New ZealandMan angry about wheelie bin contract ploughed into road worker with kids in his carFinn Higgins admitted six charges in the High Court at Hamilton today.03 Sep 01:14 AM
New ZealandPiarere roundabout to be in use from SeptemberConstruction of the roundabout got underway in January.27 Aug 05:05 AM
New ZealandHome Kills film tour brings Waikato and BOP to the big screenHome Kills film tour hits Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Coromandel cinemas with Q&A sessions18 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandFour injured in Matamata crashA car crash near Matamata has closed Waharoa Rd.12 Aug 03:19 AM
New ZealandPolice, WorkSafe probe death at rural Waikato propertyEmergency staff responded to a death at a rural property on Tuesday.07 Aug 06:25 AM
RacingAlabama Lass bounding into spring campaignFilly trained by Matamata couple garnered plenty of interest as a juvenile last season.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSlander, construction errors, fist fights: The story of Te Aroha's Coulter BridgeThe Coulter Bridge in Te Aroha was officially opened 95 years ago.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dies, another hospitalised after serious crash in WaikatoMorrinsville-Tāhuna Rd is blocked, motorists should use an alternate route.03 Aug 02:28 AM
New ZealandWaikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a costMost councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.02 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Misguided loyalty': Parents pay the price after coercing victim to change her statementHenry and Deborah Dalley's son was in custody after assaulting a woman.01 Aug 08:00 AM
RacingSterling Express continues winning winter for BrosnanMatamata trainer Mark Brosnan’s rich vein of winter form continued.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Real can of worms': No quick methane fix for farmers“There is nothing to replace agriculture. That’s the bottom line."27 Jul 04:59 PM
New ZealandWorker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in WaikatoPolice were notified at 8am today and WorkSafe has also been told of the death.27 Jul 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil fined after 2.8 million litres of 'raw human sewage' spilled into 'spiritually significant' stream"Multiple alarms were raised, and their being ignored had serious consequences.”25 Jul 03:11 AM
New ZealandWaikato club rugby: Suburbs roaring in 2024United Matamata Sports look to remain unbeaten at home in the second round.19 Jul 06:59 PM
New ZealandFive people injured after car and truck crashEmergency services were alerted to the crash about 12.10pm.17 Jul 01:20 AM
New ZealandYoung couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they ownBaby bracelets and baby books, 'they’re just all gone'.16 Jul 05:01 AM
New ZealandLotto luck for Te Aroha playerPowerball was not struck and has rolled over to Wednesday night.14 Jul 07:43 PM
New ZealandTruck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.11 Jul 08:03 PM
New ZealandSH2 fatal crash victim namedEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.10 Jul 09:35 PM
New ZealandWaikato visitor destination among world's most magical placesThe local tourism hotspot features highly in a new international ranking.05 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato club rugby: Pirongia headline Colts semi-finalsTop 2024 women's try scorer grateful for her Melville team and family.05 Jul 09:45 PM
New ZealandNew club rugby trophy honours legacy of Waikato All Blacks greatsThe first match for the Clarke Family Cup took place in Morrinsville last weekend.04 Jul 08:00 PM
RacingRacing: Legarto has building blocks to construct solid campaignKen Kelso says Matamata mare has come back 'huge'.03 Jul 05:45 PM
New ZealandPassenger burned by in-flight coffee spill faces lengthy wait for Emirates’ responseThe Morrinsville man says the airline's 60-day reply time is ridiculous.30 Jun 08:18 PM
New ZealandWaikato and Chiefs gain spots in the big teamsŌtorohanga Sports Club's Cortez Ratima is one of five new All Blacks.25 Jun 05:34 AM
New ZealandPutāruru win Women’s ChampionshipHamiton Old Boys and Ōtorohanga could not be split apart.24 Jun 03:26 AM
New ZealandDairy farmer's fascination for Ford tractors'The cheapest part is always the purchase and then the costs set in.'22 Jun 05:05 PM
New ZealandWaikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council fundingSeveral councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.19 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandBody found near Wairere Falls: Family of Pauline Grey thank police, iwi for searchA rāhui is in place on the Wairere Falls Track for the next seven days.18 Jun 12:08 AM
New ZealandSH27 Matamata to close for three nightsThe testing is necessary ahead of road rehabilitation work.17 Jun 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Did not return': Drone deployed in search for missing woman, 67, near Wairere FallsPolice want to speak to the person who located a jacket on a walk in the area.16 Jun 10:34 PM
