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Success: Hooking on to a winning formula
Looking after long-standing clients has paid off for a west coast seafood supplier.

Taranaki: Sleepovers with a floral twist
If you really want to appreciate a garden, you need to stay in it, writes Chris Samsara.

Womad turns Taranaki into a planet of sound
A blind couple from Mali will be the stars of what is one of the strongest Womad line-ups in years when the three-day world music festival returns in March.

Rugby: Late burst secures Taranaki win
Two tries in the closing seven minutes secured Taranaki a 30-16 bonus try win over Manawatu.

Unlocking the gates of Taranaki's past
You'll be surprised what's behind them, writes Chris Samsara.

Rugby: Southland crumble as clash fails to fire
Taranaki handed Southland their first loss of the ITM Cup season last night with a convincing performance in New Plymouth.

iPod warning after teen girl's death
iPod users are being warned by police to be vigilant on the roads after the death of a young woman who was hit by a car while listening to music.

Rugby: Taranaki climb to third
Taranaki soared into third spot in the ITM Cup on the back of a solid 28-19 win over Counties Manukau.