Latest fromNew Plymouth
'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projects
Mike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead
'Say your goodbyes, see your family': Mum of infant twins' incurable breast cancer
Stacey Winiata is starting on the future birthday cards and videos she wants to leave.
Community mourns loss of Waitotara Hotel after fire
The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.
On The Up - 'Truly humbling': NZ teacher's four decades of inspiration
At 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.
Land lease problems scupper plan for iwi-council centre
The parties will now pursue separate developments in Manāia.
ED upgrades, more carparks : Inside the Govt’s new health infrastructure plan
The Government says the 10-year plan is the first of its kind.
'Out of hand': Firefighters battle Waverley blaze
The fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.
'Thank God I'm alive': Street fight ends with woman being run down, crushed against wall
The woman got into her ute, did a three-point turn, accelerated, and drove at the victim.
Woman raped during game of 'truth, dare or command' too scared to resist
He had sex on his mind and used the game to manipulate the woman, the judge found.
Widow devastated no prosecution to follow timber mill tragedy
Sorav Saini was killed in a machinery accident. His wife wants 'justice'.
Editorial: Are NZ Rugby fans at risk of losing the All Blacks?
OPINION: NZR has a commercial formula for the All Blacks - it means less home games.
'We're f*****': Passenger frustration after grounded flight
Passengers smelled fuel through air vents, causing diversion.
Air NZ flight grounded, passenger reports smell of fuel
A passenger said they could smell fuel coming through the air vents.
‘Cover-up’: Family demand answers after child sex offender’s prison death
Kingi Hemi died in Ngawha Prison in November. His cause of death remains unknown.
South Taranaki kura community rallies after 11 students injured in van crash
Three students remained in hospital on Thursday afternoon but all are expected to recover.
Students on sports trip in South Taranaki crash, 13 people injured
Hastings Rd is closed for a Serious Crash Unit examination.
‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.
‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecast
It has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.
‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fire
The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.
‘Incredibly, incredibly grateful’: Family praises first responders to Taihape crash
'Without those people, the outcome could have been completely different.'
'Sweating profusely': Man found hiding in wardrobe after breaking into home, stealing undies
The victim went into his bedroom to get changed and saw the man in his wardrobe.
Missing New Plymouth girl found safe and well
The girl was last seen around 2.30pm on Sunday.
Whanganui police breath test nearly 10,000 drivers over two days
'Our aim is to prevent tragic incidents on our roads.'
Location of $5.3m Powerball winner revealed
There was a big win for the south in last night's draw.
‘It’s etched in my brain’: Mum recalls moment she was run down, crushed against wall
'By that point, there was no time to move. I looked at the ute, I’m like ‘f*** I’m dead’.'
Lotto Powerball: One very lucky punter $5.3 million richer
Big wins continue for Lotto players in 2025.
Karl Puschmann took his kids to Womad. ‘You should too’
Opinion: 'Womad is the perfect event to expand young (and old) minds.'