTruck and trailer crash blocks Waikato roadMotorists urged to avoid Paeroa-Tahuna Rd near Tahuna after a truck and trailer has rolled02 Sep 02:31 AM
New ZealandTruck crash closes SH29 near MatamataA stretch of SH29, near Matamata, will be closed for several hours due to a truck crash.18 Jul 06:35 AM
New ZealandPM can soak at Te Aroha, gaze at it and eat jam with town's giftThe town that share's a name with the PM's daughter has given her jam.10 Jul 06:32 AM
New ZealandSchoolboy flung into the air by mini-tornado"Pretty scary, painful" flight in a tornado for Matamata student.18 Jun 07:54 PM
New ZealandHorror start to holiday weekend on roadsSeveral people have been hurt, and one killed, since the holiday road toll period began.01 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandOne dead after Matamata car crashA person has been killed and three others injured after two separate crashes overnight.20 Apr 07:16 PM
New ZealandHobbiton crash: Seven people injuredThe intersection of SH29 and Hopkins Rd has now reopened.31 Mar 10:25 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Mayor Barnes says Government is listeningMatamata-Piako Civic Centre to be unveiled on April 14. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch26 Mar 07:55 PM
New ZealandStudents expelled after several violent incidentsMatamata College has expelled students involved in violent fights at school.19 Mar 07:55 AM
New ZealandAOS at domestic violence incident in Te ArohaThe AOS was called to the domestic violence incident as a precaution.14 Jan 09:11 AM
New ZealandFriends witness Tauranga woman's fatal crash in rear-view mirrorFriends of the 24-year-old saw part of the fatal crash unfold in their rearview mirror20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandPerson dead after Waikato crashA woman died following a crash near Matamata.18 Nov 01:21 AM
New ZealandLarge bird nests force four hour power cut to Waikato townsThe birds have chosen the worst place possible to build their nests.16 Nov 07:11 PM
New ZealandHitchhiker robbed at knifepoint by driver who stoppedThe male victim handed over several hundred dollars after being threatened with a knife15 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandOne badly hurt in Matamata crashThe injured person was trapped following the crash, police say.29 Sep 08:38 AM
PropertyRural paradise is easy commuteThe neighbours are out of sight and sound and there is room to roam.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand$390k software fraud: Matamata man jailedA software developer has been jailed for a "calculated, cold and deliberate" fraud.21 Jul 07:28 AM
New ZealandFour injured in crash in WaharoaFour people have been injured in a crash between a truck and car in Waharoa tonight19 Jul 07:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland man missing, aged 94The elderly man set out for Taupo this morning but never arrived.18 Jul 11:20 AM
New ZealandDeath at school: Ellie's 'big life' celebratedGirl who died at Walton School after medical event farewelled in Matamata.04 Jul 07:01 AM
New ZealandPrincipal's 'adorable' 7yo daughter dies at schoolA principal's daughter died from a medical event on the school grounds.02 Jul 06:31 PM
New ZealandThieves clean out school's digital devicesA small Waikato school is back to pens and paper after the theft of its laptops and iPads.06 Jun 03:22 AM
New ZealandForgotten toasties raze Matamata houseA Matamata house burnt down after a man forgot about his dinner and went to bed.27 May 11:05 PM
