Claudio Da Costa, 47, told MPI investigators he used scissors because it was a 'quick and cheap fix for the problem'.

Taranaki drivers tackling the dreaded parallel park could be forgiven for thinking some spaces in New Plymouth are impossible to get into.

A 78-year-old man who died alone in his Wellington apartment was surrounded by family when lowered into his final resting place.

Judith Collins' decision to suspend Ngapari Nui's voluntary work in Whanganui Prison could have far-reaching consequences, crime and

One New Plymouth family were gifted a trampoline after high winds blew it into their property.

Members of Ngati Ruanui iwi are infuriated their kaumatua Ngapari Nui has been stood down from voluntary work at a prison because of his Black Power affiliations.

Do not approach wanted man, police warn.

Eli Orzessek takes a walk on the wild, wonderful and weird side of Taranaki.

A hikoi of almost 1000 people arrived at Parihaka marae today, led by "recovering racist" and New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd.

A jury has heard of how a Taranaki mother accused of manslaughter was extremely fatigued and sick the day her daughter died.

The Frenchman who died while climbing Mt Taranaki has been described as a "gentle giant".

A jury has heard how a Taranaki mother accused of smothering her baby could have had a blood alcohol level three times the legal driving limit.

The man who died after falling while climbing Mt Taranaki was a French national.

An EnviroWaste worker is undergoing testing for HIV after being stabbed through protective gloves by a used needle while pulling items off a conveyor belt.

A Taranaki woman fell asleep after drinking and taking prescription drugs, before smothering her 6-week-old baby girl to death, a court has heard.

The employers of a Taranaki forestry worker who died after an 800kg log fell on him have been ordered to pay more than $97,000 in reparation to his widow.

A 50-year-old Taranaki man is in a critical condition after a suspected stabbing.

Police believe it's possible Tahlia Anderson, of Hawera, is in the Hamilton or Auckland areas.

One person has died after a car ploughed into a tree earlier this afternoon.

A climber who was hit by falling rocks on Mt Taranaki has been airlifted to hospital after the third incident on the mountain this weekend.

Simon Kay relishes the fact that he is finally a welcome guest at an iconic hotel.

A pair of tourists had a lucky escape after their campervan had its side ripped open in a collision caused by wandering cattle.

A man who died after his car crashed into a stream in Taranaki this morning has been identified.

Take an extended break and explore this art- and culture-centric part of the North Island.

There's more to this town than pretty parks and coastal walks, writes Susan Strongman.

A kayaker has been winched to safety after his craft capsized off the northern Taranaki coast.

A kayaker was winched to safety in Taranaki this morning after he capsized and could not get back in to shore.

A trip around Mt Taranaki is a magical experience.

Elisabeth Easther gets down to the disco beat of 'Poi E' with the Patea Maori Club.

An alleged sexual predator was arrested in Taranaki today by police working on historic crimes dating back to 1993.