New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after Hāwera deathPolice were called to a disorder at 10:17pm.22 Apr 07:42 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful community' supports puppy rescue missionKylee Lawrence said there's a village raising the five puppies.21 Apr 02:02 AM
New ZealandFresh new look for Hāwera supermarketWhen will other Taranaki and Whanganui Countdowns follow suit?18 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandVulnerable man begged for his life as flatmate murdered himThe 59yo victim was controlled by his killer who regularly beat the man.20 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandHāwera student heading to USAShe is one of just 25 international students accepted into the prestigious university.16 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandGas leak closes Taranaki roads, cordons in placeCordons were later lifted on several streets intersecting Union St, including High St.05 Jan 09:46 PM
CrimeIntellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appealThe High Court found the judge failed to properly account for the man's impairments.28 Nov 04:00 AM
CrimeVulnerable tenant suffered year of torment before fatal beating by flatmateHe ordered his victim around, sent him to his room without food, then murdered him.17 Nov 02:32 AM
CrimeJail term 'appropriate' for gang trio who bashed disabled man wearing redThe men, who took part in the attack inside a McDonald's, have failed in their appeal.11 Nov 11:00 PM
CrimeBlack Power member 'p***** off' they got the wrong man in McDonald's attackThey thought he was a Mongrel Mob member. But he was a mentally impaired man wearing red.13 Oct 06:00 AM
RacingOutstanding mare Prowess adds glamour to Taranaki Breeders StakesProwess almost didn’t make it to Hawera tomorrow because she is too good.05 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeWhy gangsters jailed for McDonald’s attack want lower sentencesThe victim was mistakenly believed to be a member of a rival gang, the Mongrel Mob.20 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandWhanganui & South Taranaki fire crews called to Pātea blazeThe house was well alight by the time crews arrived at the site.12 Sep 11:44 PM
New ZealandConvicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s nameThe offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.18 Aug 02:37 AM
New ZealandWind farm backers open office in HāweraTaranaki Offshore Partnership says it wants to keep those most affected in the loop.15 Aug 07:40 PM
New Zealand'Over my dead body': Father attacks police officers uplifting his daughterA parenting order stated the 4-year-old was meant to be in the care of her mother.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A lot at stake': Whanganui MP Steph Lewis kicks off campaign“The candidates have changed, but my approach to campaigning hasn’t."02 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeMentally ill man beaten, stabbed by Black Power in McDonald's for wearing redHe had no association with any gangs and was simply ordering his daily combo.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSix gang members arrested on aggravated robbery charges, five in custodyThe Nomad gang members, aged between 19 and 40, will appear in court later this month.11 May 02:51 AM
New ZealandNomad gang members in custody after arrests in PāteaThe arrests were part of Operation Cobalt.11 May 01:13 AM
New ZealandWhanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperaturesTemperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.11 May 12:06 AM
TravelThe King is alive. And he's in HāweraVisit NZ’s Elvis Presley Museum for May Music Month.29 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 3 closed after serious crash in TaranakiEmergency services rushed to the scene around 4.20pm.18 Apr 05:37 AM
New ZealandMāori contact centre startup on mission to help solo MumsTaranaki based Rohario Rangihaeata says the idea is to uplift solo Māori māmā.11 Apr 05:56 PM
CrimeMan in court accused of shooting at police in lengthy armed stand-offThe 33-year-old was arrested after a lengthy impasse with police.04 Apr 12:20 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle house fire near WaverleyCrews from Waverley, Pātea and Hāwera responded to the blaze.28 Mar 12:26 AM
New ZealandWage subsidy fraud: Beneficiary poses as business owner, pockets $50k for drugs and gamblingMan squandered the money as fast as he falsely claimed it.14 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Cut off': Woman who used stolen, forged prescriptions to get pills blames hospitalThe doctor wouldn't give her a prescription so she helped herself to the forms.14 Nov 06:10 AM
New ZealandPolice called to shut down violent brawl at Taranaki boxing eventHundreds were evacuated from the venue and six matches were left unfought13 Nov 07:16 AM
KahuSouth Taranaki hapū call for extended kaimoana banMost hapū of Ngāruahine will this week request an official ban along their coastline.13 Sep 10:50 PM
KahuIwi considering extending Taranaki kaimoana banIt would mean kaimoana gathering is banned from New Plymouth to Hāwera.29 Apr 02:15 AM
NPCRugby skills session gets Stratford youth preparedChildren from the district enjoyed some free rugby training from local premier clubs.29 Apr 02:00 AM
EnvironmentMuseum Notebook: Superman vs the moaHe wasn't fighting Lex Luthor, Zod, or Brainiac; he was fighting a moa.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBotched Taranaki hold-up: Grocery store worker threatened with knifeThe attempted aggravated robbery in Hawera happened about 6.50pm tonight.22 Jan 07:52 AM
