TravelMatamata: A home fit for a HobbitPamela Wade finds a farm turned into a fantasy setting.22 Jan 03:30 AM
TravelVisiting Middle-earth in New ZealandStanding in front of a round green door, set into a cheery hillside, I half expect to see Gandalf the Grey and Bilbo Baggins wandering up the footpath.13 Dec 12:00 AM
Small BusinessLord of the ripoffs, Aussies accuse KiwisAustralian <i>Lord of the Rings</i> fans have accused Kiwis of exploiting tourists by overcharging for tours of the major movie attraction.17 Apr 09:27 PM
LifestyleRetail therapy: Whatever makes you happyIt hasn't been proven, but we think you would find it difficult to be unhappy in these new socks by Karen Walker.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish teen admits crash deathsAn English teenager, in New Zealand on his OE, has admitted killing two people and injuring four others in a car crash near Matamata earlier this year.12 May 03:07 AM
New ZealandMother of two dead on highway hit-and-runCatherine Matson was killed near Matamata in an apparent hit-and-run early yesterday.06 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMeads sentence sets 'dangerous precedent'Men will see murder as cheaper than divorce following the Greg Meads sentence, Sensible Sentencing...31 Mar 11:00 PM
RacingRacing: Top Guineas hopes given worst barriersWell-drawn Sierra Nevada could justify Otto's Derby aspirations.16 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomySeen the movie, booked the flightJust how influential are the movies in transforming audiences into potential tourists?02 Dec 04:00 PM
