Matamata residents look back on their memories of the Matamata Memorial Centre which is set to be demolished at the end of the month - making way for a new multi-purpose facility. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Some Auckland suburbs have dropped in value, according to a new report - but is it enough for first time buyers?

A new 6 million dollar development is about to be built on the corner of Tainui and Tui streets in Matamata - but first the Council borough building dating back to the 1940’s must come down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The partner of a man shot dead by police accuses cops of withholding information.

South Waikato has had 1.3% population rise in the last year - boosting confidence a regional decline is not on the cards. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Driver who killed Kerry Gunn had been drinking, but only sentenced to home detention.

Recent report predictions that rural districts may see a population decline in years to come is being rebutted by the South Waikato which has had 1.3% population rise in the last year. - Made with funding from NZ On Air

Travel is safer now, so fewer of us are dying in large-scale disasters, but climate change could reverse the trend.

A man has died after an accident with farming equipment in Waikato.

Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga is optimistic about the future of his region - but wants government agencies bought back to the district. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A truck wash operating on a reserve has been shut down after a resident discovered polluted water was running into a stream leading to the Waikato River and the regional council had done nothing about it until he complained.

Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick discusses the release of the Maxim Institute population decline report today, and what the Rotorua Lakes Council are doing to buck the trend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Four people have been taken to Waikato Hospital after car crash today.

Watch: A dramatic video of a fight on Hamilton's main street has emerged.

The search for three men who went missing in separate water incidents over the weekend has resumed today.

A search is underway for a 21-year-old swimmer who failed to resurface near Waipuke Reserve, say police.

An alleged "smooth-talking" motel burglar has been arrested in Hamilton.

Emergency services are tackling a house fire in Hamilton.

It may be the digital age but libraries are coming to a street near you, and they need your books. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.

Northern Districts cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn has been found not guilty of rape.

The jury has retired in the Hamilton District Court rape trial of Northern Districts cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn.

An ancient fossil of a giant penguin - discovered near Kawhia in 2006 and estimated to be 28 million years old - has become an official

Judge blasts company's measures to prevent chemicals running into stream as 'completely inadequate'.

How many languages can you speak? Hamilton resident Christian Damba knows eight languages and is now adding Te Reo as his ninth. - Made with funding from NZ on Air

How many languages can you speak? Hamilton resident Christian Damba knows eight languages and is now adding Te Reo as his ninth. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Waikato Tainui and Ngati Kahungunu are entering a joint venture, with Tainui's fishing quota fished from Hawke's Bay.

Three men saved by a passing vessel when a bar crossing goes horribly wrong.

A man who shared a ward with convicted double murderer Jason Reihana has spoken of the experience.

The 6-year-old boy could reportedly be heard screaming as he was run over, police say.

Northern District's cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn told his rape trial today he felt the sex with the alleged victim was consensual.