Taranaki
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.
Taranaki farm worker murder: Jodie Hughes gives evidence in her own defence
A woman accused of taking part in the murder of a farm worker claims he was still conscious while he was chained to the back of a car and he had tried to stop it from driving forward.
Police not justified in shooting at fleeing violent offender's car - IPCA
The police said it was believed the offender may have had a firearm, "and would prove a danger" if he wasn't stopped quickly.
'Lucky swine' swapping life in fast lane for Taranaki tranquillity
A fugitive pig known for blocking lanes on Auckland's north-western motorway and evading armed police will be taken to a new home today. Audio
Men who died on Mt Taranaki were unprepared on a dangerous route - coroner
Shortly after they summited at 9.32pm, emergency services received a call to say one had fallen, but the line cut out. Both men were later found dead 300m below their last known position.
'I'm in a no-win situation': Businesses, some cyclists reject proposed cycle lanes
A proposal to create $17 million worth of safe walking and cycling routes in New Plymouth is dividing the city.
Work exclusion zone created to protect nesting kiwi at Taranaki bypass
Workers constructing the Mt Messenger bypass in Taranaki have created a 40-metre work exclusion zone around a nesting kiwi.
Final push for Taranaki maunga deal before election
Iwi are making a final bid to get the negotiated redress for the confiscation of Taranaki maunga approved and in front of Parliament before the election.
Windfarm backers open outreach office in Hāwera
The group behind a potential offshore wind farm in Taranaki has opened an office in Hāwera to help convince locals of the project's value.
Backcountry adventurers advised to be on alert for avalanches
The Avalanche Advisory has issued warnings for dangerous conditions in several alpine ranges.
'Chippy' serves up burgers in Waitara
A planned fish and chips run was dropped, with gags about 'Chippy' being in chippy shop put on the backburner. Audio
Cathedral to host 'Super-Awesome Origin Story of Co-Governance' talks
The organiser of a series of talks about co-governance says he wants to dispel needless fears around the issue.
'It's a sin' - Historic nurses home defiled by vandals
Heritage enthusiasts and former residents are horrified vandals are running amok in a historic building in New Plymouth while its future is still up in the air.
'No faith' in police investigation into fatal shooting of Kaoss Price
Te Pati Māori's co-leader says she has no faith in the police investigation into the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price in Taranaki in 2022. Audio
TSB to shut branches as customers increasingly online
Acting chief executive Gordon Davidson said more customers were banking digitally, and TSB needed to restructure.
Police investigation finds officers justified in shooting unarmed Taranaki man Kaoss Price
The 22-year-old died on State Highway 3 between New Plymouth and Waitara in April 2022.