New Conservative ad comparing candidate to Mandela 'beyond parody'
Murray Chong is known for his race-based comments on the New Plymouth District Council.
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$10m for two shovel-ready projects in Stratford
In total the two projects are set to receive $10 million in government funding.
Revealed: Which regions are driving NZ's emissions?
Canterbury's cows singled out alongside Auckland's cars for driving NZ emissions.
Deregistered doctor's 'miracle' cancer cure is still for sale
A 'miracle liquid' cure for cancer is still for sale despite it being merely bleach water.
PM's announcement of $100m Southland recovery package scuppered by NZ First
The plan to announce the package was scuppered by New Zealand First at the eleventh hour.
NZ's crumbling cliffs: It's not the biggest waves doing the most damage
Scientists find it's not the size of waves eating away our shoreline cliffs, but the type.
Stowaway cat found on Auckland truck after trip from Palmerston North
The cat, who is not microchipped, was "shaken" by the journey.
Flooding fears: Northland braces for more heavy rain after catastrophic storm
Northland Civil Defence is preparing for another round of bad weather.
Local Focus: Whanganui electorate explained
An overview of the Whanganui electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cops charged with manslaughter argue for suppression
The three police officers accused of manslaughter don't yet know if they will be named.
Conservation Comment: Getting to know nature's needs
Conservation issues include the protection of trees, animals and wetlands.
Nominations sought for environmental awards
Nominations are now open for the Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards.
Closing Tiwai Pt could push up power prices for everyone - Contact
Shifting excess power north means transmission charges could climb.
Govt flight ban - 'I've missed my only chance to work'
Air travel ban has left the essential worker stranded and losing out on a big payday.
School's out, so expect rain, wind and snow for the holidays
If you've planned a school holiday road trip it might be foiled by the weather.
One seriously injured after car ends up in water in New Plymouth
Fire crews are at the scene of an incident involving a car at Bell Block Beach.
Wild weather: 50 emergency call-outs overnight as heavy rain and strong winds hit
Fire crews went to up to 50 weather related call-outs in Auckland, Northland and Waikato.
Police search for 17-year-old Sean Ratu
Police are searching for 17-year-old Sean Ratu.
Delays to new Taranaki energy centre rile critics
The National New Energy Development Centre in Taranaki has been bogged down with red tape.
Choosing childcare: The price war in the suburbs
New daycare centres are touting for a shrinking number of children.
Frosty morning on the way
One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
Thunderstorm threat: Heavy rain to lash NZ as temperatures plummet in the south
Those in the Mt Taranaki region are encouraged to keep a close eye on updates.
Person dies at South Taranaki property
Police are working to establish the circumstances of the death.
Jones: 'Māori sensitivities' around Taranaki track delay progress
The Taranaki crossing project has become more complicated than anticipated, says MP.
One woman claims all four Lotto First Division prizes
The woman, who wants to remain anonymous, won herself a cool $570,000.
Weather: Heavy rainfall and snow in the south
A number of heavy rain watches are in place around the country.
Former Taranaki pastor in court on indecent assault charges
The charges involve several different women and span the late 1990s through to 2018.
PM v Rob Fyfe - 'Remiss of me' not to thank ex-Air NZ boss; 'job's not done yet'
'Perhaps he thought he was exiting and I didn't' - Jacinda Ardern
Serious: Car on fire in Taranaki, police unclear on circumstances
Emergency services were called to the scene - located on Brewer Rd - shortly after 9pm.
'Not all heroes wear capes': Truckie reunited with kiwi he rescued from a stoat
The truckie had rescued Papa the kiwi from the jaws of a stoat in Taranaki last year.
Coldest June morning in five years: Otago town shivers at -12.3C
Middlemarch has registered New Zealand's coldest June temperature since 2015.
Man in critical condition after being hit by police car in Taranaki
The man reportedly ran into the path of the patrol car while it was attending a callout.
Half of pre-schoolers still at home
Many parents are still at home and/or afraid to send their children back to centres.
Lotto jackpot: New Plymouth woman's trip for milk bags $7.3m
She thought she'd only won $73 - then she scooped $7.3m.