'Disgraceful and repulsive': Man spat in officer's face then barricaded himself in a room
Police had responded to a domestic matter and were trying to serve him with an order.
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Sensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.
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Iwi celebrate waka discovery that could be linked to Tītokowaru war
In a special find, a 150-year-old waka has been salvaged from the Pātea River.
'I was just so scared': Dairy owner fights to hide family from armed, masked robber
The offender chased her and tried to force his way into the room they were hiding in.
Sex worker repeatedly choked by man who was banned from hiring her
The man tricked his way into another booking with her.
Beer-guzzling burglar nabbed after leaving a bottle - and DNA - at the crime scene
He took the beer from a fridge mid-heist and left the empty on the steps.
Acclaimed Kiwi photographer dies, a week after King's Birthday honour
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'I'm not a monster': Tattooist sexually assaults clients, blames autism
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Local councils looking to get more freight on rails
A local business director says a meeting with KiwiRail is needed to address costs.
Dairy owner feared death as armed teens stormed shop
Robert Lee feared for his life when three teens armed with weapons stormed his shop.
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Specialist vessel arrival to begin final phase of Tui oil field decommissioning
The Q7000 will plug and formally abandon wells across the Taranaki oil field.
Taranaki Electricity Trust trustee censured after code of conduct complaint
Lawyers were brought in by both the trust and the individual trustee involved.
Teen to be sentenced in High Court for role in young dad's murder
He attacked the man with a claw hammer and helped dispose of evidence.
Chef caused crash by towing cart he knew was too heavy
Out-of-control van crossed the centreline and collided with an oncoming vehicle.
Repeat drink-driver claims he was too scared to have blood taken after crash
The 53-year-old, who had six drink-driving convictions, crashed his motorcycle into a car.
‘It’s mana enhancing’: Council backs calls for more Māori art despite ‘artistic freedom’ opposition
Changed rules may see more Māori sculptures in New Plymouth
Seabed mining inquiry causes controversy
A select committee inquiry will investigate seabed mining regulations in NZ waters.
Watch: Police hunt brazen daytime robbers after New Plymouth smash-and-grab
The brazen robbers were recorded as they smashed into cabinets and stole jewellery.
Watch: Shocking near-miss on SH3 caught on camera
The truck driver said people don't realise how hard it is to see cars in bad weather.
Eid Mubarak - hundreds attend community Eid celebration
The event was organised by the Pakistan Association of New Plymouth and was open to all.
Teen who ram-raided a store and held-up a petrol station did it all for two Moro bars
He claimed he had 'just followed his friends' when committing the crimes.
Push for Māori public art in New Plymouth
The council has suggested urgent changes to its Art in Public Places Strategy.
Person dies on Mount Taranaki after being struck by boulder
A person died while tramping on Mount Taranaki on Sunday.
Nearly $450,000 of meth seized and two arrested after multiple New Plymouth raids
A 41-year-old man and a 39-year-old man are due to appear in New Plymouth District Court.
Police trio acquitted of manslaughter: Only one remains in the force, inquest dropped
Allen Ball died in a cell in 2019. What followed were a number of investigative processes.
Doctor accused of peddling Covid misinformation
Dr Peter Canaday is before a tribunal on a charge of professional misconduct.
“Ultimate sacrifice”: The airman who never returned home
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Warning over toxic chemicals on New Plymouth beach
An official feared children could die if they came into contact with the toxic chemicals.
'Drunken jealousy': Woman jailed for torching partner's home has sentence quashed
Suspicious her partner was cheating, she attacked the man and then set fire to his home.
Man in court accused of shooting at police in lengthy armed stand-off
The 33-year-old was arrested after a lengthy impasse with police.
'Humiliating': Mongrel Mob member forced stranger into sex act in own home
The victim suffers ongoing nightmares and fears for her safety.