Latest from New Plymouth

David Seymour’s flying start in the west tempered by bad weather and empty shops

A wet and windy day in New Plymouth uncovered support for Act.

Family flee home engulfed by fire after welding torch ignites shed

The homeowner said he was welding this morning, went inside, and fell asleep.

Man seriously injured after group assault in New Plymouth

Police are hunting for the offenders.

Love at first sight and no time to waste as rest home residents marry

“I had a good look at him, and I just thought, ‘Wow’.”

Former All Black Roy Roper dies weeks after his 100th birthday

Family say they will always "value" former All Black who made it to 100 as a great father

Woman flung 7m through the air after being hit by drug-driver

He was 'yahooing' out his window before he drove through a red light and hit the woman.

'Rude and confrontational': Unlicensed parking warden verbally abused man who asked for his ID

John Wood has been clamping cars for over a decade without a licence.

'Poorly written': Woman forged will to net multimillion-dollar estate

But her efforts made a lawyer suspicious, so he called in an expert.

'I hurt mum': Woman who killed mother found to be insane at time

Judge hearing case expresses sympathy to family for 'terrible event'.

'Do you want to die?' Teen begs for life as he's pulled from car and stabbed at party

"Please, please don’t, I’m only 15, I’m 15, please stop," the victim pleaded.

'Manifestly inadequate': Crown to appeal sentence of teen Mobster involved in murder

Home detention is not appropriate given the seriousness of the crime, the Crown stated.

‘Manipulative’ farm equipment dealer rips off 25 customers to tune of $360k

The offending spanned two years and continued even after he was arrested for the crimes.

'I couldn't watch': Witness recalls chained victim being dragged to his death

'You don’t need to do this, you know, it’s not too late,' the man pleaded with the killer.

'Kill him': Witness claims hearing female order the death of farm worker who was beaten, dragged

People were yelling, there was a repetitive 'thud' and two days later a body was found.

‘We’re going to miss him forever’: Superstar cat 'went out on his own terms'

Rodney the cat spent his last days "sun-puddling" in Otamatea.

'Nearby smiling': Young mum accused in murder of man who was beaten, chained and dragged

She allegedly smiled as the assault unfolded and stopped a person from intervening.

Three-way partnership for Ōhakune housing development

The Ruapehu housing development will cater for different needs.

Oldest living All Black Roy Roper celebrates his 100th birthday

The first ex-All Black to make it to 100 opens up about his amazing life.