Matamata
Viking Kayak's Matamata factory burns down
A beloved Kayak business was destroyed over the weekend when a fire ripped through their Matamata factory. Owner of Viking Kayaks Grant Montague joins us. Audio
Fatal crash closes part of SH27
A fatal car crash has closed State Highway 27, north of Matamata.
Council investigating complaints about campsite manager
A Waikato campsite has been shut down while the local council deals with a complaint about its manager.
Amy Dibley, physio to the farmers
When Amy Dibley came back from her OE, she needed a job – so she bought a massage table and an EFTPOS machine and headed out into the country. Now she has ten physiotherapy clinics and has just been… Audio
Amy Dibley, physio to the farmers
When Amy Dibley came back from her OE, she needed a job – so she bought a massage table and an EFTPOS machine and headed out into the country. Now she has ten physiotherapy clinics and has just been…
AudioDinner about to be served in Hobbiton on International Hobbit Day
Hobbit fans will pack out the Green Dragon Inn for a special banquet tonight, marking the first ever International Hobbit Day. Checkpoint speaks to the general manager of Hobbiton. Video, Audio
Mystery afoot in Matamata over mystery buzzing noise
Matamata residents Lynn and Jonathan Beesley are fed up with a "low hum" that's keeping them awake at night. Alex Ashton went to investigate the mysterious buzzing noise that only a few can hear. Audio
Josiah Firth - Colonial Entrepreneur
This year marks 150 years since Auckland buisnessman Josiah Firth started farming 22-thousand hectares near Matamata in Waikato. His estate was a show piece of technology and home to the Firth Tower.
…Josiah Firth - Colonial Entrepreneur
This year marks 150 years since Auckland buisnessman Josiah Firth started farming 22-thousand hectares near Matamata in Waikato. His estate was a show piece of technology and home to the Firth Tower.
… AudioRegional Wrap
Feijoa harvesting's underway, at Ruatoria on the East Coast the ewes are in good nick for the ram and a young Taranaki dairy farmer is gearing up for National awards. In the South Island, fruit… Audio
Matamata B&B voted in world's top 25 by TripAdvisor
A Matamata B&B has been ranked amongst the top 25 in the world by Travel rating website TripAdvisor. Audio
Another iwi takes a step towards settlement with Crown
Matamata iwi Ngati Hinerangi says it's taken 150 years to recover from the Crown's scortched earth tactics to drive Maori off their land. Audio
Hobbiton
The fellowship between Sir Peter Jackson and acting unions is apparently fraying, well before any green light is given to film two Hobbit movies. Hundreds of New Zealand actors say they will not work… Audio
