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The energy sector is poised for a reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban.
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'I felt sick': Youth worker finds body of camper allegedly murdered by teen
Adrian Humphreys was stabbed five times while staying at a remote Taranaki campground.
New measles case detected in Taranaki - 13th this year
A person who recently returned from abroad is a confirmed case, after recent outbreaks.
'It's a horror story': Teen allegedly murdered man while on camp for at-risk youth
He allegedly stabbed the camper five times while trying to steal his car keys.
'High-pitched scream' rang out after teen allegedly stabbed camper, 57, to death for car
Adrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed while camping at the remote site.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says Māori voters had a 'negative experience'
Te Pāti Māori says voting was 'unpleasant' for some Māori, Electoral Commission disagrees.
Killer driver's jail sentence quashed due to injuries she suffered in crash she caused
She was driving drunk when she caused a crash that killed a young woman.
Teen in cell next to his father's 'stalled within the prison system'
He's been waiting more than a year for treatment. And he's not alone.
'I have a lot of hate towards them': A widow's life after murder
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and dragged to his death.
'She showed a callous indifference': Young mother sobs as she is jailed for killing
She was involved in the death of Jacob Ramsay, who was beaten, chained and dragged.
Barbara Kuriger: Start with the basics
Fix social structures and the rest will come right, says Barbara Kuriger.
Search begins for delicious creations
After the success of an Eltham-based pop-up, a similar pop-up will be at Womad next year.
'I thought you were going to kill me': Man choked sex worker into unconsciousness
'I was banged up and bruised up, and I had these panic attacks for about six weeks after'.
'Something to treasure': Te Matatini Mauri arrives at the Whanganui River
It will be taken to the people of Taranaki before the next Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga.
Review: Upu brings poetry to beautiful life
Upu is a beautiful demonstration of the power of words.
Touchwood brings locally made homeware to market
The market has grown, and so has Adele and Pierce Devlin's business.
Fun, quirky and affordable items make the cut for Hummingbird Designs
Nicole always has a range of affordable and child-friendly items available.
Popular fete offers early start for Christmas shopping
A wide range of regular and new stalls will be there this year.
Black Power member 'p***** off' they got the wrong man in McDonald's attack
They thought he was a Mongrel Mob member. But he was a mentally impaired man wearing red.
'Arrogant and disrespectful': Businessman guilty of rape
The jury heard he stopped his meds, was opposing Covid-19 mandates and went 'crazy'.
Iwi and council seek help from nature for flooding
The project will look at how to reduce the effects of flooding in the Waitōtara catchment.
111-year-old Whanganui home given away
With the building gone, the property owner plans to subdivide the section in two.
Businessman's descent into Covid 'crazy' leads to multiple alleged sex attacks
His personality changed when he stopped his meds and began protesting, the Crown says.
New principal on the power of education
Power of education in teaching students they can achieve anything, says the familiar face.
Stratford author looking for help to get book into schools
Siubhan says the book contains a message that all New Zealand children should hear.
Election 2023: Seymour supports guidance, longer debate on proposed Treaty referendum
National, Act's likely coalition partner, doesn't support having a referendum.
Six more acts announced for Womad 2024
The quartet is one of seven acts currently named in next year's lineup.
South Taranaki council takes on local te reo styles
The council is revamping its te reo Māori policy to embrace variations of the language.
David Seymour’s flying start in the west tempered by bad weather and empty shops
A wet and windy day in New Plymouth uncovered support for Act.
Danish renewables developer shifts offshore focus to Waikato
The developer is looking at the feasibility of offshore wind power generation in NZ.
Māori health board head says National plan a huge step back
Te Pahunga Davis says Taranaki's iwi-Māori health partnership board has barely got started
Why gangsters jailed for McDonald’s attack want lower sentences
The victim was mistakenly believed to be a member of a rival gang, the Mongrel Mob.