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King Edward Park joins festival line-up
Five new gardens will feature in this year’s Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival.
Motorsport milestone: Trust backs park project
The Taranaki Electricity Trust awarded a grant of almost $97,000 towards the project.
Neil Volzke: Are fewer road cones in our future?
OPINION: A reduction in the number of road cones is good news for many motorists.
Rugby: Well worth the wait — Stratford-Eltham claim overdue win
The Stratford club last won the title in 1971 and Eltham in 1991.
2024 Taranaki Bulls squad named
The squad includes seasoned players, new signings and young talent.
Photo captures a women's rugby game back in the 1960s
Wayne Smith took the photos in the 1960s during a women's rugby game.
Mayor Neil Volzke: Plenty to find joy in when you live in Stratford
OPINION: Plenty to be postitive about in Stratford.
Midhirst local inspiring positive change
The 19-year-old World Vision youth ambassador taught 40 tricks to a group of dogs.
Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham
Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.
Course graduates ready to work: 'Thank you for giving me an opportunity of a lifetime'
The graduates are now qualified for the forestry and conservation sector.
How much your local council gets paid
Pay boss says high performers shouldn't be penalised when others are dragging the chain.
Pedestrian crossing in front of Stratford's glockenspiel to be removed
Public feedback is currently being sought on plans for two new crossings.
Government’s Maori Wards bill opposed by Stratford District Council
The bill was described as being 'a double standard' and 'the very definition of racism'.
'Bloody disgrace': Bridge damage angers councillors
'Ratepayers are paying for the negligence of one company.' - Councillor Grant Boyde
'We walk in unity': Large crowd turn out for Hāwera hīkoi
'We walk in unity today' - Te Aorangi Dillon.
Stratford’s 'Grand Old Lady' claims her heritage crown
The theatre has special significance in New Zealand history as an early 'picture palace'.
'Barking', yelling after gang fight near school rugby game
Police respond to fracas after nearby car crash.
Students' verdict on cellphone ban
Taranaki high school students say more needs to be done to stop bullying.
Carpark and ski field now connected
A 100m-long bridge provides a safer route across the gorge to the Manganui ski area.
Iwi leaders meet with ministers over oil and gas exploration
'We need to make sure our rights and interests are protected.'
Review: A colourful show that is packed with talent
If you suffer from FOMO when it comes to theatre shows, don't read this review.
Give us a chance: Employers urged to consider deaf applicants
A profoundly deaf woman says deaf people face many barriers in finding employment
Crowned: Taranaki teen has beauty in the bag with pageant win
Shamika Hoeta has won the first beauty pageant she has entered.
Stratford youth push for retention of youth voice in Whanganui
'We are the voice of youth in our district,' Victoria Payne says.
New bridge on SH43 officially opened
New bridge on SH43 expected to be a safer traffic route.
Taranaki hardcore: Audrey Cooper turns 102
She's already making plans for her 103rd birthday celebration.
Councillors put on spot at marae over Māori ward debate
The councillors present were asked to give their personal opinion on one of the topics.
120km round trip for Stratford's mayor and councillors
It's a tradition that mayor Neil Volzke says is a highlight in his meeting calendar.
'Beautiful community' supports puppy rescue mission
Kylee Lawrence said there's a village raising the five puppies.
Taranaki loader driver wins national champs
Stratford's Travid Young came out on top against 12 other machine operators.
Former Stratford student wins big at industry awards
Monique Radford, who grew up in Stratford, now lives in Ashburton.
Stratford hockey players to play on world stage
Three Stratford Hockey Club players have been selected for the hockey Masters' World Cup.
Councillors remain set on increasing pensioner unit rent
A rent increase of $20+ a week is back on the cards.