PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Lost for 3 nights in the bush - 'they can't believe I am alive'Liam McPherson: 'On the last day, I just couldn't walk. My body was just drained.'04 May 05:30 PM
New Zealand'We are all just elated': Man found alive in bush after three days"Cold and weak" but alive after three days in bush.02 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Te Aroha Four Square owners deliver groceries to vulnerable, elderlyAdam and Alyce Phimester have come out from behind the checkout to hit the road.20 Apr 10:12 PM
New ZealandAnother 12 cases of Covid-19 from weddingClusters of Covid-19 from Marist College, Matamata pub, Bluff wedding continue to grow.02 Apr 01:40 AM
New ZealandBunnings stores to close days after Christmas in 'cruel' blow for workers'Four days' notice over Christmas is unacceptable,' says Kāpiti Coast councillor.23 Dec 08:00 AM
NPCRugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clashErrors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.09 Nov 10:48 AM
NPCRugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in LautokaHumid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.06 Nov 09:53 PM
NPCRugby: NZ Marist defeat NZ Heartland XV in Te ArohaFirst victory by the Marist side in the annual fixture since 2011.02 Nov 04:18 AM
New Zealand66-year-old bashed in face in Waikato robberyPolice are seeking a 22-year-old man over the aggravated burglary.11 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandTwo badly hurt in Waikato crashOne person has suffered life-threatening injuries in the Te Aroha crash.22 Jun 10:46 PM
New ZealandExplosion in Waikato leaves one person seriously injuredPolice are investigating the cause of an explosion that put a person in hospital.04 Jun 07:22 AM
New ZealandPerson suffers serious burns in suspected gas explosionOne person is in a serious condition after they were burned in a suspected gas explosion.04 Jun 01:18 AM
New ZealandChristmas cheer left down in the dumpsA Christmas parcel from the Te Aroha community has been dumped in Castlecliff12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeetle larvae found wriggling around in cigarettes'They can chew through plastic, they can chew through aluminium foil'26 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for bestiality, 'huge' child porn collectionCONTENT WARNING: Richard McNair videoed himself having sex with a cow.08 Oct 01:15 AM
BusinessWaikato tourism gets $1.7m Govt boostPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced new funding for Waikato tourism.03 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandDriver charged over fence-railing crashMan faces careless driving charge over Te Aroha farm fence crash21 Sep 04:55 AM
New ZealandWaikato police hope sobering crash photo saves livesThe occupants managed to walk away relatively unscathed.20 Sep 12:06 AM
RugbyHeartland Championship rugby in reviewSeveral matches decided inside final 10 minutes have big bearing opening day points table26 Aug 10:45 AM
New ZealandMan's despair peaks into attempted 'suicide by cop'A judge said the Te Aroha man's actions were "dangerous" but also out of character.22 Aug 03:20 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
OpinionClaire TrevettTrevett: Baby Neve Te Aroha - thankfully without 'Morrinsville' for a middle nameCOMMENT: Eyes welled up a bit as Neve blinked at the noisy media and promptly fell asleep.24 Jun 01:32 AM
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 ZealandChurch sale marks the end of artist's fantasyWhy buy a house when you can have a church complete with indoor baptismal hot pool25 Mar 07:13 AM
New ZealandFugitive jumps into river to make getawayA fugitive from justice has jumped into the Waihou River to evade police.13 Feb 01:42 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand small towns, as you've never seen themScientists creates unique maps of NZ small towns.05 Feb 06:50 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 ZealandArdern's first job: Address divisionAnnette King says Ardern will follow through on promises to rural communities.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandArrests after Waikato drug bustTwo men have been arrested after cocaine bust in Te Aroha20 Sep 02:41 AM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Top cop and former drug lord lead fight against PA hui raising awareness on P was held in Ngongotaha. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Jun 07:05 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Top cop and former drug lord lead fight against PA hui raising awareness on P was held in Ngongotaha. Watch10 Jun 07:05 AM
New ZealandDrone shows flood damage in Te ArohaDrone footage has revealed the extent of damage in the Waikato following Cyclone Cook.13 Apr 11:40 PM
TelecommunicationsWatch NZH Local Focus: Frustration growing ultra-fast in Matamata-PiakoWaikato towns are on the list but businesses are sick of waiting for ultra-fast broadband. And some have even taken matters into their own hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Dec 11:39 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Frustration growing ultra-fast in Matamata-PiakoWaikato towns are on the list but businesses are sick of waiting for ultra-fast broadband. And some have even taken matters into their own hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch12 Dec 11:38 PM