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Watch NZH Local Focus: Matamata residents farewell beloved community hall

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.

Watch NZH Local Focus: New civic centre for Matamata

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.

Watch NZH Local Focus: New civic centre for Matamata

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.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Decline? What decline? Hauraki Mayor talks up region

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.

Missing US tourist found cold and wet

Lost American tourist found cold and wet after getting lost on a Waikato walking track.

Tramper missing from Waikato track

Police said the man, in his 30s, had failed to meet up with a friend.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Internet speeds an election issue in Morrinsville

The expected roll-out of Ultra Fast Broadband in Morrinsville may be 18 months ahead of the original schedule - but it's not soon enough for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air

First photos of Kiwi in Trump's team

Through international fame and fortune, Chris Liddell has remained loyal to New Zealand business and causes.

Camp boss quits; backpacker's new claim

Manager of council holiday park resigns after allegations of misconduct. New details emerge

McClay welcomes US young leaders delegation (+video)

Circle_see_more_DP.epsmattmartinsmile.epsFUTURE FOCUS: Members of the American Council of Young Political Leaders visited Rotorua

15 dead in 'disastrous' week on NZ roads

Only five days into November, 10 people have already died on our roads, and police fear another 60 to 70 people could be killed before the end of the year.

Eight dead on roads this month already

It's just the third day of November yet eight people have already died on the country's roads.

Teen worked at fundraiser before crash

Corbin Morgan, 16, was killed in a car crash while travelling back from a farm where he worked with three friends to raise funds for a rugby trip to Argentina.

'Tears and hugs' after 16yo dies in crash

Shocked friends and schoolmates pay tribute to teenager killed after the car he was travelling in crashed near Matamata.

Pilot 'lived and breathed aviation'

The elderly man killed in a light plane crash at Matamata Aerodrome has been described as an aviation enthusiast, and a brilliant pilot.

Car blocks rail track, woman trapped

A car is blocking a railway track in Matamata after crashing into a warning light pole.

Free accommodation if you 'bring bubbly'

A campground manager who offered Hobbiton-bound tourists free accommodation in return for alcohol is under investigation by his employer.

Motorcyclist crossed centre line in crash

A motorcyclist is believed to have crossed the centre line and crashed into a car near Matamata yesterday.