New ZealandDrug syndicate kingpin used Uber to send firearm between cities after gang threatMadison Fraser-Webb used his mum, sister, and other relatives to help launder drug money.12 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandMatamata-Piako Mayor hits out at Government with expenditure adAsh Tanner's message has prompted a pithy comeback from the Local Government Minister.06 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandBaby’s ‘preventable’ death followed missed Well-Child checks, parents' 'deep mistrust'By his death at 11 weeks, Azariah Levi weighed about 3kg, similar to a newborn.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom sharemilkers to co-owners: Waikato couple eye full farm ownership next17 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleWedding photos in the veggie aisle: The 30-year love story that began in a Tauranga supermarket09 Apr 02:12 AM
New ZealandFrom chemo to Nightglow: Mum marks cancer remission at Waikato balloon festival22 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandRed tractor fan’s rare Farmall find becomes Putāruru parade favouriteThe 1953 Farmall FC sports a rare loader and grader blade combination.14 Feb 04:45 PM
RacingClash of unbeaten fillies highlight of superstar Matamata meetingTwo local fillies dominate the richest race on Matamata racing's biggest day.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dies after two-vehicle crash near MatamataEmergency services were called to the scene at 12.15pm.01 Feb 04:39 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured, road closed following Matamata crashThe crash on Puketutu Rd was reported to police at about 12.15pm.01 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandFrom nurse to knockout: Hamilton boxer’s surprising path to the world ranksSheilla Yama struck Pacific Games gold in the Solomon Islands in 2023.27 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
