New ZealandMatamata virus cluster linked to St Patrick's Day eventThere are nine cases linked to the event at a local business30 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandWaikato councils in a stink over leaky pipeMatamata-Piako mayor says regional council didn't play fair in prosecuting his council.25 Feb 01:47 AM
New ZealandWaihi Beach murder accused appears in courtA 21-year-old Matamata man faces a murder charge after an incident on January 4.06 Jan 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIt's Christmas all year round for Te Puke shopkeeperDr Angela Thomson passed up a career in law to open her own Christmas shop in Te Puke.13 Dec 11:25 AM
EntertainmentAmericans - and the PM - react to Stephen Colbert's New Zealand WeekWhat did Americans think of Stephen Colbert's quest to become The Newest Zealander?19 Nov 11:52 PM
New ZealandTens of thousands of dollars spent on briefing this term's councillorsFive Waikato councils whisk councillors away to retreats to brush up on council business.19 Nov 01:46 AM
New ZealandPerson killed in crash near MorrinsvilleThe incident happened on a rural road near Morrinsville.24 Jun 06:55 PM
New ZealandPerson hit and killed by truck in ManurewaGreat South Rd is closed in both directions following the crash.10 Jun 09:20 PM
New ZealandTrial date set for Matamata man accused of partner's deathParaki Edwards will spend another 14 months in custody after a trial date was set today.27 May 09:37 PM
TravelHobbiton: Middle England to Middle EarthMatamata's lead tourist attraction reviewed by folk from the ShiresWatch20 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandCyclist dies at scene of crash in Matamata, State Highway 27 closedEmergency services are on the scene, with a helicopter also dispatched.30 Apr 07:22 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Māori Land Wars theme for youth holiday programmeStudents spend school holidays studying history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch26 Apr 08:51 PM
New ZealandSH27 closed after minibus crashA minibus crash has closed State Highway 28 at Tatuanui, north of Matamata.31 Mar 01:17 AM
New ZealandTruck driver admits fatal crash, despite having no memory of itJohnathan Coombe says he doesn't remember why his truck drifted across the centre line.26 Mar 09:22 PM
New ZealandAuckland man dies in hospital after Waikato crashPolice are investigating how the crash occurred which claimed the Auckland man's life.25 Mar 11:32 PM
New ZealandPerson critical after crash north of MatamataThe crash occurred at the intersection of SH27 and Kereone Rd, north of Matamata.19 Mar 11:29 PM
New ZealandWoman confirmed dead in Matamata crashA woman is believed to have died in a car accident at Ngarua, north of Matamata.16 Mar 03:58 AM
New ZealandOne dead after serious crash on SH29 near MatamataRoad blocked at the site of the crash between Pond and Hopkins Roads.13 Mar 05:07 PM
New ZealandBoat propeller death: How teen's fun day turned tragicSix weeks after starting high school, Billy Crabb had already left a mark.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after a crash near RotoruaA person is critical after a crash on State Highway 5 near the Matamata turnoff.08 Mar 09:52 PM
New Zealand'I can't forgive him' - David White on his daughter's killerFamily violence campaigner David White is touring 71 electorates in 71 days.15 Feb 07:48 PM
New Zealand'This is how people die': Near miss in tourist hotspot shocks driverThe driver seemed convinced he was doing the right thing.03 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandWoman dead in Matamata incident was mother of sixA baby boy is fighting for his life after suffering critical injuries. His mother is dead.25 Dec 09:27 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after woman found dead, baby injuredThe woman was found dead at the property shortly after midday yesterday.24 Dec 10:26 PM
New ZealandTwo critical after two separate Matamata crashesTwo people are critical after separate crashes near Matamata.09 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandMan ripped off elderly on cruel four-year spreeJade Roa's offending stretched from Kaikohe to Te Kuiti to Hastings in the east.29 Nov 04:58 AM
New ZealandAuckland skydiver seriously injures leg in fallThe 29-year-old fractured her leg in the fall and remains in Waikato Hospital.14 Nov 07:42 PM
BusinessWaikato tourism gets $1.7m Govt boostPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced new funding for Waikato tourism.03 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandTruck and trailer crash blocks Waikato roadMotorists urged to avoid Paeroa-Tahuna Rd near Tahuna after a truck and trailer has rolled02 Sep 02:31 AM
New ZealandTruck crash closes SH29 near MatamataA stretch of SH29, near Matamata, will be closed for several hours due to a truck crash.18 Jul 06:35 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
New ZealandSchoolboy flung into the air by mini-tornado"Pretty scary, painful" flight in a tornado for Matamata student.18 Jun 07:54 PM
New ZealandHorror start to holiday weekend on roadsSeveral people have been hurt, and one killed, since the holiday road toll period began.01 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandOne dead after Matamata car crashA person has been killed and three others injured after two separate crashes overnight.20 Apr 07:16 PM
