New Zealand'Children are the future': New group aims to unite farming families“It’s important to have a good network of people around you.”11 Aug 02:30 AM
RacingMick On Monday: Everest pressure could pave way for Kiwi lassAlabama Lass is chasing an Australian win that could be worth milions10 Aug 05:00 PM
RugbyNZ's ugliest trophy? 105 year-old rugby cup on the line in RotoruaThe Peace Cup was inaugurated to mark the end of World War I.08 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: All Black buys $3.5m Waikato home; Rich Lister and hospo queen celebrate milestone birthdays06 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite a mess': Man who rammed cop car in stolen vehicle given jail and a $10k bill01 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'One fatality', three injured in Te Aroha crashDiversions are in place as police attend the scene of a two-car accident.13 Jun 03:46 AM
New ZealandState Highway 26/27 roundabout blocked by rolled truckThe road is expected to be partially blocked until 3pm.09 Jun 02:06 AM
RacingHarlech headlines Gerard's strong team in Te Rapa featuresTe Rapa has the full range of racing options from juveniles to jumps racing on Saturday.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's track death: Transport bosses reject call to ban or slow trains after schoolFencing will be installed to deter people from entering the rail corridor.20 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandHobbiton Movie Set receives Guinness World Record Peter Jackson's Waikato film set has claimed a big record.19 May 05:00 PM
PropertyCouple bought 125-year-old church on a whim - put their bed next to the pulpit “We would be driving past a church and Suzanne would go, ‘Stop, stop, stop.'"13 May 08:25 AM
RacingTomodachi delivers milestone win for Andrew Scott in Rotorua mudMatamata trainer one of the few to reach 1000 career wins in New Zealand.10 May 05:48 AM
RacingPunters should be on weather watch ahead of Rotorua featureIt is that time of the year when the weather forecast becomes as important as race form.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSolar panels slash farmer's power billsMalcolm Jones' milking shed is entirely solar-powered, comprising 380 panels.06 May 10:35 PM
RacingCashla Bay has form, wet-track credentials for Te Rapa featureThe juvenile race is one of the last chances this season for horses to secure black-type.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland man named as victim in Wairere Falls deathA walker saw him fall into the river at 11.50am on Saturday.23 Apr 09:52 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after falling into river near Wairere FallsPolice, search and rescue staff located the man’s body late this afternoon.20 Apr 06:50 AM
RacingMatamata mare seeking Holy Grail – a Group 1 win in AustraliaMajor race wins across the Tasman have been hard to come by for NZ's best horses in 2025.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Police crack down on reckless dirt bike ridingThree stolen dirt bikes were recovered in Matamata after a police warrant.10 Apr 02:43 AM
New Zealand‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddiesThe victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.07 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘I didn’t deserve it’: Cancer victim’s words from grave after violent patu attack'This is not how I wanted to spend my last six months alive,' the victim wrote.06 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandSH29 reopens follow truck breakdownThe truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.03 Apr 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Do not do it': Coroner's plea to drivers after three alcohol-related crash deathsSahil Prasad was driving home when he was struck by Jack Halliday, driving a work ute.31 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘I just feel sick’: Woman who rescued kids off Matamata train tracks feared death ‘inevitable’A local woman said she had pulled five toddlers off the same stretch of train tracks. 13 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Ute driver’s shock at undertaking truckHe overtook the truck using a passing lane before it sped up, he claims.12 Mar 09:00 PM
CrimeMayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata CollegePolice and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.12 Mar 07:46 PM
New ZealandTragedy: Young female student dies after being hit by train near schoolPolice said the young female died at the scene despite receiving medical attention.12 Mar 06:08 AM
New ZealandNot a ‘popularity contest’: Top- and bottom-ranked Waikato mayors revealedOne Waikato mayor is ranked New Zealand's worst, only two local mayors are in top 10.11 Mar 05:00 PM
