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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.
New Covid-19 case at Manukau clinic
Some Manukau clinic staff understood to be isolating after patient confirmed with virus.
Go NZ: The best long walks for a short break
The best half and full-day walks when you're on a short getaway around New Zealand.
Matamata teen brawl: Victim went to gym afterwards, back at school today
Police say their inquiries into the fight are continuing.
Watch: Teens brawl in front of funeral home
Police are making inquiries into the fight outside a Matamata chapel today.
Person on life support after being hit by train
The incident happened on Hinuera Rd in Matamata.
Emergency services responding to accidents in Matamata and Greymouth
One person is believed to be seriously injured.
Police won't rule out 'following up' gang after 100-strong Matamata funeral
Waikato's acting top cop says they had extensive dialogue with the group beforehand.
'We are all just elated': Man found alive in bush after three days
"Cold and weak" but alive after three days in bush.
Where is Liam Mcpherson? Canyon staff join search
Twelve search and rescue teams are looking for the 28-year-old in the Waiorongomai Valley.
PM's former principal hits back at her comments: 'I don't want an epidemic in my community'
"We don't want a situation to develop where all of the hard work is undone."
Matamata woman's anxious 8-day wait for test results
The ministry has apologised and says its average wait time is around 24 hours.
Matamata St Patrick's Day celebration cluster rises to 61 cases
Third largest Covid-19 cluster in New Zealand is linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.
Inside the Matamata Covid 19 cluster: A case of Russian roulette
A pub, a St Patrick's Day party and a highly contagious virus. What could go wrong?
Bluff wedding cluster now second biggest in country
Clusters around the country grow, while others remain steady.
A small town's Covid-19 cluster: A bar, a St Patrick's Day party and 45 cases
All cases were linked either directly or indirectly to a Matamata bar, DHB said.
Matamata Covid-19 cluster rises to 37 cases
Waikato town's cluster has been linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.
Covid 19 coronavirus: 1 new case for Matamata, total cases tip to 24 overnight
The low number is a relief given the sudden spike in cases, Mayor Ash Tanner says.
Desperate attempts to stop Covid-19 spread in Matamata as cases grow
Officials considered road-blocking the Waikato town to stop the spread.
Matamata virus cluster linked to St Patrick's Day event
There are nine cases linked to the event at a local business