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
New ZealandHobbiton crash: Seven people injuredThe intersection of SH29 and Hopkins Rd has now reopened.31 Mar 10:25 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Mayor Barnes says Government is listeningMatamata-Piako Civic Centre to be unveiled on April 14. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch26 Mar 07:55 PM
New ZealandStudents expelled after several violent incidentsMatamata College has expelled students involved in violent fights at school.19 Mar 07:55 AM
New ZealandAOS at domestic violence incident in Te ArohaThe AOS was called to the domestic violence incident as a precaution.14 Jan 09:11 AM
New ZealandFriends witness Tauranga woman's fatal crash in rear-view mirrorFriends of the 24-year-old saw part of the fatal crash unfold in their rearview mirror20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandPerson dead after Waikato crashA woman died following a crash near Matamata.18 Nov 01:21 AM
New ZealandLarge bird nests force four hour power cut to Waikato townsThe birds have chosen the worst place possible to build their nests.16 Nov 07:11 PM
New ZealandHitchhiker robbed at knifepoint by driver who stoppedThe male victim handed over several hundred dollars after being threatened with a knife15 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandOne badly hurt in Matamata crashThe injured person was trapped following the crash, police say.29 Sep 08:38 AM
PropertyRural paradise is easy commuteThe neighbours are out of sight and sound and there is room to roam.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand$390k software fraud: Matamata man jailedA software developer has been jailed for a "calculated, cold and deliberate" fraud.21 Jul 07:28 AM
New ZealandFour injured in crash in WaharoaFour people have been injured in a crash between a truck and car in Waharoa tonight19 Jul 07:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland man missing, aged 94The elderly man set out for Taupo this morning but never arrived.18 Jul 11:20 AM
New ZealandDeath at school: Ellie's 'big life' celebratedGirl who died at Walton School after medical event farewelled in Matamata.04 Jul 07:01 AM
New ZealandPrincipal's 'adorable' 7yo daughter dies at schoolA principal's daughter died from a medical event on the school grounds.02 Jul 06:31 PM
New ZealandThieves clean out school's digital devicesA small Waikato school is back to pens and paper after the theft of its laptops and iPads.06 Jun 03:22 AM
New ZealandForgotten toasties raze Matamata houseA Matamata house burnt down after a man forgot about his dinner and went to bed.27 May 11:05 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Hauraki farm cleanup to cost millions.Farmers will be waiting for months to get access to their land. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch21 Apr 06:57 AM
CrimeMan stabbed in neck in MatamataA man has been hospitalised in Waikato this morning after he was stabbed in the neck.08 Apr 09:34 PM
New ZealandOne dead in car crash with truckThe accident happened at the intersection of State Highway 27 and Wairere Rd.04 Apr 05:33 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Hinuera School memories shared by 99-year-oldVic Maffey went to Hinuera School in the 1920’s and helped rebuild some of the school after a fire in 1972. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch31 Mar 06:20 AM
VideoWatch NZ Herald Local Focus: Former Hinuera School student returns to see trees planted 80 years ago As Hinuera School marks 125 years of education Matamata resident Ethel Gray returns to check up on the trees she planted 80 years ago. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch30 Mar 12:30 PM
EntertainmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Matamata residents farewell beloved community hallMatamata 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.04 Mar 01:20 AM
