Vandalism sees New Plymouth’s Christmas Eve horse racing moved
Raceway fears damage to its racing track could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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A little drizzle needn't ruin your weekend in New Plymouth.
New Plymouth horse races moved due to vandalised track
An unknown substance was poured on the ground at the raceway.
Rival gang clash: Man murdered by Mongrel Mob president
It was believed there wouldn't be any trouble between the rivals. Then one was dead.
Kiwi dies in freak accident while rock climbing in Australia's Blue Mountains
Taranaki man Richard Mills is remembered by his family as a fun-loving free spirit.
'I'm not afraid of going to jail' - sexual predator to victim
The man had destroyed the lives of his victims, the Crown said.
Two people dead following crash in Taranaki
State Highway 3 is expected to remain closed for several hours.
'Angry and heartbroken': Dog mauls 4-year-old's face 15 hours after family fostered it
The trust responsible for bullmastiff cross knew it had aggressive tendencies.
Company put 'heart and soul' into tiny homes business but buyers in limbo
Difficult times as Covid and stock problems strike tiny homes business.
Police name man killed while cycling in New Plymouth
The cyclist was Cameron McKay, 56, of New Plymouth.
Car crashes into garage, pins one person, traps another
The car careened off a street and into a garage where four people were gathered.
'Her nerves are shattered': Unruly Kāinga Ora neighbours lead to mum using hotels
A son said problems with the Kāinga Ora tenants next door began about three years ago.
'It's unsellable': Family in six-year battle to save home
'It's unsellable, we can't move on and we can't enjoy our home. We are just stuck really.'
Spate of ambulance crashes being investigated
St John is investigating three crashes involving ambulance officers in the past six weeks.
Poor positioning of lights caused shadows during rugby
The council has apologised for Yarrow Stadium's dim lighting during Friday's NPC game.
Ambulance crashes on 'problem' intersection in New Plymouth
It appears a car and ambulance crashed, the second crash with an ambulance in two weeks.
Family makes last-minute dash to see dying Nan, gets stuck in dangerous slip
The Taranaki whanau say they are lucky to be alive.
Reo Māori stalwart Hana Te Hemara immortalised in five-storey mural looking to Taranaki maunga
Hana Te Hemara mural unveiling in Taranaki, created by artist Graham Hoete, aka Mr G.
'You just hit a cop': Teen appeals jail term for attack on off-duty officer
As the off-duty cop lay injured on the ground, his attackers congratulated each other.
House prices fell $322 a day in August: New REINZ data
"More stock has lessened the urgency to buy'" REINZ chief executive says.
Private plane: Surprise VIP treatment for stranded Air NZ passengers
Two passengers shared their story of how they landed unexpected VIP treatment.
Two people injured in stabbing incident in New Plymouth
Two people have been injured in a stabbing incident in New Plymouth late last night.
People may be new focus for marae fund
New Plymouth's fund to assist marae may shift focus towards developing people.
'High-value' items taken in jewellery store burglaries
A man was arrested at the scene of the most recent burglary.
Three arrests made in New Plymouth homicide case
Police have confirmed the alleged offenders arrested have gang connections.
Oaonui, Taranaki homicide: Two men arrested after Jacob Ramsay found dead
The men are due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court today.
Local Focus: Cherry smashes rugby's glass ceiling
Former Black Fern Cherry Blyde is Taranaki Rugby's first female president
'I wouldn't have been on this planet for much longer': Drink-driver with 40-year history claims sobriety
A repeat drink-driver claims to have ditched the booze and to be enjoying recovery.
New Plymouth council boss on leave following secret emergency meeting
It's understood the behind-closed-doors meeting dealt with an employment issue.
Stargazers left in awe after spiral appears in night sky
Just what caused this spectacular light show over NZ?
Threats against PM Jacinda Ardern triple in three years
Anti-vax sentiment partly behind steep rise in threats.
Cambridge tree death: 'Shattered' family pays tribute to amazing mum
She was one of the country's first bilingual teachers at Rakaumanga Kura Kaupapa Māori.
$278k bill for Kiwi oil and gas giant over 'harrowing' sackings
Sackings leave oil and gas firm with compensation bill over a quarter of a million dollars