Matamata & Piako news
‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddies
The victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.
Vehicle hits gas main in Morrinsville, road reopened
The road was closed between Anderson and Thames streets but has reopened.
‘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.
SH29 reopens follow truck breakdown
The truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.
'Do not do it': Coroner's plea to drivers after three alcohol-related crash deaths
Sahil Prasad was driving home when he was struck by Jack Halliday, driving a work ute.
KiwiRail didn't follow Coroner recommendation after 2012 train fatality in Matamata
The news comes after Matamata College student Sarie Morton died last week.
Mayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata College
Police and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.
Tragedy: Young female student dies after being hit by train near school
Police said the young female died at the scene despite receiving medical attention.
Not a ‘popularity contest’: Top- and bottom-ranked Waikato mayors revealed
One Waikato mayor is ranked New Zealand's worst, only two local mayors are in top 10.
Record-priced $1.65m juvenile set to make debut
Hostility was bought for $1.65 million last November.
Why this farmer is a 'beacon of community spirit'
Sharemilker Danielle Hovmand had no idea she'd been put up for an award.
Fire ban: All permits revoked for North Waikato and Coromandel
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in the area.
Car and rail maintenance vehicle collide in Matamata
Police say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.
Section of SH29 to close 24/7 for two weeks
NZTA say the closure is due to pavement rehabilitation works.
Waikato farmer cautiously optimistic about visa rule changes
“It’s not a game-changer, but is going in the right direction."
Record-priced $1.65m juvenile set to make debut
Hostility was bought for $1.65 million last November.
Why this farmer is a 'beacon of community spirit'
Sharemilker Danielle Hovmand had no idea she'd been put up for an award.
Waikato News
'Sex on the leather couch': Doctor faces tribunal for 'blurring professional boundaries'
The doctor denies that any sexual activity took place while at his work.
Icy plunge: Temperatures to drop 10C as snow hits south
A cold, punchy southerly is set to bring a cold snap over much of the country.
Waikato police find Ngāruawāhia missing teen
The 14-year-old had been missing for one week.
More Matamata-Piako News
Star mare out as Richardson eyes juvenile debuts at Te Aroha
Snazzytavi missed the Herbie Dyke Stakes due to a virus.
Truck driver charged after 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range captured on dashcam
The man has been charged by police with dangerous driving.
Waikato pretty 'choice' place, new competition shows
People vote for choicest suburb, playground, bush, dairy, toilet, landmark and legend.