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Severe weather warning for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms could be on the way for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.
How NZ's colonial government misused laws at Parihaka
The 1881 invasion of Parihaka was one of NZ's most brutal events in history.
Rugby: Waisake Naholo ready to go with London Irish
Whanganui's former All Black all set for fresh start in the Gallagher Premiership.
Oil company granted consents for Taranaki drilling campaign
The company has been granted a discharge consent for up to 11 wells.
Cricket: Bruce back from injury
Ironically, Tom Bruce to returns from injury to cover for injury.
Labour weekend official road toll ends with one death
This year's Labour weekend road toll ended with one death - a motorcyclist.
'Time to understand our history' as New Zealand Wars remembered in Taranaki
Organisers ask for understanding of 19th-century conflicts.
Short, sharp 3.5 jolt rattles New Plymouth
New Plymouth residents have been shaken by a short, sharp earthquake this morning.
Regional council chair's ads 'unfair'
A rival candidate has complained to the Auditor-General about election advertising.
SPCA investigate after cat's 'miracle' survival
Two of Zoe's kittens died as a result of the ordeal, the SPCA said.
Beauden Barrett's touching tribute to grandfather
A requiem mass will be held for Ted Barrett, 78, in New Plymouth this morning.
$300 million upgrade for New Plymouth hospital
Part of the upgrade is a new emergency department and a rooftop helipad.
Māori Party comeback bid: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer selected for critical Te Hauāuru seat
Māori Party's Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is now in strong position to become party leader.
'Despicable': Struggling farmers gutted after thieves take $10k of calf feed
Keep an eye out for stock feed going cheap in Taranaki - it could be stolen.
Police arrest 30 Wellington climate change protesters after buses blocked
Protests in Wellington demand governments 'tell the truth' about climate change.
Lotto powerball jackpots to a whopping $25m
One lucky Pukekohe punter picked up $1 million, while someone in Waitara won $200k.
Powerball jackpots to $25m
Powerball has jackpotted to $25m on Saturday after no one won the mid-week draw.
Holidays and RWC finals: How $22m Lotto winner is spending her prize
People will give you advice but ultimately it's your call, Lotto winner cautions.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Athletics: Season of two halves
A season of two halves for northern and southern hemisphere athletes.
Fonterra announces closure of Kāpiti plant, 70 jobs on the line
Fonterra CEO said staff were told about the restructure this morning.
Tractor-loads of fun for kids in Taranaki
From fantastic museums to the great outdoors, Taranaki has plenty to entertain children.
Pack a raincoat: More rain coming this afternoon
Showers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.
Public expected to turn out for Jasmine Wilson memorials
Two events are being held in Majestic Square for the woman who died on August 2.
Call for New Zealand Wars remembrance day
COMMENT: It is not a pretty or honourable history, but we should honour it and the dead.
1080 blackmailer's jail term halved
Gregory Buchanan's sentence for threatening DOC workers was too high, a judge has said.
$10,000 consolation: Block couples given cash after show flop
"We're gifting $10,000 to each of the three teams who didn't take any winnings."
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
60-tonne piece of fat blocks drain, toilet flush ban
New Plymouth District Council is blaming a sewer pipe blockage on a 60-tonne piece of fat.
$19m Mt Taranaki tramping upgrade gets green light
The new trails are expected to bring in an extra 40,000 tourists to the area.
Climate change talk gets gnarly
Horizons councillors seek regional co-operation on climate change.