Matamata & Piako news
Man jailed after running over Kiwi Olympian at roadworks site, nearly kills him
Dave Rodger's injuries were so severe, police prepared for a homicide investigation.
'They’re welcomed, gumboots and all': Waihou's rural coffee haven
“Every day is different and we feel as though we’re making a difference in people’s day.”
'Genuinely cared for': School family united after lightning strike, hall fire
The school's performing arts centre and new-entrants class were demolished after the fire.
'Kick them out': Aussie landlord sends his kids to NZ to evict tenants
The tenants felt they “had no rights and no choice” other than to leave that day.
'I was begging them': Man with broken neck went home fed up after ED wait
"They just didn't take my concerns seriously," Urlich reflects on his ordeal.
Rukumoana Schaafhausen rejoins TGH board of directors
They also appointed Warwick Tauwhare-George as advisor to the board.
'Definitely my favourite tractor': A little Fergy called Eric
Ross Sainsbury 'deliberately find jobs that I can use Eric for'.
One Bold Cat shows claws to overhaul Skew Wiff at Matamata
Late dash seals victory in Group 1 race with the upcoming Livamol the next goal.
The big losers out of Arrowfield Stud Plate reshuffle
The Arrowfield Stud Plate looks the same but in reality could be very different.
Full Force hoping to make next step
The son of Cosmic Force showed plenty of class during his juvenile term.
Waikato food producers the focus of five-course degustation dinner
The Taste of Waikato will be held in October.
'Major milestone': Piarere roundabout opens to traffic
Construction of the roundabout got under way in January.
Former St Peter's student recalls ‘strange’ piggyback rides with naked teacher at hot pools
But Geoffrey Coker's lawyer claims the allegations are 'conflated rumours' and fake.
'Machine that constantly tunes itself': Waikato tourism operators stand out
Three local operators are in line for a Tourism Industry Award.
Taupō tourism operator makes splash on national stage
Resilient tourist operator gains award, two decades on.
Full Force hoping to make next step
The son of Cosmic Force showed plenty of class during his juvenile term.
Waikato food producers the focus of five-course degustation dinner
The Taste of Waikato will be held in October.
Waikato News
Health practitioner denies sharing Olivia Podmore's medical info with coaches
Practitioner agrees an old boys' network existed in Cycling NZ.
'He didn't walk there': Missing man's mother has questions after remains found on isolated farm
She is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.
Arrest made after aggravated robbery at Hamilton bar
A 31-year-old man allegedly presented a knife to a bartender, demanding and taking money.
More Matamata-Piako News
Aitchison, Murray add to NZ Paralympics medal count
A silver and a bronze were added to the New Zealand medal tally overnight.
Piarere roundabout to be in use from September
Construction of the roundabout got underway in January.