Matamata & Piako news
'Kick them out': Aussie landlord sends his kids to NZ to evict tenants
The tenants felt they “had no rights and no choice” other than to leave that day.
'I was begging them': Man with broken neck went home fed up after ED wait
"They just didn't take my concerns seriously," Urlich reflects on his ordeal.
Rukumoana Schaafhausen rejoins TGH board of directors
They also appointed Warwick Tauwhare-George as advisor to the board.
Three dead in separate crashes in Auckland, Waikato
One of the deaths occurred after a ute and motorcyclist collided in Clendon Park.
'Our place is your place': From dairy factory to vibrant community hub
'It benefits our community and preserves our history.'
'Definitely my favourite tractor': A little Fergy called Eric
Ross Sainsbury 'deliberately find jobs that I can use Eric for'.
Full Force hoping to make next step
The son of Cosmic Force showed plenty of class during his juvenile term.
Waikato food producers the focus of five-course degustation dinner
The Taste of Waikato will be held in October.
'Major milestone': Piarere roundabout opens to traffic
Construction of the roundabout got under way in January.
Former St Peter's student recalls ‘strange’ piggyback rides with naked teacher at hot pools
But Geoffrey Coker's lawyer claims the allegations are 'conflated rumours' and fake.
'Machine that constantly tunes itself': Waikato tourism operators stand out
Three local operators are in line for a Tourism Industry Award.
Taupō tourism operator makes splash on national stage
Resilient tourist operator gains award, two decades on.
RSA left redfaced after blackface incident apologises, says it was 'worn in innocence'
“We did not pick up that it had the potential to offend."
'Like a cyclist': Treat riders as vulnerable road users campaigner says
“We are legally allowed on the road and should be able to do so safely.”
Auckland police kept busy during two 'dangerous' attempts to evade arrest
A man associated with the Head Hunters has been arrested after traversing Auckland.
Former St Peter's student recalls ‘strange’ piggyback rides with naked teacher at hot pools
But Geoffrey Coker's lawyer claims the allegations are 'conflated rumours' and fake.
'Machine that constantly tunes itself': Waikato tourism operators stand out
Three local operators are in line for a Tourism Industry Award.
Waikato News
Police name victims 'tragically taken' in triple-fatal Hamilton train crash
The three victims were inside the vehicle when there was a crash with a train.
Cause of Auckland-Hamilton train accident revealed
The accident took place near Auckland's Penrose Station in June last year.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
More Matamata-Piako News
'I live in constant fear of death': Fatal crash victim's sister describes ongoing trauma
The repeat drink-driver who killed her brother has now been sent to jail.
Home Kills film tour brings Waikato and BOP to the big screen
Home Kills film tour hits Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Coromandel cinemas with Q&A sessions
'Outstanding' builds from Waikato make House of the Year list
The Top 100 homes will now undergo a second round of judging.