One tiny town, two heroes on a global scale
Taranaki township produced two WWI Victoria Cross recipients in actions 10 days apart.
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Crash in New Plymouth leaves four critically injured
All four patients are in a critical condition at Taranaki Base Hospital.
Teen killed, man arrested after fatal Taranaki crash
The crash occurred on Devon Rd, Brixton, near Waitara around 6am today.
'We have won': High Court blocks seabed mining
It's back to the drawing board for proposed seabed mining off Patea.
Nothing to fear, say police, in wake of fatal gang shooting in Whanganui
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a fatal gang shooting
'The whole roof's gone': Tornadoes hit North Island properties
Tornadoes have caused damage to houses in New Plymouth and Ohope.
Rainbow Warrior to visit as Greenpeace celebrates exploration ban
Rainbow Warrior will travel around New Zealand as part of the Oil Free Seas tour.
Wet week ahead for most of New Zealand
Today's the day to get the washing on the line - the rest of the week will be rainy.
1080 factory staff 'wound up' by death threats
Staff making 1080 baits at Whanganui's Orillion facility subject to death threats
Taranaki mother pleads not guilty to stopping someone from saving her daughter's life
The 34-year-old mother has also pleaded not guilty to six other child neglect charges.
'Love of my life': Partner's emotional tribute to Kiwi who died in Canada bridge jump
The couple had left New Zealand at the end of July to start a year-long trip abroad.
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Swap your old Lotto tickets and watch Kiwi classics for free.
Wider squad players get their shot in Masterton
Wanganui to also focus on shoring up backline defence.
'I'm alone': Widow's tribute to Taranaki school bus driver
Allan Campbell has been named as the bus driver that was killed in a bus crash yesterday.
Fatal Taranaki crash: Bus the same make as other incidents
The Mitsubishi Fuso is made by same manufacturer as those in other recent incidents.
School bus driver dies in Taranaki crash, 13 students injured
The person who died was the 69-year-old male bus driver.
Gang boss daughter convicted for naming his rape victim
Gabrial Tiana-Lee Pepe Weston was seeking a discharge without conviction.
Murderer denied parole after phone comments
Murderer denied parole after making anti-authoritarian comments during phone call.
One family, three generations of Ranfurly Shield rugby
Cameron Crowley to tie Wanganui record for Shield challenges.
Wanganui young guns get to experience Ranfurly Shield rugby
First Shield game played in Hawera in nearly 100 years.
Taranaki shooting: Manhunt for multiple offenders
Police were called to the scene last night around 9.30pm.
One injured following shooting at Taranaki hospital
One man has received an injury following an altercation with a group of men.
Polytech second-half rolls jump with free fees
Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.
NZ winemakers convicted for illegally selling bulk red wine
New Plymouth winemakers fined for illegally selling wine to supermarkets and stores.
Call for rāhui to boost fish, shellfish numbers
Geese could be eating all the flounder. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Call for rāhui on west coast from Raglan to northern Taranaki
Geese could be eating all the flounder. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police name man who died in tractor roll
WorkSafe has been notified of the incident and his death has been referred to the Coroner.
One man dead after tractor rolls in Taranaki
Police were alerted shortly after 10pm last night.
Manslaughter charge after death of man found unconscious on street
A man will appear in court on Tuesday charged with the manslaughter of Daniel John Gooch.
Methanex secures gas supply until 2029
Deals for long-term supply of gas bolster confidence in Taranaki
Parts of SH1 under water with floods, slips
The storm which cut off the Coromandel is moving towards the Bay of Plenty.
Flood watch as king tides meet big swells
Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.
Dairy effluent affects stream for 2.2km
Directors of Block 8 Farm fined $54,000 in Environment Court