Stories by Robin Martin

A West Auckland resident who went 'through hell' for months has received an early Christmas present.

Ratepayers are to pay a hefty price for a planned thermal dryer project that's price has more than doubled.

About 1000 rangatahi have descended on Taranaki and Whanganui for Te Wiki Hākinakina o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori, a celebration of sport and te reo Māori.

Champion boxer Sam Rapira has revealed for the first time publicly he is living with dementia pugilistica - a variant of chronic traumatic encephalopathy brought on by repeated concussions.

There was a festive vibe at the New Plymouth Community Foodbank's Christmas Drive, despite the struggles of many to make ends meet.

It has emerged that Beach Energy Resources is the subject of an ongoing investigation into its operation at the Kupe gas field off the coast of Taranaki.

There were angry scenes and a heavy police presence at the High Court at New Plymouth today where two men and a teenager involved in a gang-related murder made appearances.

Private property owners are leaving their homes and moving into campervans to get away from unruly Kāinga Ora neighbours.

The Men's Shed has to be out of its current site by January to make way for Whanganui's new justice precinct. Audio

A settlement on the outskirts of Whanganui will soon have signs reflecting its traditional Māori name rather than one honouring a militiaman associated with the killing of local rangatahi.

Master Electricians is warning that young people using a DIY method to recharge disposable vaping devices risk them exploding in their hands.

Up to 7000 punters are expected this weekend at the 10th anniversary of what is now Australasia's largest tattoo festival.

A Northland farmer fears immigration red tape will see an experienced German dairy hand walk away from a job vacancy that she desperately needs to fill.

Kāinga Ora has yet to cancel any tenancies or evict a single tenant since it was instructed to more vigourously employ the law against unruly renters.

The story of five carved tōtara panels once hidden in a Taranaki swamp before being stolen and taken to New York, Geneva and London is the subject of a new book launched in New Plymouth.

A dioxin researcher says a close eye will need to be kept on the global chemicals company's promise to clean up a controversial plant in New Plymouth.

New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom says he'll be insisting the new owners of a controversial Paritutu agrichemical plant fulfil commitments made to thoroughly test and clean up the site.

Opponents of the Mt Messenger bypass project in Taranaki are claiming they have bought an old section of state highway they were trespassed from earlier this month.

More than 200 singers will perform at three different locations before coming together to sing as one at the Puke Ariki landing, a part of Spiegel Fest.

New Zealand's largest oil and gas operator, OMV, says it will reduce fossil fuel production by 20 percent by 2030 and cease production for energy use by 2050.

The oil and gas exploration regulator says it was still considering a deal to transfer the Maari oil field from OMV to Jadestone Energy when the companies withdrew their applications.

Jadestone Energy and OMV have agreed to terminate a deal for Jadestone to acquire 69 percent of the Maari oil field off the coast of Taranaki.

An Auckland homeowner who says she was advised to sell up and move out to get away from unruly Kāinga Ora neighbours has taken a complaint to the Ombudsman.

A Covid effect appears to be behind Taranaki bucking the trend of sliding property prices - at least for now.

For the first time in its 35 year history the Taranaki Garden Festival is offering a tour specifically designed for the blind and those with low vision.