$300 million upgrade for New Plymouth hospital
Part of the upgrade is a new emergency department and a rooftop helipad.
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Six60 announce major summer tour
Six60 have added a string of major Saturday shows to their summer timetable.
Man changes plea, admits causing crash that killed teen
Olivia Renee Keightley-Trigg, 18, was killed in the early hours of August 28, 2018.
Comment | Jetstar: So long, and thanks for all the cheap flights
Winston Aldworth says Jetstar's withdrawal from the regions will hit travellers' wallets
Tractor-loads of fun for kids in Taranaki
From fantastic museums to the great outdoors, Taranaki has plenty to entertain children.
Pack a raincoat: More rain coming this afternoon
Showers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.
Cyclist critically injured in crash with truck in New Plymouth
The accident happened about 11am, police said.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
60-tonne piece of fat blocks drain, toilet flush ban
New Plymouth District Council is blaming a sewer pipe blockage on a 60-tonne piece of fat.
$19m Mt Taranaki tramping upgrade gets green light
The new trails are expected to bring in an extra 40,000 tourists to the area.
'Beast from the East' weather looms - 24 straight days of rain
And September and October are not looking too great either.
Marae dream in tatters: Ex-cop jailed over $480k theft
Shaun Keenan served as a police officer for more than 20 years prior to the offending.
Your weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park
Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.
Woman charged with murder in New Plymouth
A 49-year-old woman has been charged with murder in New Plymouth.
Tornado sends eight-tonne campervan flying
"I've never experienced anything like it. It was very, very scary," says shocked resident.
Couple stranded by Intercity bus: Two month wait for refund
Couple left behind by Intercity bus spent months trying to reclaim their belongings.
'Like a freight train': Tornado slams woman against house
A Taranaki farmer has described how a tornado tore through his house.
Watch: Taranaki tornado tosses trampoline into vehicle, powerlines down
New Plymouth residents reporting giant hail stones.
Armed police descend on New Plymouth
"If you listen to police instruction you will not be harmed," the officer said.
Opinion: Recycling rules rile
What will I do with all the plastic containers I already have for recycling?
Hunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New Zealand
Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.
Local Focus: From musician to mayor, Kuvarji has plans for New Plymouth
Kuvarji says local politics lacks community perspective. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
From musician to mayor, Kuvarji has plans for New Plymouth
Kuvarji says local politics lacks community perspective. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Flooding risk for Canterbury, Otago; scattered showers for North Island
Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.
Local Focus: Accidental mayor pursuing another term, with energy
Mayor Holdom is seeking re-election for the job he loves. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Accidental mayor pursuing another term with energy
Mayor Holdom seeking re-election for the job he loves. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Batten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New Zealand
Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.
Day off from wild weather, but reprieve short-lived
You don't get all that lovely green scenery for nothing, New Zealand. More rain on way.
Wild weather: 200 lightning strikes hit Auckland and Coromandel
The thunderstorm follows a damaging tornado in Taranaki this afternoon.
Measles warning: Passengers on Air NZ Sunday flight to NP alerted
The outbreak shows no signs of slowing now Air NZ passengers are being put on alert.
'It's a health issue': Medicinal cannabis one step closer
"People are stunned when they see the difference in me". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Medicinal cannabis one step closer
Nichola Smith sees it as a health issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.