New ZealandAppeal Court cuts time double murderer Nathan Frost must stay in jailThe Appeal Court has reduced the double murderer's non-parole period from 20 to 18 years.12 Jul 01:57 AM
New ZealandMum throws out mattress, furniture with mould but rental passes Healthy Homes inspectionSolo mum dismayed her rental passed a Healthy Homes inspection.10 Jul 08:54 PM
Crime'Sophisticated setup': Cannabis-grower's operation for personal use benefited friends, tooHe said it was for his own medicinal purposes but distributed it among his friend group.05 Jul 11:10 PM
CrimeConvicted killer back in jail after fleeing police from ambulance, beating partnerThe Black Power member was previously jailed for 11 years for his involvement in a murder.04 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'No safety briefings': Former chemical worker raise questions about his baby's deathParitūtū is being investigated by Dow to track the impacts of chemicals used there.04 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandCourtney Johnston on being Te Papa’s youngest ever CEO – ‘The job is hard, but I never feel lonely in it’'It’s a position of privilege – being able to study art history and make it a career.'02 Jul 09:00 PM
Crime'Disgraceful and repulsive': Man spat in officer's face then barricaded himself in a roomPolice had responded to a domestic matter and were trying to serve him with an order.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council awardSensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.23 Jun 10:30 AM
New ZealandLack of safety equipment blasted at Paritūtū chemical plantA former employee described working inside a reactor wearing little more than overalls.22 Jun 12:26 AM
KahuIwi celebrate waka discovery that could be linked to Tītokowaru warIn a special find, a 150-year-old waka has been salvaged from the Pātea River.15 Jun 06:30 PM
Crime'I was just so scared': Dairy owner fights to hide family from armed, masked robberThe offender chased her and tried to force his way into the room they were hiding in.15 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeSex worker repeatedly choked by man who was banned from hiring herThe man tricked his way into another booking with her.15 Jun 06:09 AM
CrimeBeer-guzzling burglar nabbed after leaving a bottle - and DNA - at the crime sceneHe took the beer from a fridge mid-heist and left the empty on the steps.14 Jun 06:19 AM
New ZealandAcclaimed Kiwi photographer dies, a week after King's Birthday honourRob Tucker's career was a highlights reel of life, people, events and tragedy.14 Jun 12:18 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Art, coffee and gin are the secrets to success for entrepreneurial coupleHoropito, kawakawaka, miro berries and stamens of pōhutukawa are fun to find and distil.12 Jun 09:53 PM
Crime'I'm not a monster': Tattooist sexually assaults clients, blames autismHe had preyed on his victims, taking advantage of his position as a tattooist - Judge.09 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLocal councils looking to get more freight on railsA local business director says a meeting with KiwiRail is needed to address costs.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDairy owner feared death as armed teens stormed shopRobert Lee feared for his life when three teens armed with weapons stormed his shop.22 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandWet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five monthsAuckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.22 May 04:27 AM
New ZealandSpecialist vessel arrival to begin final phase of Tui oil field decommissioningThe Q7000 will plug and formally abandon wells across the Taranaki oil field.16 May 01:47 AM
New ZealandTaranaki Electricity Trust trustee censured after code of conduct complaintLawyers were brought in by both the trust and the individual trustee involved.13 May 06:00 AM
CrimeTeen to be sentenced in High Court for role in young dad's murderHe attacked the man with a claw hammer and helped dispose of evidence.12 May 03:00 AM
CrimeChef caused crash by towing cart he knew was too heavyOut-of-control van crossed the centreline and collided with an oncoming vehicle.10 May 05:00 PM
CrimeRepeat drink-driver claims he was too scared to have blood taken after crashThe 53-year-old, who had six drink-driving convictions, crashed his motorcycle into a car.09 May 07:00 AM
Kahu‘It’s mana enhancing’: Council backs calls for more Māori art despite ‘artistic freedom’ oppositionChanged rules may see more Māori sculptures in New Plymouth07 May 07:27 AM
KahuSeabed mining inquiry causes controversyA select committee inquiry will investigate seabed mining regulations in NZ waters.07 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police hunt brazen daytime robbers after New Plymouth smash-and-grabThe brazen robbers were recorded as they smashed into cabinets and stole jewellery.05 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandWatch: Shocking near-miss on SH3 caught on cameraThe truck driver said people don't realise how hard it is to see cars in bad weather.04 May 11:17 PM
New ZealandEid Mubarak - hundreds attend community Eid celebrationThe event was organised by the Pakistan Association of New Plymouth and was open to all.01 May 02:27 AM
CrimeTeen who ram-raided a store and held-up a petrol station did it all for two Moro barsHe claimed he had 'just followed his friends' when committing the crimes.28 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuPush for Māori public art in New PlymouthThe council has suggested urgent changes to its Art in Public Places Strategy.25 Apr 02:32 AM
New ZealandPerson dies on Mount Taranaki after being struck by boulderA person died while tramping on Mount Taranaki on Sunday.23 Apr 09:44 PM
New ZealandNearly $450,000 of meth seized and two arrested after multiple New Plymouth raidsA 41-year-old man and a 39-year-old man are due to appear in New Plymouth District Court.20 Apr 03:41 AM
New ZealandPolice trio acquitted of manslaughter: Only one remains in the force, inquest droppedAllen Ball died in a cell in 2019. What followed were a number of investigative processes.18 Apr 05:00 PM