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Teen killed in crash: 'She'd make everyone feel like a million bucks'
Olivia Renee Keightley-Trigg was killed in a car crash earlier this week.
Spate of serious crashes claim six lives in 32 hours
The road carnage began at 1.30am yesterday, with the most recent crash at 8.10am today.
Crash in New Plymouth leaves four critically injured
All four patients are in a critical condition at Taranaki Base Hospital.
Watch: Terrifying twister scatters building debris
Another 20 were assessed to have minor damage following a tornado.
Watch: Terrifying twister scatters building debris
Another 20 were assessed to have minor damage following a tornado.
'The whole roof's gone': Tornadoes hit North Island properties
Tornadoes have caused damage to houses in New Plymouth and Ohope.
Andrew Little opens up about his beard
Step into a barber in New Plymouth and you may see the Minister of Justice getting a trim.
Firefighters rescue puppy from seven metre well
The property owner said the puppy was stuck for around 25 minutes.
Swap old Lotto tickets for movie pass
Swap your old Lotto tickets and watch Kiwi classics for free.
School bus driver dies in Taranaki crash, 13 students injured
The person who died was the 69-year-old male bus driver.
One family, three generations of Ranfurly Shield rugby
Cameron Crowley to tie Wanganui record for Shield challenges.
Taranaki shooting: Manhunt for multiple offenders
Police were called to the scene last night around 9.30pm.
One injured following shooting at Taranaki hospital
One man has received an injury following an altercation with a group of men.
NZ winemakers convicted for illegally selling bulk red wine
New Plymouth winemakers fined for illegally selling wine to supermarkets and stores.
Drunk father admits getting 10-year-old son to drive
Police checking a poorly parked car found a boy in the driving seat.
Dairy effluent affects stream for 2.2km
Directors of Block 8 Farm fined $54,000 in Environment Court
Crowd builds to watch trans-Tasman kayaker
The kayaker is "really keen for a steak and veggie pie" after landing.
Work and Income offices given a makeover
Suspensions of benefits have fallen by 23 per cent under a new, less punitive approach.
Could Cooks Gardens to go Amber and Black?
Mayor says no reason Whanganui can't host high level rugby
Purrfect outcome: 'Miracle' car cat to be reunited with owner
Cat that broke its claws clinging to a car grille for hours set to be reunited with owner.
Two seriously injured in baseball bat attack
The two were assaulted outside a liquor store in New Plymouth.
Chester Borrows: Learn your history, no matter how unpalatable it might be
The Land Wars had a greater impact on NZ than any of the campaigns we commemorate
Taranaki's bold bid to be first predator-free region
Taranaki is making a play to be the first region to rid itself of pest predators.
Worker shot in head with nail gun
A man working at a New Plymouth school was shot in the head with a nail gun.
Taranaki leaders use PM's visit to appeal for help
PM announced Taranaki will host a national summit on the "just transition" to clean energy
Deaf student strives against all odds
Setting up a support group in her community is just the beginning for Madison Davy.
Concern as police cars increasingly rammed
A recent spate of criminals ramming Kiwi police has officers concerned for their safety
Anglican Church apologises for land sale to Crown
Anglican Church of Aotearoa has apologised to two Tauranga Moana hapū for its actions.
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.
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
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