Peace of space and time to ponder
A trip to the beach in Taranaki brings much into focus, writes Sadie Beckman.
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Latest from Taranaki
Stratford fish-and-chip shop damaged in blaze
Fire investigators will today work out how a blaze started at Taranaki fish and chip shop
One seriously injured in Taranaki crash
One seriously injured in two-car crash in Taranaki.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Convicted fraudster’s family devastated at judge’s decision
Her husband will be picking up the bills. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Convicted fraudster's family devastated at judge's decision
Her husband will be picking up the bills. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rural roading maintenance debate flares
Councils are eyeing up new forms of revenue - Made with funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rural roading maintenance debate flares
Councils are eyeing up new forms of revenue - Made with funding from NZ On Air
Crown apology: New dawn for Parihaka
Parihaka will finally get a formal apology and $9 million for its future development.
Learner drives luxury car at 186km/h
24-year-old learner driver admitted driving almost twice the limit in his luxury Audi.
Myrtle rust spreads to 39 properties
The myrtle rust outbreak is growing with 39 properties now affected
Rain to fall in patches through till weekend
A low to the west will bring more showers as it moves across the North Island.
Waterspout seen off Taranaki coast
Curious locals snap several photos as a weather system passed along the west of NZ.
Cliff rescue specialists winch dog 30m to safety
The dog was trapped for more than 24 hours after he fell while hunting with his owner.
26 properties infected with myrtle rust
The number of properties contaminated by the fungal disease has risen to 26.
Joshua Waite 'a strong kid'
Former Stratford man says son's recovery from head injury expected to be long and costly.
Myrtle rust: 20 cases now confirmed
Twenty properties around New Zealand are now infected with myrtle rust.
Confidential info passed in hair salon
Details of a Stratford councillor's multiple confidentiality breaches can now be revealed.
Myrtle rust spreads in Taranaki
A further three locations have been confirmed positive with the fungal pest.
Myrtle rust continues to spread
Two more properties in Taranaki have tested positive for myrtle rust today.
Woman seriously injured in South Taranaki crash
Police say a car and a motorbike have crashed in Patea.
Woman found after two nights on Mt Taranaki
Woman left a note saying she was heading off on a tramp.
Playboy model: 'Maori not indigenous'
Playboy model who scaled Mt Taranaki to take a naked photo has lashed out at critics.
Our real-life heroes honoured
Those in search and rescue often put their lives on the line. These are their stories.
Man hurt after falling through museum roof
The man has been taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg.
Official figures: Just how wet was April?
Whangaparaoa was drenched with nearly five times its normal April rainfall, figures show.
Private schools lure high-paid principals
Five state school principals have taken top jobs in private schools in the past two years.
Wild weather heading north
Wellington train services suspended after strong winds and heavy rain overnight.
Drivers warned to expect wild weather
Grab the wet weather gear as rain is on its way, and high winds are set to hit.
Low-decile schools lag in teaching scheme
Low-decile schools are slowest to join new a scheme that funds extra teachers
Weather clears as Easter ends
The weather is looking calmer at last as New Zealanders head back to work after Easter