New Zealand'We are all just elated': Man found alive in bush after three days"Cold and weak" but alive after three days in bush.02 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandWhere is Liam Mcpherson? Canyon staff join searchTwelve search and rescue teams are looking for the 28-year-old in the Waiorongomai Valley.02 May 12:53 AM
New ZealandPM's former principal hits back at her comments: 'I don't want an epidemic in my community'"We don't want a situation to develop where all of the hard work is undone."22 Apr 06:54 AM
New ZealandMatamata woman's anxious 8-day wait for test resultsThe ministry has apologised and says its average wait time is around 24 hours.06 Apr 09:46 PM
New ZealandMatamata St Patrick's Day celebration cluster rises to 61 casesThird largest Covid-19 cluster in New Zealand is linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.06 Apr 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Matamata Covid 19 cluster: A case of Russian rouletteA pub, a St Patrick's Day party and a highly contagious virus. What could go wrong?03 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandBluff wedding cluster now second biggest in countryClusters around the country grow, while others remain steady.03 Apr 01:37 AM
New ZealandA small town's Covid-19 cluster: A bar, a St Patrick's Day party and 45 casesAll cases were linked either directly or indirectly to a Matamata bar, DHB said.02 Apr 04:51 AM
New ZealandMatamata Covid-19 cluster rises to 37 casesWaikato town's cluster has been linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.01 Apr 04:06 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: 1 new case for Matamata, total cases tip to 24 overnightThe low number is a relief given the sudden spike in cases, Mayor Ash Tanner says.30 Mar 10:29 PM
New ZealandDesperate attempts to stop Covid-19 spread in Matamata as cases growOfficials considered road-blocking the Waikato town to stop the spread.30 Mar 12:45 AM
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