Taranaki
Police respond to reports of armed man in Hawera
A 27-year-old man is facing wilful damage charges following an Armed Offenders call out in Hawera today.
Taranaki farming couple beats ANZ in court
Business commentator Rod Oram reports on the significant victory Bill and Sharon Coomey achieved against ANZ in the Court of Appeal after a five year fight over an interest rate swap, AMP has called… Audio
'Would you like a hat with your tea?'
Jo Watson was homesick so she opened a quirky tea room in the middle of her home in rural Taranaki. There are crocheted blankets for knees, knitting needles to pick up, eight types of scones and crazy… Audio, Gallery
'Would you like a hat with your tea?'
Jo Watson was homesick so she opened a quirky tea room in the middle of her home in rural Taranaki. There are crocheted blankets for knees, knitting needles to pick up, eight types of scones and crazy…
AudioWind damages Taranaki buildings
Two buildings have been damaged by strong winds in Taranaki.
Former pastor facing sex charges named
Name suppression has lapsed for a former Taranaki pastor facing indecent assault charges.
Little blue penguin study to lift chances of survival
The first study of little blue penguin in North Taranaki is being credited with giving the at-risk bird a better chance of survival in the region.
Citizen scientists undertake first survey of Taranaki penguin
A first of its kind study of little blue penguin in North Taranaki is being credited with giving the at-risk bird a better chance of survival in the region. "Finding Little Blue" is the brainchild of… Video, Audio
Mother jailed after 'psychologically butchering' daughters
Two years to the day after her eldest child died in a suspected suicide a New Plymouth woman has been jailed on charges of neglect, cruelty and violence against her children.
Rock of faith: Redesign of NZ's oldest stone church unveiled
Final plans for the strengthening and redevelopment of Taranaki Cathedral in New Plymouth - which include an education centre focusing on its role in the Taranaki land wars - have been revealed.
Parishoners divided over plans for NZ's oldest stone church
Final plans have been revealed for the earthquake strengthening and redevelopment of New Zealand's oldest stone church - the Taranaki Cathedral in New Plymouth. Audio
Claims rig company favouring foreign workers over New Zealanders
A New Zealander who spent 18 years working in a senior position on oil rigs says he and others, were snubbed and foreign workers favoured for jobs in Taranaki.
Taranaki people have skills to fill senior oil rig jobs - Mayor
New Plymouth's Mayor says there are plenty of skilled people in the region to take on senior jobs on oil rigs without having to hire offshore.
Person critically injured in Hāwera crash
A person has been critically injured after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in Hāwera in South Taranaki.
West End costumes grace New Plymouth's 'Priscilla'
Award-winning costumes from the original West End production of the hit musical Priscilla - Queen of the Desert are gracing a New Plymouth stage.
Club apologies for part in rugby game dust-up
One of the rugby clubs involved in a brawl following a premier grade match in New Plymouth this month has apologised for its part in the fracas.
Suspension and sanctions after on-field rugby brawl
A rugby player in Taranaki has been suspended for eight weeks while several other players and a club official face sanctions for their role in a brawl.
'Be honest': Outgoing councillor calls for transparency
An outgoing New Plymouth councillor has criticised the number of "spin doctors" employed at the district council.
Two Taranaki councillors linked to effluent spill
Two Taranaki councillors have been linked to a farm breaching effluent discharge consents, but that barely received a mention at a council meeting today.
Hidden band-poster hoard from '60s revealed in home renovation
A 1960s pop-culture treasure trove has been uncovered during renovations of a turn-of-the-century villa in New Plymouth.
