WorkSafe has been notified of the incident and his death has been referred to the Coroner.

Police were alerted shortly after 10pm last night.

A man will appear in court on Tuesday charged with the manslaughter of Daniel John Gooch.

Deals for long-term supply of gas bolster confidence in Taranaki

The storm which cut off the Coromandel is moving towards the Bay of Plenty.

Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.

Directors of Block 8 Farm fined $54,000 in Environment Court

Acting Prime Minister announces funding to explore zero-carbon hydrogen fuel.

Taranaki has received funds to employ a manager to help it move away from fossil fuels

Petone Working Men's Club was one spot hit with flooding inside the bar.

The TV drama on the Mangatepopo Gorge canyoning tragedy has brought back horrible memories

Ani Nohinohi is now in a stable condition in the ICU in Wellington City Hospital.

The Lord Howe Island Aquatic Club has recognised Donaldson's epic Tasman crossing.

Flowers and gifts appear at the site of last week's horrific crash near Waverley.

The kayaker is "really keen for a steak and veggie pie" after landing.

Ani Nohinohi is thought to be unaware about the deaths of her daughters and partner.

Guardian of Castlecliff Beach says it's in the worst state he's seen it in for decades.

"A small community like this, 80 per cent of the time it is people we know."

Beautiful sunny day ended in shocking deaths on a highway and community in mourning.

Nivek Madams was surrounded by extended family as she died in Waikato Hospital.

A seventh person has died overnight after the horror crash in Waverley.

The six-year legal battle has come to an end in the Supreme Court.

Suspensions of benefits have fallen by 23 per cent under a new, less punitive approach.

Gang expert says numbers don't paint full picture of gang violence in Central Nth Island.

Holly Reid leaves the rat race and finds yoga and birdsong.

Stranger than fiction -- these quirky tales from Whanganui's bygone era are all true.

Taranaki Civil Defence has shared a video of a tornado near New Plymouth.

Defence Force is unsure how to respond to Horizons Regional Council's abatement notice.

Showers are forecast for most of the and another low is bringing more wet weather.

Mayor says no reason Whanganui can't host high level rugby