Latest Taranaki news
A mayor's reminder: Taxpayers and ratepayers are same people
Opinion: Tax and rates - the same people are paying both says Stratford mayor Neil Volzke.
German comedy, Greek myths and a Samoan party all part of festival line-up
Samoan culture, Greek myths and more will be in the spotlight in this year's Spiegel Fest
Poppy signs pop up in New Plymouth
The new signs are located in New Plymouth, Waitara and Urenui.
Sharrock sweeps open contests at Te Rapa
Allan Sharrock’s Lazio won the Norris Ward McKinnon 1200 at Te Rapa.
Taranaki Diocesan school ball - red carpet style
The Taranaki Diocesan School ball theme this year was A Night on the Red Carpet.
Midhirst Scouts enjoy wide range of fun activities
They've visited the swimming pool and bike park and explored a local lake,
Free bus travel in Taranaki for World Car Free Day
All of Taranaki Regional Council's bus travel will be free on the day.
Spread the joy at Inglewood night market
The market is a chance to do some early Christmas shopping.
The Scratching Post offers discounted desexing
There are only 20 spots left for this year's discounted cat desexing scheme.
Rugby sevens player and shotput star coming to Inglewood
The two Olympic medallists will be in Inglewood for a special event.
Taranaki Spring Feastival returns
The feastival, which runs from October 2 to 6, has events all around the maunga.
Floral artists to compete for top title
Flora creations of all shapes and sizes will fill Stratford's War Memorial Centre.
From cricket to rugby and back for Mike Sandle
Mike Sandle is heading back to the pitch, accepting a new role with the Black Caps.
Taranaki soldier has a blast at work
Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Denis Wanihi is from South Taranaki.
Applications open for planning scholarship to boost local environmental knowledge
Taranaki mother Kerena Wano uses scholarship to pursue planning diploma for local benefit.
Plan ahead for eight weeks of roadworks
Motorists face delays as roadworks start near New Plymouth on September 16.
Taranaki Sports Awards nominations now open
The awards celebrate Taranaki sporting heroes, clubs and volunteers.
Streltham junior rugby teams bring home trophies
'The kids were fantastic and worked well together.'
New Silver Fern in shock about call up
The 21-year-old Taranaki netball player hopes to earn her her first Silver Ferns cap.
Colourful hues at St Patrick's School Inglewood
The colour run is a fun way to keep active, said principal April Baylis.
Multi-car crash in Stratford
A police spokesperson said some people "fled the scene" on foot.
Celebrating Te Wiki o te reo Māori in New Plymouth
There are a range of events on in New Plymouth to celebrate Te Wiki o te reo Māori.
Farmers invited to weekly barbecue
Inglewood Farmlands staff member Tracey Cole said the barbecue is about connection.
Mayonnaise proving successful in possum removal
Farmland barriers and mayonnaise have entered the fight against possum numbers.
From Taranaki to Japan for Stratford speed golfer
Greg Anderson has been training with current world champion Jamie Reid and his son Jordan.
Kaimata School receives helping hand from Ballance
The pump track has turned from a dream into reality.
Save a Life project benefits rural Taranaki
The 10 new 24-hour AEDs cover central Taranaki's rural communities.
Obituary: Community-minded Dave West was always ready to help
David 'Dave' West died on July 21, leaving behind a huge legacy of community work.
Page holders and gumboot tool win upcyling comp
Stratford Primary School pupil McKenzie Reed is an 'upcycling superstar'.
On-site nurse helps Stratford students
Stratford High School students can now access a nurse at school, thanks to Team Hope.
'He's done it again': Anger as crash victims learn driver has now killed another person
1982 crash victim's sister: “It’s just like, ‘you bastard, you brought it all up again’.
South Taranaki votes to keep Māori wards
The decision was made at the council's extraordinary meeting on Wednesday.
Opinion: Councils don't have a magic money tree - but central govt does
OPINION: Central govt pockets about $300,000 per new home in taxes - for no money down.