Diesel and whey have spilled into the Awakino River after a milk tanker crashed into the waterway and overturned.

Four people, including a child, have been rescued after spending all night clinging for dear life to their capsized dinghy.

Australian Idol winner Stan Walker says he is still coming to terms with his new-found fame.

TVNZ stars converged on New Plymouth yesterday to see sports presenter Toni Street marry to longtime boyfriend Matt France.

A Taranaki rugby player today had a $750 fine added to previously ordered reparation costs for choking and punching his pregnant partner.

Parts of the North Island are set for a soaking today, with up to 140mms of rain expected to fall in some areas.

Peter de Graaf gets a groovy global education at Womad 2009.