Newly elected Rātana Church leader hits the road
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Auckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.
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Specialist vessel arrival to begin final phase of Tui oil field decommissioning
The Q7000 will plug and formally abandon wells across the Taranaki oil field.
Taranaki Electricity Trust trustee censured after code of conduct complaint
Lawyers were brought in by both the trust and the individual trustee involved.
Teen to be sentenced in High Court for role in young dad's murder
He attacked the man with a claw hammer and helped dispose of evidence.
Shelly Bay: Mana whenua wins ‘crucial’ ruling in Māori Land Court
Applicants claim the true ownership remains with the members of Taranaki Whānui.
Six gang members arrested on aggravated robbery charges, five in custody
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Nomad gang members in custody after arrests in Pātea
The arrests were part of Operation Cobalt.
Whanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperatures
Temperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.
Three injured in SH3 crash involving ambulance in Taranaki
A two-vehicle crash involving an ambulance has left three people injured.
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Chef caused crash by towing cart he knew was too heavy
Out-of-control van crossed the centreline and collided with an oncoming vehicle.
'Horrendous behaviour': Rates protest turns violent as dead animal, chopped tree found
The protest distressed staff and cost the council thousands of dollars to clean up.
Tornado causes damage in parts of South Taranaki
A tornado has caused damage to parts of South Taranaki overnight.
Anti-seabed mining bill chance to stop destruction before it starts
Opinion: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says no good will come from desecrating the moana.
Heavy rain tracking to Bay of Plenty; Auckland remains in state of emergency after day of deluge
There's no reprieve for the top of the country with heavy rain forecast this afternoon.
Repeat drink-driver claims he was too scared to have blood taken after crash
The 53-year-old, who had six drink-driving convictions, crashed his motorcycle into a car.
Bad news for beer-drinkers: CO2 costs ‘through the roof’ for local craft brewery
Garage Project warns it may need to pass higher costs onto customers.
Auckland State of Emergency declared amid widespread flooding; warning more rain to come
Severe thunderstorms bringing torrential rain for Auckland and Northland.
Seabed mining inquiry causes controversy
A select committee inquiry will investigate seabed mining regulations in NZ waters.
Evacuations as heavy rain warnings continue into Saturday
Heavy rain could cause problems in Northland, Taranaki, Nelson, Tasman and Westland.
Central districts dodge expected heavy rain
The most rainfall recorded in the districts over 24 hours was 44.5mm north of Whanganui.
Local Focus: Taranaki water celebrates 20 years
When the Bonithon Petroleum Company dug for oil, it found something completely different.
Fire and Emergency preparing for 'significant' weather event
MetService issued warnings Northland to Fiordland, watches for Bay of Plenty & Tasman.
Salad days: Family business gives Waverley lettuce farm new lease on life
The farm had its first harvest this week, with 10,000-12,000 seeds being planted weekly.
New port required at Pātea for offshore windfarm
There is a proposed plan to build a one gigawatt windfarm off the coast of South Taranaki.
Tattoo marks win for Whanganui mountain biker
To win the race he had to get through a randomised start, and mid-race challenges.
Brenda Buchanan - A much-loved friend of many
Brenda was remembered as being someone who gave her all to everything and everyone.
Eid Mubarak - hundreds attend community Eid celebration
The event was organised by the Pakistan Association of New Plymouth and was open to all.
Māori appointments fill South Taranaki gaps
This term is the first time STDC has included Māori wards
'Worst nightmare': Father fuelled by grief running four marathons in four weeks
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