Latest from Taranaki

Global warming

World music worked hard for its place in the sun, says pioneer Simon Emerson. By Paula Yeoman.

One arrested after Greenpeace boards ship

One person has been arrested and four remain on a ship which Greenpeace boarded to prevent it from being unloaded in New Plymouth.

All Black foundation solid without Hayman - Somerville

Capturing the true spirit of young Kiwis

Alison Shanks has stood on the dais to receive world championship and Commonwealth Games gold medals. But she remembers just as vividly standing at the helm of the Spirit of New Zealand.

Taranaki: On the hunt for ancient treasure

X marks the spot for eager youngsters in our treasure trove of fossil shellfish and dinosaur bones, writes Alex Tully.

Fisheries stop haul of 304 undersized paua

Teen found safe at National Park

Prison visitor arrested after drugs found

Taranaki: Rocky mountain high

When rhododendron and world music festivals are the main drawcards to Taranaki, you could be forgiven for thinking the region has traded its wild west coast image for an altogether more hippy vibe.

Forensics needed to identify Taranaki crash victim

Shell Todd drill ship ready to explore

One dead in Taranaki crash

Winning Lotto ticket nearly thrown away

A Taranaki woman has found over $400,000 at the bottom of her handbag in the form of an old Lotto ticket that she had forgotten to check.

Weather and earthquake-related claims flood in

Christchurch's Boxing Day aftershocks and the recent wet weather have seen more than 1000 claims lodged with the Earthquake Commission.

Cricket: CD spin rivals into rubble

Todd to build $100m power station in Taranaki

Todd Energy is to build a $100m gas-fired power station near Waitara in Taranaki.