'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to death
The dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.
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Finals hosting rights on the line in Taranaki club rugby
NPOB and Stratford/Eltham are early contenders to host Taranaki club finals day.
Airways boss quits after tumultuous Covid years, control tower closure U-turns
Plans to close regional control towers, announced when Covid hit, have been reversed.
Housing market: 'Demand has weakened, prices are falling': REINZ
Affordability, uncertainty and changing financial conditions cited as reasons.
Bringing the tūī back to town – how native birds are returning to NZ's restored urban forests
Restored urban forests can return native birds to our cities and improve species richness.
Lucky Lotto player scoops $5.3 million win
One player struck the Powerball with three tickets sharing the main Lotto prize of $1m.
'I can't even walk properly': Mum's $30K loan for hysterectomy to end pain
Her pain was so bad she would regularly faint at work.
Iwi considering extending Taranaki kaimoana ban
It would mean kaimoana gathering is banned from New Plymouth to Hāwera.
How a single punch shattered the lives of one young couple
Violent attack at New Plymouth bar shows the "danger of alcohol and youth", judge says.
Rugby skills session gets Stratford youth prepared
Children from the district enjoyed some free rugby training from local premier clubs.
Police accused of insensitivity over Kaoss Price's death
Kaoss Price, 22, was shot after he rammed a police car on SH3 on Saturday night.
'He's only a kid': Friend of Kaoss Price says shooting was unjustified
The 22-year-old was shot dead on State Highway 3 after a run-in with officers.
Kaoss Price fatal shooting: Police reveal he was unarmed and tried to carjack drivers
The review would look into how Price's sentence was handled before his death.
Police shooting victim's former rugby mates reveal 'huge future' that never was
Kaoss Price's talents even drew a comparison with dynamic All Black Sonny Bill Williams.
Fatal police shootings: Call for change in approach
A criminal justice advocate says police aren't held accountable for how they treat Māori.
Kaoss Price shooting: Investigation centres on witnesses and vehicles
Police would reveal more information later this week.
The man shot dead by police: A dark past and a promise to 'make changes'
An associate of Kaoss Price spent some time speaking with him the morning before he died.
Police shooting victim rammed patrol car after cops stopped friend's vehicle
Police are expected to give further details during a media conference at 11am today.
Fatal police shooting: Victim's history of fleeing officers
A man died after he was shot during a traffic stop in New Plymouth.
Roads remain closed after fatal police shooting in New Plymouth
Police are expected to give an update this morning following last night's shooting.
Fatal police shooting: Man dead after officers stop vehicle
Police are working to identify the person and notify their next of kin.
Returning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prison
The inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.
Sliver of land sparks confiscation debate
Ancestral land opposition sparks call for recognition of historic land confiscation.
'Find me a mechanic': Auto industry warns of price rises and safety issues
Worker shortages in the auto industry will lead to price increases and safety issues.
Mayor: Concerns over vaccine mandate - 'it is adding to fear'
Mayor Alex Beijen is concerned about the effects the mandate is having on the community.
Collaboration, not competition: Northland school goes subjects-free
Ruawai College's new "learning packages" involve themes and experiences.
Peer pressure: Teen's illegal skids pins woman to car, injuring legs
Taranaki 19-year-old avoids conviction but disqualified from driving for a year.
Midweek micro-adventures are all the rage and here's why
If you wish summer could last forever, ensure it does with a midweek microadventure.
TVNZ's Hadyn Jones: 'My kids are everything to me'
The "everyman of NZ television" on his hard knocks, family, and being a good sort.
Chaotic life: Glimmer of hope for addict who stole $130 of bacon, debit card fraud
The woman spent someone else's money, and stole meat. But she wasn't entirely to blame.
Drink-driving pensioner to pay shopping mall $38k after ploughing through building
The vehicle was shunted from the building and suspended metres above the footpath.
Man charged with murder after woman found dead in New Plymouth home
Police launched a homicide investigation after a 48-year-old woman's death.
Offender flouts judge's efforts by walking out of rehab, back in custody
The judge "nursed" the man to treatment through the sentences he imposed. It failed.
'I'm not a criminal, I'm a regular person': Anti-mandate protesters appear in court
About 27 protesters will come through the Wellington courts after a night behind bars.