Latest from Taranaki

Hundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reserves

Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.

Three charged with murder of Sidney Ross Bridson nearly a year after housefire

The men are due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court later today.

'Chaos': Death penalty for dog that rushed group of cyclists, causing crash and injury

One man suffered several broken ribs when he collided with another bike's handlebars.

Review: Spotswood Academy of Performing Arts students hit the spot with pinktastic musical

Review: It's pink perfection on the stage at Spotswood Academy of Performing Arts.

South Taranaki iwi takes students to Silicon Valley

20 students will have a whirlwind tour of San Francisco’s tech sector.

'Blow their heads off': Black Power member shot at rival in ED carpark, shut down hospital

The shooting followed several altercations between the groups at a motel nearby.

Tick-tock: 12 months for council to deliver water plan

Whanganui is in 'a very fortunate position' compared with many other councils.

Review: Urinetown the Musical

OPINION: The show is weird, wacky and downright wonderful.

Cause of Hāwera house fire under investigation

'There were no injuries.'

Council building to be earthquake strengthened

Staff and services in Hāwera will have to relocate for up to six months.

Person seriously injured after horse incident

The incident happened at Stratford.

‘Your kids saw this’: Ex-lifeguard jailed after brutal stomping on fellow diner’s head

The attacker, an ex-lifeguard of 19 years, then put him in the recovery position.

Landmark prosecution: Man suffered two brain bleeds during workplace accident

Grant Bowling was hit from behind by an agriculture vehicle and collected in its bucket.

'Shhh': Man drank 27 RTDs before sexually assaulting sleeping party guest

'You should not have touched me,' the woman has told her attacker.

Rain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekend

MetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.

Man accused of murdering young promising rugby league player appears in court

Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley, 17, died after an atercation in Taranaki.

Study aims to understand impact of wind turbines on marine mammals

Taranaki Offshore Partnership will deploy detection devices in the South Taranaki Bight.

Stratford votes to retain Māori ward

'Decision now puts the future of Māori wards in the hands of our community.'