Armed police responding to incident in Fitzroy
A local school was asked to bring its children inside as a precaution.
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National Māori MPs eye electorates for 2023 election
"I have decided to explore this new opportunity to continue to represent my community."
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The alleged offending occurred in a drug deal gone wrong.
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Reminiscent of the Goldilocks tale, the intruder helped himself to the victims' home.
Use of police dog to arrest fleeing young car thieves justified, IPCA finds
The use of a police dog that latched onto a youth's arm was justified the IPCA says.
Te Pāti Māori confirm Debbie Ngarewa-Packer as Te Tai Hauāuru 2023 candidate
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Tattoo artist accused of groping, indecently touching female clients
Female client claimed tattoo artist indecently touched her during session.
Motel resident claims drunk sex assaults on manager just ‘fun and games’
He ignored the woman's pleas for him to stop and continued to grope her.
Catch of the season? Kiwi cricket fan conjures magic
The man snatched a Ross Taylor six out of the air with one hand, while carrying a child.
Upcycling centre getting upcycled
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New committee focused on hunger in New Plymouth
Councilpledged $150,000 to join community organisations to tackle food insecurity
Come rain or shine, New Plymouth delivers the goods
A little drizzle needn't ruin your weekend in New Plymouth.
Vandalism sees New Plymouth’s Christmas Eve horse racing moved
Raceway fears damage to its racing track could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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New Plymouth horse races moved due to vandalised track
An unknown substance was poured on the ground at the raceway.
Rival gang clash: Man murdered by Mongrel Mob president
It was believed there wouldn't be any trouble between the rivals. Then one was dead.
Kiwi dies in freak accident while rock climbing in Australia's Blue Mountains
Taranaki man Richard Mills is remembered by his family as a fun-loving free spirit.
'I'm not afraid of going to jail' - sexual predator to victim
The man had destroyed the lives of his victims, the Crown said.
Two people dead following crash in Taranaki
State Highway 3 is expected to remain closed for several hours.
'Angry and heartbroken': Dog mauls 4-year-old's face 15 hours after family fostered it
The trust responsible for bullmastiff cross knew it had aggressive tendencies.
Company put 'heart and soul' into tiny homes business but buyers in limbo
Difficult times as Covid and stock problems strike tiny homes business.
Police name man killed while cycling in New Plymouth
The cyclist was Cameron McKay, 56, of New Plymouth.
Car crashes into garage, pins one person, traps another
The car careened off a street and into a garage where four people were gathered.
'Her nerves are shattered': Unruly Kāinga Ora neighbours lead to mum using hotels
A son said problems with the Kāinga Ora tenants next door began about three years ago.
'It's unsellable': Family in six-year battle to save home
'It's unsellable, we can't move on and we can't enjoy our home. We are just stuck really.'
Spate of ambulance crashes being investigated
St John is investigating three crashes involving ambulance officers in the past six weeks.
Poor positioning of lights caused shadows during rugby
The council has apologised for Yarrow Stadium's dim lighting during Friday's NPC game.
Ambulance crashes on 'problem' intersection in New Plymouth
It appears a car and ambulance crashed, the second crash with an ambulance in two weeks.
Family makes last-minute dash to see dying Nan, gets stuck in dangerous slip
The Taranaki whanau say they are lucky to be alive.
Reo Māori stalwart Hana Te Hemara immortalised in five-storey mural looking to Taranaki maunga
Hana Te Hemara mural unveiling in Taranaki, created by artist Graham Hoete, aka Mr G.
'You just hit a cop': Teen appeals jail term for attack on off-duty officer
As the off-duty cop lay injured on the ground, his attackers congratulated each other.
House prices fell $322 a day in August: New REINZ data
"More stock has lessened the urgency to buy'" REINZ chief executive says.
Private plane: Surprise VIP treatment for stranded Air NZ passengers
Two passengers shared their story of how they landed unexpected VIP treatment.