Taranaki
Swimmers told to avoid Taranaki lake after algae bloom
A health warning has been issued for a Taranaki lake after the emergence of a dense bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae.
Weka suspected of being illegally released in Taranaki rehomed
But concerns and confusion remain about how the birds found their way to the town of Manaia in the first place.
Residents have to send out change of address notices - but haven't moved
Pembroke Rd in Stratford is to renamed and properties on it renumbered to address inconsistencies, including missing numbers and double ups.
New Plymouth officials propose lower speed limits after spike in crashes
The council is proposing a 30kmh limit in the Waitara urban area and New Plymouth's Fitzroy and Westown shopping precincts.
Costs double for cycleway as New Plymouth council admits to maths fail
The New Plymouth District Council had to eat humble pie at the beginning of three days of submissions on its controversial cycleway plans.
Mt Taranaki climber survives 600m fall with only minor injuries
The man was with a group near the summit at noon on Saturday when he fell.
Ōmata Stockade replica: preserving history between Pākehā settlers and Māori
A Taranaki businessman and arts patron is putting the finishing touches to a life-sized replica of the Ōmata Stockade on the outskirts of New Plymouth.
Woman arrested after pedestrian struck by vehicle in New Plymouth
A woman has been arrested after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in New Plymouth early this morning and critically injured.
Taranaki judge has mercy on young repeat drink-driver dying of cancer
A young repeat drink-driver dying of cancer is able to move overseas to spend the remainder of his time with family after the court took a merciful approach when sentencing him.
Taranaki iwi sign settlement: maunga, and park to be seen as a person
Taranaki iwi and the Crown have signed a deal, addressing the million acres of land confiscated from Māori, renaming a national park and legally declaring it a person. Video
Womad 2024: Ziggy Marley announced as first headline act
Jamaican superstar Ziggy Marley has been announced as Womad's first headline artist for the 2024 festival.
Carved skull turns heads at Waipipi Beach in South Taranaki
Mystery surrounds the appearance of a stylised skull carved into the sandstone cliffs at Waipipi Beach in South Taranaki.
Police call for help on Waitara dirt bike 'nightmare'
Waitara police have called for community help to tackle dirt bike riders buzzing the town and taunting police.
Farm worker death: Jodie Hughes acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughter
A young mother accused of inciting the horrific death of a farm worker has been acquitted of murder but found guilty of manslaughter.
Taranaki Maunga deal gets popular tick
Members of Taranaki's eight iwi have voted to approve the redress deal for the confiscation of Taranaki Maunga negotiated with the Crown.
Two kiwi killed at Kaitake in Te Papakura o Taranaki
The trapping of predators and monitoring of kiwi in Te Papakura o Taranaki are being intensified following the death of two birds in recent weeks.
Māori hopeful health changes will stick despite election
Māori health advocates are optimistic they will retain their new power in the public system even if the National wins October's election.
'Racism is definitely alive and well here': Response to vandalism of Te Pāti Māori billboards
The vandalisation of hundreds of election billboards feels like a targeted campaign, Te Pāti Māori says.
Port Taranaki makes record profit of nearly $14m
One-off extraordinary items has helped Port Taranaki make a record profit for the 2022-23 financial year.
New Plymouth voters weigh in on Labour, National candidates
The contest for the New Plymouth electorate is shaping up as a two-horse race between Labour incumbent Glen Bennett and National newcomer David MacLeod.