What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.
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Man killed after police chase in Taranaki named
He had 60 convictions, some related to drugs and breaching sentences and court orders.
Police pursuit crash: Car wasn't registered, stolen licence plates
"They were caning it." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Christopher Crean killer to be paroled
Christopher Crean killer to be paroled in early July.
Schoolgirl's petition to take her girlfriend to the ball
The petition had more than 3500 signatures in less than 24 hours.
Four members of same family arrested on drug charges
The four are facing a range of charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Rescue at Opunake Beach
Three other kayakers who went to help are in trouble about 300m offshore.
Woman tells of childhood 'terror' of alleged sex offender
Man accused of threatening to kill a 7-year-old girl's parents if she didn't obey him.
Rare books gift worth nearly $200,000
The collection of 20 books were printed more than 500 years ago.
First new state houses for Whanganui in decades
New state houses being built in Whanganui are to be ready to occupy by mid-year.
Taranaki high school student dies of meningococcal disease
Local health board says there is no increased risk to the wider community.
Witness says she was 'too terrified to disobey' alleged attacker
First complainant gives court details of alleged offending between 1981 and 1984.
Two injured, four police cars damaged after car-jacking
The incident led to a more than 40km pursuit from New Plymouth.
Golf-course tragedy: 'The angels just got too jealous'
The tragedy happened in Queenstown last weekend.
No lifting of New Plymouth boil-water notice
New Plymouth residents are required to boil their water in the wake of ex-cyclone Gita.
Taranaki tap water partially on; boil water notice applies
Advice is for people to run their outside tap for 10 mins first until the water is clean.
Local Focus: Ōpōtiki initiative teaching kids to bike safe
Ōpōtiki Bike Kitchen teaches kids how to fix their bike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gita's been and gone but clean-up continues
Kaikoura, Taranaki and Takaka are still picking up the pieces.
Bottled water running out in New Plymouth
Crews are working around the clock to repair a pipe damaged by ex-cyclone Gita.
Shelf-stacker tops the world in physics
Top student's advice: stop procrastinating, understand things and get to bed early!
Cyclone Gita: Thousands without power in Taranaki
Extra crews have been brought in to restore power in hard-hit Taranaki in Gita's wake.
New Year 9 school cricket tri-series
New secondary schools cricket tri-series designed to improve player technique
Murdered farmer 'generous and friendly to all'
Murdered farmer's family feel numb and saddened by a death which has shocked community.
Police car hit during pursuit of stolen car
A 23-year-old has appeared in court after hitting a police car while driving a stolen car.
Surfer bags 11kg snapper with bare hands
Taranaki surfer bags 11kg snapper with his bare hands from his board.
Gladioli and dahlias the star turns of summer flower show
The Wanganui Horticultural Society Summer Show is a chance to see new flower varieties
Evidence for dad's murder charge inadmissible
A Taranaki man was charged with murdering his baby girl before admitting manslaughter.
One dead, at least eight others injured in crashes
One person has died and at least eight other people have been injured in serious crashes.
Behind the Uniform: Beauty and bravery combined
Rachael Utumapu is a fire fighter and works for make-up charity Look Good Feel Better.
Samaritan rewarded for returning $1400
'Rude' to have kept tourist's cash, decides boy, 12.
Mates' last round shaken by out-of-control ute
Three mates enjoying a few final drinks escaped death when a ute slammed into a bar.
Whanganui athlete Christian Conder accepts scholarship at North Florida University
Whanganui runner Christian Conder accepts athletics scholarship to North Florida Uni
'I'm just so thankful': Couch stranger's mum
A relieved mum is among those whose hearts were touched by a Mangawhai man's kindness.
Two sent to hospital after New Plymouth crash
A crash has seen a couple landing on their roof and trapping one occupant.