Taranaki
Council hopeful of resolving pā tensions at coastal reserve
An historic pa site in Taranaki is one step closer to getting permanent protection from walkers and mountain bikers.
Rātana events underway in scaled-back celebrations
A church service is underway at the temple at Rātana Pā - as morehu make the annual pilgrimage just north of Whanganui for their founder, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana's, birthday.
But events look a… Audio
Man faces two murder charges over Hāwera deaths
A 21-year-old man is facing a double murder charge following the discovery of two bodies today.
Exhibition offers stark interpretation of colonisation
A new exhibition in New Plymouth offers a stark interpretation of the impact of colonisation on Maori. Subtitled - 'a cautionary tale about human endeavour in Aotearoa New Zealand' - it pulls no… Audio
Shock in Hawera after double homicide overnight
The mayor of South Taranaki, Phil Nixon, says he's shocked to hear the police have launched a homicide inquiry after two people were found dead in Hawera early this morning. Emergency services… Audio
Visitors to Taranaki Mounga urged to be prepared
With international travel thwarted by Covid-19, DOC expects many Kiwis will venture into public conservation land during the summer holidays.
New drilling a mockery of climate emergency declaration - watchdog
An energy watchdog says Todd Energy's plans to drill new onshore gas wells in Tikorangi, north of New Plymouth, makes a mockery of the government's declaration of a climate emergency.
Watchdog fears for ancient New Plymouth trees
The Friends of Pukekura Park say New Plymouth's Brooklands and Pukekura parks are paying a heavy price for their popularity and it is calling for boardwalks to protect ancient pukatea trees.
Taranaki has chance to be national leader
The head of Forest and Bird says Taranaki has the opportunity to set the template for what a transition to a carbon neutral economy means for NZ.
Fish Tank Meat Loaf and other barking-mad dog names
Believe it or not, somewhere in New Plymouth there is a dog that answers to the curious name Fish Tank Meat Loaf.
Mt Messenger Bypass: 'We can't afford to keep sacrificing nature'
The head of Forest and Bird says the Mt Messenger Bypass in Taranaki is yet another example of nature being sacrificed in favour of human convenience.
Council seeks to change minds on unpopular water meters
New Plymouth has signalled it wants to begin installing residential water meters next year and start charging households for water usage within four years.
Yarrow Stadium owner dreams of major concerts in Taranaki
Taranaki Regional Council has ambitions to host major music tours by the likes of the Rolling Stones once the stadium's $50m revamp is complete.
Making light despite Womad disappointment
While Womad has pulled the plug because of Covid, New Plymouth's famous Festival of the Lights has overcome the challenges of the pandemic to put on a show.
WOMAD cancelled for first time due to Covid-related risks
The New Plymouth-based music festival WOMAD has been cancelled for the first time in its 16-year history.
New Plymouth mayor wants 12% rates hike
The bumper rise to get on top of the city's water infrastructure woes would only mark the start of a decade of steep rates increases.
Customs' Covid-19 request labelled discrimination
Customs is asking that the crew of overseas vessels carry evidence they've completed Covid-19 protocols and have health authority permission when they take shore leave.
Covid-19: Bungle allows cargo ship crew to skip isolation protocols
A mistake by Taranaki health officials has resulted in the crew of an overseas cargo vessel being allowed shore leave before they completed Covid-19 isolation protocols.
Police in Taranaki seeking Terrence Riddle
Police in Taranaki are trying to find Terrence Riddle, with a warrant out for his arrest.
Genesis Energy reviews whether to keep Kupe oil and gas investment
Genesis Energy is reviewing whether it should keep its investment in the Kupe oil and gas field.
