Taranaki
One person dead after two vehicles collide near New Plymouth
One person has died and another is seriously injured after a crash south of New Plymouth.
Trainee electrician fined $10,000 over dangerous work
Bradley Carl Payne breached the Electricity Act 1992, installing conductors and fittings to a shipping container on a residential property while unsupervised.
Demystifying competition surfing
What is the priority system? Who decides which surfer gets to ride a wave? How are rides scored? RNZ's Taranaki Whanganui reporter sat down with Surfing New Zealand chief executive Ben Kennings.
'I love the community around surfing' - Expert reveals the secrets of his photography
Craig Levers says capturing world class photos is not about equipment or training, but about recognising the right moment to hit the shutter.
Taranaki ice swimmer wins world title
Event organisers had to take to a frozen pool with pick axes before Madeline Hobo could secure the junior 500m freestyle title at the International Ice Swimming Association world champs.
'I've dreamed about this' - Surfing champ Daniel Farr defends title on home surf
Surfing champ Daniel Farr is relishing the prospect of defending his title on home surf in Taranaki this week.
Taranaki surfer looks to defend national title on home waves
More than 400 boardriders ranging from their early teens to more than 70-years-old will take part in disciplines including long-boarding, stand-up paddleboard, bodyboarding and the pinnacle event -… Audio
Vehicles worth $90k seized during search of property
One hundred ounces of cannabis were also seized during a police operation in Taranaki.
LIVE: Son Rompe Pera at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the playful sounds of Mexican collective Son Rompre Pera who bring their colourful and uplifting music to the Bowl stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Tiny sign doesn’t stop swimming in poo
"It's kind of disgusting," says one local who got caught out.
No confidence: Iwi reps call out Taranaki regional councillors
Iwi representatives lost confidence after councillors blocked debate on the contentious Treaty Principles Bill.
'A little bit of magic': Gravity-defying rock sculptures soothe tensions
Spending hours creating the intricate works is a great way to relieve stress, an artist says.
Live: Fin Rah Zel at WOMAD
Listen to hometown favourites Fin Rah Zel performing their reggae drenched soul sounds live on the Dell Stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
'Sooty' spill into New Plymouth harbour cleared away
Ship exhaust spilled into New Plymouth's harbour this morning has now been cleaned up.
Mayor busts a move, then his wrist at skatepark opening
New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom is nursing a broken wrist and a "fat lip" after crashing off a bike at a community event on Sunday.
Treaty law submission help honed for future Bills
Sessions to help Taranaki whānau have their say on the Treaty bill moving through Parliament are being fine-tuned to help address future legislation affecting Māori rights and interests.
One dead, seven injured in two-vehicle crash
Emergency services were called to State Highway 3 near Pembroke around 11pm.
'I was just screaming': Stingray pierces fisher's boot with venomous barb
It was an eight or nine on the pain scale, a man says after being stung through his workboot.
Disabled man 'let down' as fourth summer in 'sweat box' motel unit looms
Shane Emeny says the current arrangement is affecting his health and he's on "a lonely path" as he waits for a state house. Audio
Three arrested, drugs, weapons, cash seized in Taranaki police operation
Taranaki police have arrested three people and seized 1kg of methamphetamine along with rifles, pistols, cash and other drugs.
