Matamata & Piako news
SH1 at Karāpiro to close up to four times a year for maintenance works
The first closure will take place for four days in January.
New CEO has spent 30 years with Matamata council
Manaia Te Wiata has been the council's group manager for business support for 30 years.
How $20 and two cannabis roaches got two men locked up for three years
'Clearly, it was a stupid thing to do', a judge pointed out.
SH29 Piarere roundabout approach in need of urgent repairs
Emergency road repairs are being carried out tomorrow, November 28.
Victims traumatised: Teen robber on e-bail robs petrol station, twice
One of the staff members was injured after being kicked in the face.
Man jailed after running over Kiwi Olympian at roadworks site, nearly kills him
Dave Rodger's injuries were so severe, police prepared for a homicide investigation.
'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'.
One Bold Cat shows claws to overhaul Skew Wiff at Matamata
Late dash seals victory in Group 1 race with the upcoming Livamol the next goal.
The big losers out of Arrowfield Stud Plate reshuffle
The Arrowfield Stud Plate looks the same but in reality could be very different.
Full Force hoping to make next step
The son of Cosmic Force showed plenty of class during his juvenile term.
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.'
Waikato News
Police given special powers amid gang retaliation fears after woman’s death in Waikato
Homicide investigation continues into Turipapa Tukere's death in Ngāruawāhia.
'River and alcohol don’t mix': Police issue warning about popular water activity
Popular float has a dark and dangerous side.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in December 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
More Matamata-Piako News
'It's called humour': Waikato RSA defends guest who sported blackface at quiz night
The blackface costume choice has been labelled insensitive and racist but not funny.
Waikato Paralympians shine with four medals at Paris 2024 Summer Games
Waikato Paralympians won four of New Zealand's nine medals at the Paris 2024 Games.
'You're not alone': On a mission to help women through menopause
'That tells you that right at the age when you could become a CEO women are dropping out.'