Taranaki

One hundred ounces of cannabis were also seized during a police operation in Taranaki.

"It's kind of disgusting," says one local who got caught out.

Iwi representatives lost confidence after councillors blocked debate on the contentious Treaty Principles Bill.

Spending hours creating the intricate works is a great way to relieve stress, an artist says.

Ship exhaust spilled into New Plymouth's harbour this morning has now been cleaned up.

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.

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.

Emergency services were called to State Highway 3 near Pembroke around 11pm.

It was an eight or nine on the pain scale, a man says after being stung through his workboot.

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

Taranaki police have arrested three people and seized 1kg of methamphetamine along with rifles, pistols, cash and other drugs.

More than $10,000 worth of lighting and cables has been stolen ahead of the popular festival's opening at Pukekura Park on 21 December.

While "Autobot" and "Winnifred Wolf Allen" appear on the list, a much more standard name is proving popular in New Plymouth.

Taranaki councillors have shut down a discussion on the Treaty Principles Bill, despite the legislation's cheerleader wanting everyone to read and debate it.

A person has died following a crash at an intrsection in Brixton near Waitara this afternoon.

After more than 40 years weathering storms, snow, glaring sun and gale-force winds, Pouākai Hut is being swapped out.

There will be a "real feel-good factor" at the fundraising concert, the former Christmas in the Park emcee says.