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
TravelMatamata: A home fit for a HobbitPamela Wade finds a farm turned into a fantasy setting.22 Jan 03:30 AM
TravelVisiting Middle-earth in New ZealandStanding in front of a round green door, set into a cheery hillside, I half expect to see Gandalf the Grey and Bilbo Baggins wandering up the footpath.13 Dec 12:00 AM
Small BusinessLord of the ripoffs, Aussies accuse KiwisAustralian <i>Lord of the Rings</i> fans have accused Kiwis of exploiting tourists by overcharging for tours of the major movie attraction.17 Apr 09:27 PM
LifestyleRetail therapy: Whatever makes you happyIt hasn't been proven, but we think you would find it difficult to be unhappy in these new socks by Karen Walker.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish teen admits crash deathsAn English teenager, in New Zealand on his OE, has admitted killing two people and injuring four others in a car crash near Matamata earlier this year.12 May 03:07 AM
