New ZealandPolice launch Pātea homicide investigation after man dies at propertyDespite efforts of emergency services, the victim died at the scene.24 Aug 01:41 AM
New Zealand'She had just turned 12': Victim sobs as offender avoids being tagged as child sex offenderPeter Currie claimed an indecent assault at a wedding dance 'happened accidentally'.23 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandFormal welcome for new top copSuperintendent Dion Bennett is the new district commander for Central District.23 Aug 01:01 AM
New ZealandCouncil building to be earthquake strengthenedStaff and services in Hāwera will have to relocate for up to six months.22 Aug 09:23 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after horse incidentThe incident happened at Stratford.20 Aug 01:42 AM
New Zealand‘Your kids saw this’: Ex-lifeguard jailed after brutal stomping on fellow diner’s headThe attacker, an ex-lifeguard of 19 years, then put him in the recovery position.19 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandLandmark prosecution: Man suffered two brain bleeds during workplace accidentGrant Bowling was hit from behind by an agriculture vehicle and collected in its bucket.18 Aug 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Shhh': Man drank 27 RTDs before sexually assaulting sleeping party guest'You should not have touched me,' the woman has told her attacker.18 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandRain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekendMetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.16 Aug 03:48 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering young promising rugby league player appears in courtTe Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley, 17, died after an atercation in Taranaki.15 Aug 11:58 PM
New ZealandStudy aims to understand impact of wind turbines on marine mammalsTaranaki Offshore Partnership will deploy detection devices in the South Taranaki Bight.15 Aug 08:43 PM
KahuStratford votes to retain Māori ward'Decision now puts the future of Māori wards in the hands of our community.'13 Aug 07:15 PM
New ZealandStratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients honoured at ceremonyThe awards began 34 years ago and just over 100 people have since received one.12 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandWoman’s 'meticulously' planned suicide could have been prevented - CoronerShe left notes around her house for those who would eventually find her.12 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'No one listened to me': Mums share stories of birth trauma to help othersKiwi mums have shared their stories of birth trauma in a bid to raise awareness.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant caught repeatedly masturbating in public blames being 'lonely and homesick'He claimed to be massaging a 'sore testicle' before admitting to pleasuring himself.08 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandAnniversary of the Battle of Chunuk BairA wreath-laying ceremony took place in Stratford, Taranaki on August 8, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair. Video / Ilona HanneWatch08 Aug 01:41 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt for woman linked to Facebook scams and on the runPolice ask for the public's help finding Ashleigh Houston, believed to be in Manawatū.02 Aug 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Bled through her clothing': Dad pulls pupil out of school over strict bathroom rulesThe school is defending a 'no toilet during class' rule.02 Aug 12:59 AM
New ZealandEx-sports star threatens to share woman's nude picsWoman repeatedly asked New Zealand representative to delete images.01 Aug 04:09 AM
New Zealand'A nightmare': Heroic neighbour recounts efforts to save slain teen after Taranaki fightA 25-year-old man has been charged with murder over the incident.01 Aug 03:02 AM
New ZealandFrom budget advice to Foodbank for Gloria CorkillGloria Corkill has clocked up nearly half a century of service for her community.01 Aug 12:01 AM
New ZealandPromising young rugby league player killed after Taranaki altercationA 25-year-old man has been charged with murder over the incident.31 Jul 05:01 AM
New ZealandRugby mates covertly film threesome with woman, then shared it on SnapchatOne of the men plays representative rugby and argued a conviction may impact his career.31 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandWoman calls police after mistaking ‘realistic’ sex doll for body on beach'I sort of saw one of the cops nudge it with his foot', says stunned dogwalker.31 Jul 01:23 AM
TravelTaranaki to Dubai: Kiwi reveals what life is like as an Emirates flight attendantThe young Kiwi shares the highs and lows of her massive move.31 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandNew freshwater rules opposedTaranaki Regional Council is worried the new rules may backfire.30 Jul 09:29 PM
New Zealand25yo charged with murder after teen dies in TaranakiPolice remain at address of altercation to conduct scene examination.30 Jul 05:06 AM
New ZealandTent erected outside garage, homicide probe launched after man dies from fight injuryEmergency services were called to the Waitara home after midnight.29 Jul 10:51 PM
New ZealandTaranaki teen headed to Italy for world ice swimming champsShe's a world record breaker and now she's off to Italy to represent NZ, and she's only 1629 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering his wife on Valentine’s Day unfit to stand trialLevonne Kaye Wensor, 48, was found dead at her New Plymouth home in February 2022.29 Jul 02:07 AM
New ZealandFirst heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blastA large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.27 Jul 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyNew Zealand's best First XV rugby venuesWhat makes a good First XV rugby venue? We rank the best ones.23 Jul 02:01 AM
New ZealandWoodburner fee leaves residents in the coldSouth Taranaki District Council has almost tripled its woodburner consent fee.22 Jul 09:56 PM
