New ZealandTwo people dead following crash in TaranakiState Highway 3 is expected to remain closed for several hours.21 Nov 05:36 PM
New Zealand'Angry and heartbroken': Dog mauls 4-year-old's face 15 hours after family fostered itThe trust responsible for bullmastiff cross knew it had aggressive tendencies.18 Nov 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCompany put 'heart and soul' into tiny homes business but buyers in limboDifficult times as Covid and stock problems strike tiny homes business.17 Nov 04:23 AM
New ZealandPolice name man killed while cycling in New PlymouthThe cyclist was Cameron McKay, 56, of New Plymouth.12 Nov 05:37 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into garage, pins one person, traps anotherThe car careened off a street and into a garage where four people were gathered.11 Nov 11:12 PM
New Zealand'Her nerves are shattered': Unruly Kāinga Ora neighbours lead to mum using hotelsA son said problems with the Kāinga Ora tenants next door began about three years ago.21 Oct 05:34 PM
New Zealand'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.'03 Oct 12:36 AM
New ZealandSpate of ambulance crashes being investigatedSt John is investigating three crashes involving ambulance officers in the past six weeks.22 Sep 04:39 AM
NPCPoor positioning of lights caused shadows during rugbyThe council has apologised for Yarrow Stadium's dim lighting during Friday's NPC game.21 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandAmbulance crashes on 'problem' intersection in New PlymouthIt appears a car and ambulance crashed, the second crash with an ambulance in two weeks.21 Sep 02:33 AM
New ZealandFamily makes last-minute dash to see dying Nan, gets stuck in dangerous slipThe Taranaki whanau say they are lucky to be alive.20 Sep 07:00 AM
KahuReo Māori stalwart Hana Te Hemara immortalised in five-storey mural looking to Taranaki maungaHana Te Hemara mural unveiling in Taranaki, created by artist Graham Hoete, aka Mr G.15 Sep 02:32 AM
New Zealand'You just hit a cop': Teen appeals jail term for attack on off-duty officerAs the off-duty cop lay injured on the ground, his attackers congratulated each other.13 Sep 12:26 AM
EconomyHouse prices fell $322 a day in August: New REINZ data"More stock has lessened the urgency to buy'" REINZ chief executive says.12 Sep 09:00 PM
TravelPrivate plane: Surprise VIP treatment for stranded Air NZ passengersTwo passengers shared their story of how they landed unexpected VIP treatment.12 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandTwo people injured in stabbing incident in New PlymouthTwo people have been injured in a stabbing incident in New Plymouth late last night.07 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandPeople may be new focus for marae fundNew Plymouth's fund to assist marae may shift focus towards developing people.25 Aug 05:33 AM
New Zealand'High-value' items taken in jewellery store burglariesA man was arrested at the scene of the most recent burglary.11 Aug 10:34 PM
New ZealandThree arrests made in New Plymouth homicide casePolice have confirmed the alleged offenders arrested have gang connections.08 Aug 08:32 AM
New ZealandOaonui, Taranaki homicide: Two men arrested after Jacob Ramsay found deadThe men are due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court today.02 Aug 09:54 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Cherry smashes rugby's glass ceilingFormer Black Fern Cherry Blyde is Taranaki Rugby's first female president31 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I wouldn't have been on this planet for much longer': Drink-driver with 40-year history claims sobrietyA repeat drink-driver claims to have ditched the booze and to be enjoying recovery.01 Jul 12:28 AM
New ZealandNew Plymouth council boss on leave following secret emergency meetingIt's understood the behind-closed-doors meeting dealt with an employment issue.28 Jun 05:47 PM
New ZealandStargazers left in awe after spiral appears in night skyJust what caused this spectacular light show over NZ?19 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandThreats against PM Jacinda Ardern triple in three yearsAnti-vax sentiment partly behind steep rise in threats.12 Jun 06:18 AM
New ZealandCambridge tree death: 'Shattered' family pays tribute to amazing mumShe was one of the country's first bilingual teachers at Rakaumanga Kura Kaupapa Māori.26 May 02:47 AM
New Zealand$278k bill for Kiwi oil and gas giant over 'harrowing' sackingsSackings leave oil and gas firm with compensation bill over a quarter of a million dollars21 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to deathThe dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.20 May 04:43 AM
RugbyFinals hosting rights on the line in Taranaki club rugbyNPOB and Stratford/Eltham are early contenders to host Taranaki club finals day.17 May 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirways boss quits after tumultuous Covid years, control tower closure U-turnsPlans to close regional control towers, announced when Covid hit, have been reversed.12 May 11:36 PM
EconomyHousing market: 'Demand has weakened, prices are falling': REINZAffordability, uncertainty and changing financial conditions cited as reasons.11 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandBringing the tūī back to town – how native birds are returning to NZ's restored urban forestsRestored urban forests can return native birds to our cities and improve species richness.08 May 10:04 PM
New ZealandLucky Lotto player scoops $5.3 million winOne player struck the Powerball with three tickets sharing the main Lotto prize of $1m.07 May 09:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I can't even walk properly': Mum's $30K loan for hysterectomy to end painHer pain was so bad she would regularly faint at work.04 May 05:00 PM
