New ZealandConcern as police cars increasingly rammedA recent spate of criminals ramming Kiwi police has officers concerned for their safety18 May 02:14 AM
New ZealandAnglican Church apologises for land sale to CrownAnglican Church of Aotearoa has apologised to two Tauranga Moana hapū for its actions.13 May 08:49 PM
New ZealandWhat to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its wayWe'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.11 May 03:01 AM
New ZealandMan killed after police chase in Taranaki namedHe had 60 convictions, some related to drugs and breaching sentences and court orders.08 May 09:26 AM
New ZealandPolice pursuit crash: Car wasn't registered, stolen licence plates"They were caning it." Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 May 12:17 AM
New ZealandChristopher Crean killer to be paroledChristopher Crean killer to be paroled in early July.04 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandSchoolgirl's petition to take her girlfriend to the ballThe petition had more than 3500 signatures in less than 24 hours.12 Apr 10:22 PM
New ZealandFour members of same family arrested on drug chargesThe four are facing a range of charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act.11 Apr 02:54 AM
New ZealandRescue at Opunake BeachThree other kayakers who went to help are in trouble about 300m offshore.24 Mar 02:51 AM
New ZealandWoman tells of childhood 'terror' of alleged sex offenderMan accused of threatening to kill a 7-year-old girl's parents if she didn't obey him.13 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandRare books gift worth nearly $200,000The collection of 20 books were printed more than 500 years ago.13 Mar 01:31 AM
New ZealandFirst new state houses for Whanganui in decadesNew state houses being built in Whanganui are to be ready to occupy by mid-year.13 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandTaranaki high school student dies of meningococcal diseaseLocal health board says there is no increased risk to the wider community.12 Mar 10:54 PM
CrimeWitness says she was 'too terrified to disobey' alleged attackerFirst complainant gives court details of alleged offending between 1981 and 1984.12 Mar 05:35 AM
New ZealandTwo injured, four police cars damaged after car-jackingThe incident led to a more than 40km pursuit from New Plymouth.09 Mar 10:31 PM
New ZealandGolf-course tragedy: 'The angels just got too jealous'The tragedy happened in Queenstown last weekend.26 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandNo lifting of New Plymouth boil-water noticeNew Plymouth residents are required to boil their water in the wake of ex-cyclone Gita.24 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandTaranaki tap water partially on; boil water notice appliesAdvice is for people to run their outside tap for 10 mins first until the water is clean.23 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Ōpōtiki initiative teaching kids to bike safeŌpōtiki Bike Kitchen teaches kids how to fix their bike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Feb 12:29 AM
New ZealandGita's been and gone but clean-up continuesKaikoura, Taranaki and Takaka are still picking up the pieces.22 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandBottled water running out in New PlymouthCrews are working around the clock to repair a pipe damaged by ex-cyclone Gita.21 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandShelf-stacker tops the world in physicsTop student's advice: stop procrastinating, understand things and get to bed early!21 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gita: Thousands without power in TaranakiExtra crews have been brought in to restore power in hard-hit Taranaki in Gita's wake.20 Feb 09:14 PM
CricketNew Year 9 school cricket tri-seriesNew secondary schools cricket tri-series designed to improve player technique20 Feb 10:00 AM
New ZealandMurdered farmer 'generous and friendly to all'Murdered farmer's family feel numb and saddened by a death which has shocked community.12 Feb 02:54 AM
New ZealandPolice car hit during pursuit of stolen carA 23-year-old has appeared in court after hitting a police car while driving a stolen car.02 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandSurfer bags 11kg snapper with bare handsTaranaki surfer bags 11kg snapper with his bare hands from his board.28 Jan 07:50 AM
LifestyleGladioli and dahlias the star turns of summer flower showThe Wanganui Horticultural Society Summer Show is a chance to see new flower varieties26 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandEvidence for dad's murder charge inadmissibleA Taranaki man was charged with murdering his baby girl before admitting manslaughter.25 Jan 10:29 PM
New ZealandOne dead, at least eight others injured in crashesOne person has died and at least eight other people have been injured in serious crashes.18 Jan 06:29 AM
New ZealandBehind the Uniform: Beauty and bravery combinedRachael Utumapu is a fire fighter and works for make-up charity Look Good Feel Better.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSamaritan rewarded for returning $1400'Rude' to have kept tourist's cash, decides boy, 12.11 Jan 07:59 PM
New ZealandMates' last round shaken by out-of-control uteThree mates enjoying a few final drinks escaped death when a ute slammed into a bar.31 Dec 08:49 PM
New ZealandWhanganui athlete Christian Conder accepts scholarship at North Florida UniversityWhanganui runner Christian Conder accepts athletics scholarship to North Florida Uni31 Dec 05:30 PM