TravelTaranaki: Coastal ramblingsLiz Light discovers the delights of windy and wave-pounded Taranaki.27 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandTeen killed in Easter car crash namedPolice have named a 19-year-old Taranaki man killed when the car he was driving crashed into trees on Sunday evening.26 Apr 07:44 AM
New ZealandFlag may be gone for good, RSA saysAnzac Day theft angers war veterans, who see it as an insult to servicemen and their families.26 Apr 01:15 AM
EntertainmentBook lover: Elizabeth SmitherElizabeth Smither is an acclaimed New Plymouth-based poet, novelist and short story writer. She has recently released <i>The Commonplace Book</i> (AUP, $34.99), a collection of thoughts about writing and the writer's life.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice urge drivers to be patient on the trip homeThe Easter holiday road toll stands at five after a single-vehicle crash in Taranaki last night.25 Apr 05:29 AM
New ZealandMany attend rainy Anzac Day servicesTens of thousands of New Zealanders turned out at dawn services across the country.24 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandChildren stable after fatal firePolice have named the 25-year-old woman who died as a result of a house fire in Paraparaumu yesterday morning.14 Apr 02:50 AM
New ZealandPiercings move 'a compromise' - boardFacial piercings have been approved as part of school uniform at a major New Plymouth high school.14 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandLaptop may have caused fatal fireThe flatmate of a 25-year-old mother who died in a house fire in Paraparaumu last night has described how she tried to save her.13 Apr 07:34 AM
New ZealandPolice release images of attempted kidnap suspectsPolice have released images of two men suspected of trying to kidnap a 22-year-old community probation worker.24 Mar 05:32 AM
EntertainmentWOMAD: Musical melting potIt's the flags you see first. WOMAD, held annually at Taranaki's beautiful Brooklands Park, is littered with them.19 Mar 12:17 AM
SportSurf livesaving: Anderson opens surf campaign with twin victoriesGlenn Anderson opened his campaign at the New Zealand surf lifesaving championships today in familiar fashion.11 Mar 06:07 AM
EntertainmentBlasts from the past and hard rockers on wayHere's more to add to your gig diary - though you'd be in a fairly unique demographic if you were after tickets to all of this lot. 09 Mar 06:00 PM
SportSubaru and Hareb an Impreza fitPaige Hareb, New Zealand's top woman pro-surfer has joined forces with Subaru of New Zealand in a car deal.28 Feb 04:30 PM
