Taranaki
'Straight into crazy mode': Morris West retires as Bulls mascot Ferdinand
After more than 20 years and 132 games as Ferdie, the beloved mascot of the Taranaki Bulls, the man inside the costume is signing off to widespread applause. Audio
Parking parallels: Later charges kerb enthusiasm for free-hour proposal
A plan to introduce an hour's free parking in the New Plymouth CBD has got vehicle and business owners scratching their heads.
Len Lye sculpture reinstalled: test of helicopter pilot's precision
A notable New Plymouth landmark - Len Lye's Wind Wand sculpture - dangled from a helicopter on its way across town this morning. Audio
Taranaki institute's funding bid soars to $100m for new vision
New Plymouth's mayor has taken issue with the city's MP over comments about its largest tertiary education provider being happy to carry on as is after so far missing out on funding for a…
Yarrow Stadium rebuild may require compromises due to costs - council
The owner of the quake-prone Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth says compromises might need to be made to the $50 million rebuild project if the new East Stand goes over budget.
Taranaki composting business to appeal consents decision
A controversial composting and worm farming business in North Taranaki will appeal a hearing panel's decision not to renew its resource consents.
Students left shaken after school bus collides with van
A Taranaki high school principal says students are being monitored after suffering minor injuries when their school bus collided with a van on State Highway 3 near Ngaere this morning.
Taranaki food charity introduces lottery system to manage demand
People have been queuing for hours at two pop-up stores run by a New Plymouth charity that redistributes surplus food to those in need.
Covid-19 vaccination rollout begins for Taranaki Pasifika
The soothing sounds of the islands greeted a steady stream of people at special Covid-19 vaccination clinic set up for the Pasifika community in Taranaki today. The Whiteley Methodist Church in New… Audio
Police officers found not guilty of manslaughter after man's death in custody
A jury has found three Taranaki police officers not guilty of the manslaughter of a man who died in custody.
Police manslaughter trial: Ambulance could have saved life - specialist
A jury has heard a man who died in a police station would have likely survived if he had received the medical treatment he needed.
Taranaki composting business eyes appeal of consents decision
The boss of a composting and worm farming business in North Taranaki says he's very likely to appeal a decision which removes his right to operate.
Composting plant's application declined over effects of discharges
A controversial composting and worm farming operation in North Taranaki - which has been linked to health problems and environmental damage - has had its application to renew its resource consents…
Controversial composting and worm farming operation
A controversial composting and worm farming operation in Taranaki has been declined resource consents to discharge contaminants into the air, into water and onto land. Remediation NZ -- which has… Audio
Air quality review indicates link between compost site odour and illness
A review of air quality at a controversial composting and worm farming business has found there's likely a relationship between illness and odours emitting from the site.
Fatal shooting: Police justified after man pointed gun at officer
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that police were justified in fatally shooting a Waitara man when he pointed a firearm at an officer in May last year.
Unanimous yes vote overturns Stratford Māori ward delay
Stratford District will have a Māori ward after a strong iwi turnout convinced councillors unanimously to support the move.
CCTV footage played in court in police manslaughter case
The jury in the trial of three Taranaki police officers charged with manslaughter over the death of a man in custody has watched video of the moment when the officers realise their detainee has…
Police manslaughter trial: Hospital an option for intoxicated detainees - supervisor
The supervisor of three police facing manslaughter charges after a man died in custody says if people are heavily intoxicated they are sometimes taken straight to hospital.
Three police officers on trial for manslaughter over cell death
The trial of three police officers charged with the manslaughter of a Taranaki man has begun at the High Court in New Plymouth. He died in the cells soon after his arrest - the Crown alleges the… Audio
