'I should bury you': Filthy Few gangster kidnaps man for violent beating
He later leads police on dramatic Christmas Eve chase through suburban Mount streets.
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Truck with trailer goes up in flames on Waikato highway, lanes blocked
The incident has blocked the northbound and southbound lanes.
Bardoul duo now both capped by Steamers
On retiring from rugby, Johan turned to teaching and hopes to become a professional coach.
Rail crossing tragedy kills Matamata pastor
Sean Schute was a co-pastor at the Matamata Baptist Church and a family man.
MPs and farmers go head to head in John Luxton Memorial Match
Money raised supports young Māori from the local area into agricultural careers
'So sad': Family and friends stunned after couple killed in Matamata crash
Family, friends pay tribute to couple killed in Matamata triple fatal crash.
Cambridge murder victim, accused both granted interim suppression
The 42-year-old faces a charge of murder after an alleged incident at Cambridge.
'There will be a day of reckoning': Family's anger after drugged driver kills man
Craig Searle's family have told the driver they will never forgive him for what he's done.
Schools evacuated, locked down: Ministry confirms six threats made
Some schools in Waikato, Thames, and Gisborne were affected.
Person of interest found after a man was shot and seriously hurt in Waikato
The wounded man remains in a serious condition in hospital.
Meth cook's mum's unwitting involvement in son's P production
Steven Griffiths had a reputation as a good P cook in the drug world.
One dead after crash south of Matamata
Emergency services received reports of a single-vehicle crash at about 6.30am.
Crash that killed 13yo girl, injured four other children still under investigation
Police are refusing to comment on the crash that killed a 13yo girl in Matamata.
Large Matamata fire under investigation
An investigation into last night's fire at Viking Kayaks will begin today.
Holiday road toll ends with 17 people killed on our roads
Seventeen people died on New Zealand roads over the holiday period.
Horror Matamata crash: Three remain in critical condition, others stable
The occupants are still recovering in hospital, three remain critical.
Children aged 10-13 thrown from car, critical after Matamata crash
Four of the five are in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.
The 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?
How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?
Piako planting protects life-supporting capacity of freshwater
Scheme is part of government's $1.2 billion Jobs for Nature programme
Three Waters Reform divides Waikato councils
Most councils take a mild stance towards reform, but some voices ask for stronger position
Eight 'staff wellbeing' complaints laid against high school
Worksafe has not yet visited the school due to the Delta Covid-19 outbreak.
Manhunt for dangerous suspect who fled police after crashing into vehicle
Eagle helicopter joins midnight hunt.
'Frenzied attack': Man jailed 16 years for killing partner, injuring baby on Xmas Eve
Michelle Hurinui was the mother of six children, including the injured toddler.
Matamata Christmas murder: Man admits killing partner, injuring baby
Paraki Edwards' partner Michelle Kayla Hurinui was found dead on Christmas Eve.
Waitakaruru Arboretum is Waikato's secret outdoor gem
Seeds of Renewal offers workshops, and talks around trees, seeds, plants and gardening.
Winner of $8.25m Lotto ticket sold in Matamata comes forward
If you bought a Lotto ticket from Matamata Paper Plus, you could be $8.25m richer.
Hobbiton celebrates new venue with first 'second breakfast'
For short folk, hobbits eat a remarkable amount.
Chemicals on road after truck crash, driver seriously injured, road closed
A truck has rolled on SH27 in Ngarua, in the Matamata-Piako district, early this morning.
81yo man accused of attempting to murder wife in alleged failed suicide pact
The charge stems from an incident in the couple's rural home town on October 12.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Homecoming: National leader tours Collins country after 'crushing' debate
Collins was in her home town today but still clearly had last night's poll on her mind.
International Hobbit Day a domestic-only event in NZ
22 September marks the birthday of Bilbo Baggins, Tolkien's most enduring creation.