New bridge on SH43 officially opened
New bridge on SH43 expected to be a safer traffic route.
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Hail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZ
Flooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes central NZ
Nearly 13,000 people report feeling the shake.
Taranaki hardcore: Audrey Cooper turns 102
She's already making plans for her 103rd birthday celebration.
'Quick jolt followed by a bit of a rumble': Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits central NZ
More than 2900 people report feeling shake which Geonet says struck at a depth of 70km.
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.
Police name 26-year-old killed in Taranaki, man arrested
A 46-year-old man from Hāwera has been arrested in relation to the death.
SH3 works see partial daytime closures, delays of up to 20 minutes
Three days of partial closures are planned for Awakino Gorge, Waitomo.
Homicide investigation launched after Hāwera death
Police were called to a disorder at 10:17pm.
'Beautiful community' supports puppy rescue mission
Kylee Lawrence said there's a village raising the five puppies.
Black Power veteran illegally 'squatting' on coastal land eyes another round in eviction fight
Kevin Moore claims he is tangata whenua and refuses to move from the beachside property.
First-class cricket could be pulling up stumps at world-famous venue
$16.3 million is needed to replace the earthquake-prone pavilion.
Emotional, explosive scenes as whānau face killer meth driver
Jacob Greacen was on meth, fatigued and speeding when he crashed into a car, killing two.
Con woman who killed elderly widower with steam iron shows 'worrying' behaviour
Julianna Nuku's 'entitled and demanding' ways have the Parole Board concerned.
Taranaki Maunga bill passes first reading
The bill proposes recognising the maunga as a legal person.
Chiefs player Tupou Vaa’i clock up 50th game for club
Head coach Clayton McMillan has named his line-up for the match against the Hurricanes.
West Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North Island
There are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.
Seabed mining company's claim 'misleading': Minister
The Infrastructure Minister has questioned TTR's claim about the fast-track process.
New youth mentor initiative a boost for farmers’ mental health
Project deemed a success on both sides of the farm fence.
Having a bad week? Could be worse, you could be in The Museum of Failure
One of Washington DC's top tourist attractions is ironically, full of duds.
Former Stratford student wins big at industry awards
Monique Radford, who grew up in Stratford, now lives in Ashburton.
Seabed mining company pulls out of hearings; opponents furious
The company wants to mine 36km off the coast from Pātea in the South Taranaki Bight.
Love on the land: How Kiwi couples farm together and stay together
Two farming couples share how they met and what makes them tick.
Lean and green: Where to find great vegan food in New Zealand
These plant-based eateries around the country are worth a visit on your next getaway.
Stratford hockey players to play on world stage
Three Stratford Hockey Club players have been selected for the hockey Masters' World Cup.
Taranaki community digs deep for Cancer Society
There were plenty of smiles despite the rain at this year's Taranaki Relay for Life.
Father and son attack fisherman thinking he had lured child with money
The man was beaten, knocked off the jetty and held underwater.
'Under our watch': Programme for at-risk youth breaks silence after teen kills camper
The teen was on a programme for troubled youth when he killed Adrian Humphreys.
The big picture: What should Taranaki of the future look like?
OPINION: Taranaki Regional Council wants to hear your thoughts on its Long-Term Plan.
'Only a monster could have done that': Family of slain camper address teen killer
The teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.
Vulnerable man begged for his life as flatmate murdered him
The 59yo victim was controlled by his killer who regularly beat the man.
Teen pleads innocence as life term handed down for murdering camper
The teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.
South Taranaki faces double-digit rates rise
'We need to pay more just to keep doing what we are already doing.'
Serious crash in Taranaki overnight, one person critically injured
Emergency services were called to the two-car crash on Eltham Rd.