Latest from Matamata-Piako District

Helmet would have saved farmer - police

Couple struggle with daughters' loss

Kerry and Lynne Martin are unsure about swimming in Samoa after losing their two daughters in the tsunami.

Girl dies in her father's arms

A grieving dad has told how he cradled his 10-year-old daughter in his arms as she passed away from an asthma attack.

Killer ute driver avoids prison term

Racing: Spring stars please Sargent

Elderly woman injured after car hit by train

Decorated WWII gunner dies

Police name Waikato crash victim

One dead after collision in Waikato

Truck hits bridge near Matamata

Hive thieves rustle over a million bees

Date set for horse breeder on murder charge

Man dies after car crashes through fence

Dad: Murder accused upset over child

The horseracing identity charged with killing his wife was allegedly distraught at the thought he wouldn't be able to see their daughter.

Woman shot dead in Waikato

A woman has been shot dead in Matamata this morning.

NZ town bans students from McDonald's

Car in fatal crash may have crossed centre line

Two arrested over Waikato bank robberies