New ZealandPilot 'lived and breathed aviation'The elderly man killed in a light plane crash at Matamata Aerodrome has been described as an aviation enthusiast, and a brilliant pilot.18 Oct 07:06 AM
New ZealandCar blocks rail track, woman trappedA car is blocking a railway track in Matamata after crashing into a warning light pole.11 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandFree accommodation if you 'bring bubbly'A campground manager who offered Hobbiton-bound tourists free accommodation in return for alcohol is under investigation by his employer.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist crossed centre line in crashA motorcyclist is believed to have crossed the centre line and crashed into a car near Matamata yesterday.19 Jun 09:56 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in crashA motorcyclist has died after a crash near Matamata.19 Jun 04:22 AM
New ZealandTwo trapped after bus and car collideTwo cars and a Hobbiton tour bus crashed in Matamata this afternoon, injuring four people.30 Apr 01:52 AM
New ZealandRobberies blamed on 'out-of-towners'Waihi police investigating the break-in at the town's Mobil service station, the fourth business to be targeted in Eastern Waikato over the past two days.18 Apr 10:51 PM
New ZealandService stations targetted by thievesTwo aggravated robberies which occurred within minutes of each other in the Waikato are not linked, police say.17 Apr 09:42 PM
New ZealandElderly man in critical following campervan crashAn elderly Opotiki man remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital after crashing his campervan near Matamata yesterday.17 Apr 01:53 AM
New ZealandFire crews called to truck fireFire crews are dealing with a truck fire on State Highway 29, south of Matamata this morning.06 Oct 05:49 PM
New ZealandPolice find car used in violent home invasionThe victim of a violent home invasion in Matamata yesterday is now recovering at home, while police have recovered the vehicle used by the attackers.02 Sep 03:38 AM
BusinessUp for auction: Rooms with a zooThey came out of Africa and into Matamata, and brought some exotic friends with them - including Bassoon the American bison and Mr and Mrs Ostrich.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLost family spend night in bushA father and his three children spent a night in the bush after getting lost overnight while tramping near Matamata.18 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandHobbiton's cruise controlMatamata's Hobbiton movie set last night hosted a group of international cruise customers accompanied by some Hobbit cast and crew.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPregnant woman trapped by trailer on rural propertyA pregnant woman was trapped by a trailer on a rural property near Matamata yesterday.18 Dec 11:42 PM
New ZealandRacing community grieves after deathThe racing community is grieving after death of a passionate racing enthusiast who died when the car she was driving hit a horse last night.24 Jun 02:25 AM
TravelKia ora: MatamataThe 'H's: Hobbit holes, horses and heartfelt hospitality, writes Elisabeth Easther.19 Jun 09:30 PM
New Zealand'We were reasonably lucky'Police are amazed a head-on collision between two trucks - one carrying hazardous materials - didn't end up being a lot more serious.06 Jan 09:45 PM
New ZealandSH29 blocked by rolled truck near MatamataA truck that rolled onto its side after hitting a bridge has blocked State Highway 29 near Matamata in both directions.04 Dec 01:23 AM
New ZealandDelays for motorists after heavy truck and trailer rollsMotorists are being told to expect delays around Matamata this morning after a heavy truck and trailer rolled in the early hours of this morning.12 Nov 05:54 PM
TravelWaikato: Bilbo Baggins' tiny townDanielle Wright follows the tour buses to a sheep and beef farm in Matamata for the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour.12 Oct 10:00 PM
TravelThree of the best Waikato outingsWhile you're in the 'hood check out some other finds.11 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies in fertiliser spreaderA man died after becoming trapped in a fertiliser spreader near Matamata this morning.13 Jun 12:55 AM
New ZealandAbduction accused in courtThe pair accused of bashing and abducting a man before stealing his car in the Kaimai Range - an event linked to the death of a Tauranga teen - will remain behind bars.27 May 03:25 AM
New ZealandVictim's cousin: 'I asked her to stay'Just hours before being fatally struck by a car on a dark highway, 18-year-old Jovaan Graham was urged by her cousin to stay with her in Rotorua.04 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandHospital body case: Teen died at sceneThe teenager who was found dead outside a Waikato hospital died instantly when she was hit by a car in the Kaimai Range, according to a post-mortem.04 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandArrests after abduction and deathA man and a woman allegedly stole a car, abducted a man who accidentally ran over their female companion in the middle of the night and then dumped her body.03 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandBody case: Two chargedTwo people have appeared in court over events that preceded the discovery of a body in Matamata today.03 Apr 04:34 AM
