Latest from Taranaki

Feral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation park

An eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.

'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debt

Two Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.

Man who abducted a baby when he stole a car claims his actions were 'over-criminalised'

Michael Jai Smith drove away as the child's distraught mother banged on the car's windows.

'His death has had a huge impact': Napier First XV's inspiration

Coach Willie Tran praised his team's character after a tough first half.

Power and versatility: All Blacks selection shake-up

Scott Robertson's second year sparks a notable selection shake-up for the All Blacks.

Gregor Paul: The questions raised by Razor's All Blacks cuts

Scott Robertson's 33-man squad raises questions about selection strategy.

Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest

Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.

Robertson names five new All Blacks for first squad of 2025

The All Blacks host France next month to begin their season.

'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi

Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?

'Horrific tragedy': Two dead after boat capsizes off Pātea coast

One survivor was plucked from the water as rescue crews recovered two bodies.

Rescuers search for two people after boat capsizes near Pātea

One person is being treated while the search continues for two others.

‘Sink it, for all I care’: Mother calls for crane's removal after son’s fatal fall

Two people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.

'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning

A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.

'Blown away': Taranaki teen's heartfelt gesture for childhood friends with cancer

Emmett Lawrence is fundraising for Amelia and Bodhi Neil, who both have cancer.

'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south

The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.

Search continues for New Plymouth woman missing for two nights

Jan was last seen walking north along State Highway 3.

Aucklanders brace for stormy wake-up as thunder, lightning lash NI's west

A puff of chilly air will blanket NZ this weekend – but not as cold as last Saturday.

Thunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the south

A heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening.