Shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunker
The victim was driving away when he was shot in the back.
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Matamata Country Lodge celebrates full circle moment
The aged care facility, first opened as a maternity hospital, just turned 100 years old.
The first rule of farming club: You do not talk about farming club
Club has a cosmopolitan membership, a 50/50 male/female ratio, and many non-farmers.
Steam rising: Waikato Club Rugby gets underway for 2024
United Matamata Sports will play three of its first four 2024 matches at home.
I unwittingly booked a family holiday with electric fences and charging bulls
The reality of an off-grid stay in Matamata.
Drugs, illegal firearms seized in Matamata police raids
Police say they're pleased to be able to remove firearms from circulation.
Two cars crashing into power pole results in minor injuries
Details of latest accident come after the Easter weekend road toll hit a record high.
Tourism funding on the chopping block as Waikato councils face 'tough times'
Several local councils proposed major funding cuts for the regional body.
Motorcyclist dead after crash with tractor in Richmond Downs
This death brings the Easter holiday road toll to five.
Hunters brace for busy weekend as roar season amps up
Several organisations have asked for vigilance in the outdoors this long weekend.
Farmers fined $23k after dead, emaciated cows found
Farmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.
Vege truck crashes and spills load, SH27 now reopened
Police said they were notified at 4.25am a truck and trailer unit had crashed.
Auckland to Hamilton motorists told to avoid expressway this weekend
Long delays are expected on the Waikato Expressway for the next few weeks.
Wairere Falls walking track closed until May
The popular walking track will close during the week.
A course to rule them all: Hobbiton Halfling Marathon to be a sellout
Participants will get to see some locations never-before accessed by the general public.
Piarere safety improvements in final stages
The Hickey Road intersection of SH1 has been known for road deaths and serious injuries.
Waikato youth selected for New Zealand Youth Ministock team
Three local teenagers have been selected for the New Zealand team of six.
New Zealand's most 'Instagrammable' locations revealed
A newly released ranking, based on Instagram data, shows the country's most popular spots.
Punters on edge for Otaki-Maori Classic
Desert Lightning is favoured in Otaki-Maori Classic, but rain threatens to upset it.
Opie Bosson may find himself in an unusual position at Matamata
Bosson is fresh back from riding Imperatriz to win the Lightning Stakes in Melbourne.
Coroner names Christopher Taukiri as man shot by police near Matamata
Taukiri allegedly pulled a gun on police and another person. His funeral was on Tuesday.
Wife killer released on parole to 'oceanfront luxury' home
The Matamata horse breeder Greg Meads' release has shocked one local who lives nearby.
Matamata police shooting: Identity of man killed by cops yet to be released as coroner makes non-publication order
The 31yo gangster's funeral was held today. Police seized several motorcycles throughout.
La Crique looking to add to elite-level haul
Simon and Katrina Alexander are hopeful the best of La Crique’s season is yet to come.
Motorbikes seized as gang members gather for tangi of man shot by police
Paeroa residents could expect delays on the roads today.
Chicken shed fire 'not flagged as suspicious'
Forty firefighters battled the blaze for about six hours.
Waikato Warehouse stores make switch to solar power
The Warehouse is using a quarter of the power produced by the solar farm.
'Very difficult': Fire destroys Inghams farm chicken shed in Matamata
Forty firefighters battled the blaze.
Striking it lucky: Matamata player's $100k Lotto payday
Waikato winners in Saturday night's draw.
One dead and two injured in multiple Waikato crashes
Three crashes in Waikato have had serious impacts on those involved.
Police fatally shoot man threatening parent and child
Police say the male driver fled during a vehicle stop in Hamilton.
One person with serious injuries after three-vehicle crash near Matamata
One person has sustained serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash.
Roadworks to cause disruptions at Waharoa
Stop-go traffic management will be in place on SH27 at Waharoa but some streets will close
Waikato crash: One in critical condition
Motorists were advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible.