New Zealand'Amazing feeling’: Waikato winner takes Young Farmer regional finalCam Clayton edged out Te Miro farmer Stephen Brunskill by just three points.29 Mar 10:09 PM
RacingTrainers look to heavens before final Group 1s of the seasonClouds hang over some involved in Trentham's huge meeting on Saturday.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive generations drive organic dairy innovation at CleavedaleThe organic Jersey herd now milks 460 cows, with milk sold across the North Island.22 Mar 04:03 PM
New ZealandFrom chemo to Nightglow: Mum marks cancer remission at Waikato balloon festival22 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandFrom nurse to knockout: Hamilton boxer’s surprising path to the world ranks27 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingRichardson believes fillies spot on for $1.5m challengeA Matamata stable has two good fillies in the $1.5m 3-year-old race on Saturday.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDairy expo returns to Bedford Park in FebruaryThe two-day expo runs at Bedford Park, Matamata, on February 18 and 19.07 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandFrom Morrinsville to Black Ferns: Vici-Rose Green’s rapid rise to rugby’s top tierIt has been a rollercoaster year for the Morrinsville girl.05 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandClandestine lab, drugs found as police hit suspected Waikato dealersAbout 16 police staff conducted search warrants in Matamata-Piako, Hauraki and Coromandel.19 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandFlames and smoke pour from car on SH29The burning vehicle had stopped at the side of the road near the Kaimai Summit.17 Dec 11:25 PM
New Zealand'He had big plans': Farmer killed in crash was planning marriage proposal Tony Fox, 34, died when a car hit a power pole on SH2 near Karangahake.11 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Take extra care': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze by Karāpiro highwayCambridge, Tīrau and Matamata crews are there with three fire engines and a water tanker.09 Dec 04:33 AM
New ZealandMcCaw Homestead opens its doors to visitorsThe museum’s kitchen and laundry now open to visitors after major updates.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Someone I’ll never meet saved my life’: Waikato dad on kidney donor's giftLast year, 70 donors helped more than 200 people receive lifesaving transplants.20 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice 'concerned' for man last seen three days ago'Louis', 44, was last seen at about 10am on November 13.16 Nov 01:04 AM
New ZealandFrom log hauler to showpiece: The truck Alf couldn’t let go ofAlf Williamson’s prized 1992 Foden S106 has clocked more than 1.6 million km.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne ring to rule them all! Hollywood actor crashes Hobbiton weddingSharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride got married at Hobbiton on Monday.28 Oct 08:28 PM
New ZealandChanging of the guard: Waikato mayors out as new faces sweep inOnly Hauraki, South Waikato, Waitomo and Ruapehu kept their mayors.16 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuMāori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councilsHamilton's Māori ward looks safe, with 'keep' votes ahead by more than 1000.14 Oct 06:10 AM
RacingMick On Monday: The historic black-type week nobody plannedWelcome to the busiest black-type week in New Zealand thoroughbred racing history.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis turn to freezers and firearms as meat prices biteMorrinsville butcher Graeme Hodges says homekill demand surged after Covid.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Macindoe takes Hamilton mayoraltyVoting has closed, and the first results have come in this afternoon. 11 Oct 05:14 AM
RacingMick On Monday: Abandoned Cup runners to get crack at take twoThe Matamata Cup was canned because of surface water but punters won't have to wait long.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand Major delay on SH1 near KarapiroPolice say one lane has reopened but diversions and delays remain in place.03 Oct 12:14 AM
New ZealandRising toll: Eight crashes during Motorcycle Awareness Month prompt police warningEight recent crashes left two people dead, three critical and three seriously injured.02 Oct 04:24 AM
UFC'A beautiful privilege': First Kiwi woman in UFC on the pressure of her positionThe Matamata fighter will be the first Kiwi woman to compete in the UFC octagon.25 Sep 11:39 PM
RacingRacing’s biggest names confirm for Te Rapa regardless of weatherWeather could have final say on who is the horse to beat in Saturday's Group 1 at Te Rapa.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPiarere roundabout project completeConstruction of the 60-metre roundabout on the intersection of SH1 and SH29 began in 2024.16 Sep 12:52 AM
