New Zealand'Concern' over child obesity study findingsToo little "huff and puff" and too much screen time, childhood obesity study finds.07 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandMissing German tourist foundA German woman missing on Mt Taranaki since Monday is now being assessed by paramedics.31 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandDriver dies in Timaru truck crashA man has died in one of two serious truck crashes that have closed roads in Timaru and Taranaki this morning.29 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandChild porn: Pharmacist loses registrationFormer pharmacist loses registration after being convicted on child pornography charges.26 Jan 03:01 AM
New ZealandMissing man on $40 inflatable boatMissing man was "always pushing the limits", says shocked friend.25 Jan 09:15 PM
New ZealandOtaki boat tragedy: 'It started out as fun'The family of a man missing at sea after the inflatable boat he was on capsized, say they are in limbo as they wait - and hope - to get him back.25 Jan 08:30 AM
New ZealandTeenager dies in Taranaki river crossingPolice have named the teenager who drowned in a Taranaki river yesterday.23 Jan 09:49 PM
New ZealandBody of man found in river after being swept awayPolice have located the body of a man who was swept away while crossing Waiwhakaiho River near New Plymouth this afternoon.23 Jan 04:12 AM
New ZealandOne trapped in New Plymouth car crashFirefighters are working to free someone from a crashed car in New Plymouth.16 Jan 04:05 AM
CrimeBrave worker chases knife-wielding thiefA service station attendant chased off a knife-wielding man.13 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandCutting blind corners: Police blitz catches drivers outOver a 45 minute period last week, police photographed at least 6 vehicles crossing the centreline on a blind corner, and they say it's time people took it seriously.05 Jan 03:45 AM
New ZealandKiwi's mega-12,000km trip ... to StratfordNZ adventurer to attempt never-before-tried trip - rowing from Singapore to Darwin, cycling across Australia, rowing to New Plymouth and then a 40km cycle to Stratford.03 Jan 11:08 PM
New ZealandMum's hopes for son's Kiwi eco plansFormer Kiwi tree surgeon left detailed plans for eco developments02 Jan 05:18 AM
New ZealandFine Boxing Day weather in storeDon't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.25 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandXmas weather: What are we in store for?What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.24 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandChristmas day forecast to be mainly fineWet weather today will clear throughout the country making way for a mainly fine Christmas weekend.22 Dec 05:35 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandCrowd hit by fireworks debrisOrganisers of a Christmas fireworks show in Taranaki say anyone who thinks they were hit by debris should contact them.18 Dec 11:32 PM
New ZealandChainsaw death: 'He was never reckless'A tree surgeon who bled to death at the top of a tree when his chainsaw cut his throat was "never reckless", says his former Taranaki boss.28 Nov 09:31 PM
New ZealandTruck driver has lucky escapeA truck driver had a lucky escape after it ploughed through a fence and flipped over in a paddock on SH3 in New Plymouth this morning.22 Nov 01:15 AM
TravelKing and Queen Hotel Suites, New PlymouthShandelle Battersby checks into a boutique hotel in the heart of the city.16 Nov 08:30 PM
New Zealand15 dead in 'disastrous' week on NZ roadsOnly five days into November, 10 people have already died on our roads, and police fear another 60 to 70 people could be killed before the end of the year.04 Nov 04:35 AM
New ZealandEight dead on roads this month alreadyIt's just the third day of November yet eight people have already died on the country's roads.03 Nov 02:29 AM
New ZealandOne dead after tractor v car crash in TaranakiIt is believed the tractor rolled onto the driver after it collided with a car that was overtaking it.01 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandTornado wreaks havoc in New PlymouthNew Plymouth resident says the tornado dumped a trampoline on his porch.25 Oct 07:34 PM
TravelWorld's second best region is in NZLonely Planet described the winning region as having a 'deliciously offbeat new gallery' and being home to 'a magnificent hiking trail'.25 Oct 08:00 AM
New ZealandHosking didn't breach standards: BSAThree complaints that Seven Sharp breached broadcasting standards during a story on outgoing New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd have been rejected.25 Oct 06:26 AM
SportTaranaki streaker earns Yarrow Stadium banA streaker who invaded a New Plymouth rugby pitch has been slapped with a two-year stadium ban.24 Oct 07:10 AM
New ZealandConcerns for missing teenPolice are searching for a 14-year-old boy who left his New Plymouth home in a distressed state with no shoes on.23 Oct 11:51 PM
New ZealandBarrett brothers make Taranaki proudIt's not just Kevin and Robyn Barrett who are proud of their sons Scott and Jordie joining brother Beauden in the All Blacks' end-of-year 23 Oct 06:43 AM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Another scorcherKiwis heading out today are being advised to pack both sausages and sunscreen as a big high parks itself over the country.22 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandArrests made after armed robbery of New Plymouth TABTwo people have been arrested after an armed robbery of a TAB in New Plymouth. A witness to the robbery at the TAB in Fitzroy told 12 Oct 08:32 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: New Plymouth Mayor pips more experienced rivalsHe started as an outside chance, but Neil Holdom's strong campaign won him the New Plymouth mayoralty by 500 votes. Made with funding from NZ on Air09 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: New Plymouth Mayor pips more experienced rivalsHe started as an outside chance, but Neil Holdom’s strong campaign won him the New Plymouth mayoralty by 500 votes. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch09 Oct 01:02 AM
