Taranaki
Unique $7m playground takes shape on coastline
A $7 million playground emerging on the New Plymouth coastline promises something for everyone - young or old. Video
Around the motu : Robin Martin in Taranaki
New Plymouth locals say the district council has botched the job of fixing a dangerous intersection in the city. Audio
Reversal of Taranaki oil and gas ban passes first reading
"New Zealand must look after itself before it cares for the planet", Resources Minister Shane Jones said, with the coalition arguing exploration will deliver energy security.
'Desperately unsafe': Council under fire over botched intersection
"The amount of near misses on this corner now is at least one a day. It's pretty dangerous," locals say. Audio
Controversial worm farm says court decision preventing 'strategic exit'
A controversial composting and Urutī if would
Four people hospitalised following Taranaki car crash off bridge into river
Two people are in a serious condition and another two are in a moderate condition.
Private property rights at 'core' of RMA replacements
They'll ditch rules that "invite every Tom, Dick, and Harry to vexatiously object to peaceful use and development", the government says.
Te Matatini: An economic boom expected for New Plymouth
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Te Matatini festival.
Canadian energy company eyes oil and gas in Taranaki
Officials from the company will be in the country next week to visit possible investment targets as well as talk to government officials.
Hundreds hit slopes for first - and perhaps last - day of Taranaki ski season
Hundreds of Taranaki snow sports enthusiasts lived up to their 'hardcore' reputation to enjoy the first - and perhaps last - day of the season at the Manganui Ski Area.
Rugby player banned for nine weeks after post-game punch
A Spotswood United player punched a Coastal Rugby player, who was taken by ambulance to Taranaki Base Hospital examined, then later discharged after the June incident.
Public reminded to have say on Taranaki fishing ban
It has been requested by Taranaki iwi and hapū over an area in western Taranaki.
Parihaka gets $6 million grant to modernise wastewater system
The Parihaka papakāinga, a village on ancestral Māori land, is located on the rural coast of Taranaki and is home to three marae and about 30 dwellings.
Taranaki's largest tertiary education provider proposing cuts to jobs and courses
The Tertiary Education Union says the Taranaki community will be horrified by the cuts.
Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga Festival 2025 to launch on Friday
It is one of the largest cultural events in te ao Māori.
Kapa haka festival for Taranaki children celebrates 30 years
Te Huihuinga o Ngā Tātarakihi was established in 1994, and is now run by Rangimokai Knuckey and other volunteer kaiako.
Noted Taranaki philanthropist George Mason dies
George Mason provided millions of dollars for scholarships and grants in the arts and environment.
Gang member's legal bid to stay at beach exhausted
The Supreme Court has declined to hear Kevin Moore's appeal and his removal from the Rohutu Block appears imminent.
Port Taranaki talks with staff after Methanex cuts production
The announcement of about 70 potential job losses at Methanex's plant in Taranaki is sending shockwaves through the community with Port Taranaki already talking with its staff about reconfiguring the… Audio
Union on proposed closure of Taranaki Methanex plant
The union representing workers from the Methanex plant poised to close in Taranaki says there will be more of these types of job losses to come. E Tu National Secretary Rachel Mackintosh spoke to… Audio
