New ZealandCovid traces in Taranaki wastewater likely Delta variantThree new historical cases reported in MIQ today.26 Jul 02:10 AM
New ZealandJust 80 people turn up for Covid tests in Taranaki despite ministry's appealHealth officials trying to rule out community transmission had a slow day yesterday.24 Jul 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Get tested': Plea for Taranaki residents recently returned from AustraliaAnyone with Covid symptoms in New Plymouth is asked to get tested.24 Jul 06:26 AM
New ZealandTaranaki travellers from Australia should get tested: Ministry of HealthThe ministry's advice comes after Covid-19 was detected in New Plymouth wastewater.24 Jul 03:41 AM
New ZealandCovid traces in New Plymouth wastewater show 'system is working'"If there is an undetected outbreak there ... it's an additional back-up measure."23 Jul 10:50 PM
EmploymentCare provider fined $552k over woman's death at support homeThe woman drowned when left alone in a bath in October 2016.23 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandNoisy neighbour murder: 'Cold-blood' killer jailed for life'That guy didn't deserve it,' killer Tristan Locke told cops.20 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQA ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.12 Jul 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirefighter retires after 56 yearsFirefighter Jes Sorensen is retiring to write his memoir and work on his house.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandShip at centre of Covid scare to return to NZ early next weekThe Viking Bay and another fishing vessel remain off the NZ coastline with sick crew.09 Jul 12:45 AM
New ZealandDrink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crashThe 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.08 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandOfficials 'jumped the gun' on MIQ, says Viking Bay agentBloomfield said members on ship returning to New Plymouth for MIQ, however port rejects07 Jul 09:40 PM
New ZealandLotto's latest multi-millionaire claims $13m Powerball prizeLotto's latest multi-millionaire has claimed their $13 million prize in Powerball.01 Jul 10:38 PM
KahuMāori council seats bring cuts to general councillorsSouth Taranaki will lose one seat on the Taranaki Regional Council.01 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandChild sex abuse material: New Plymouth man jailed 3 years, 9 months'Child sexual abuse imagery is not a victimless crime, it involves real children.'30 Jun 05:06 AM
New ZealandFugitive drowned in stream he used as escape routeThe coroner dismissed concerns family members raised about the circumstances of his death.23 Jun 05:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirst rail tour group gets 'royal treatment'Two new rail options look set to boost the Ruapehu winter visitor season.13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealedShocking number of cases over the last decade.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandMid-air drama: PM's flight diverted, passenger suffers medical emergencyThe Air NZ aircraft carrying Jacinda Ardern was heading from Auckland to Nelson.26 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers trial: Accused breaks down as interview played to juryOfficer A said staff were visibly upset after Allen Ball was pronounced dead.20 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers' trial: Victim unchecked in cell for 30 minutes, jury toldThe jury was shown more CCTV footage today.19 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandTaranaki police officer trial: Accused trio's experience detailedThe officers were part of the most high-performing section in South Taranaki.18 May 01:15 AM
New ZealandPolice manslaughter trial: Man in cell for two hours without medical helpThe trial began in the High Court at New Plymouth this morning.17 May 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat Covid-19 taught district's new top copScott Fraser was part of the police response team to Covid-1916 May 05:00 PM
CrimeFormer police officer who stole $4000 will go unnamedThe former officer appeared in the New Plymouth District Court today.10 May 02:52 AM
New ZealandCrane crashes through house roof in New PlymouthThe crane truck has tipped on its side - with its long arm resting on the roof.10 May 12:59 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Aotearoa arrives home for first time$450m supply ship makes first visit to its ceremonial home port of New Plymouth.21 Apr 07:44 AM
New ZealandCrowded House concert suspected drink-spiking: Mum's night in ICUMum-of-four rushed to hospital after suspected drink spiking at Crowded House event.26 Mar 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMaking safe spaces for our rainbow communities"The reality is it's still not safe for LGBTQI+ people to hold hands in public."05 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMusic to the ears: Crowded House's nationwide tour back on this monthSomething to sing about: Crowded House's "To The Island" tour is all go.05 Mar 05:16 AM
New ZealandExplosions as New Plymouth house goes up in flamesEverybody inside the property at the time managed to get out safely.25 Feb 07:19 PM
New ZealandDetails emerge of extreme precautions taken to remove body from cargo shipThe man died at sea while on a cargo vessel travelling to New Plymouth.22 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandAnxious in Taranaki: Fears alert level 2 isn't enoughOpinion is divided over whether New Plymouth should be in Covid-19 alert level 3.15 Feb 05:53 PM
