Latest from Taranaki

Obituary: Ken McGifford, the Mayor of Aramoho
The death Ken McGifford has ended the era of the "Mayor" of Aramoho.

Person critically injured after car crashes into bank in South Taranaki
A person has been critically injured in a crash in Waverley, South Taranaki.

Hinds lose three in a row
Tough start to Women's Twenty20 competition for Central Districts and local Jess Watkin.

Next action on seabed mining will be in Appeal Court
Company starts in 2007, spends $65 million-plus, is still pushing for marine consent.

Hairpin turn decides Superboat's win by hair's breadth
Rob Coley victorious in Superboats on home track, Ross Travers third in Group A.

Wilson sets the Group B pace at Shelterview
Former national champion back on top of the podium to start the new season.

Milk contract adds to Sharp As business
Sharp As Linehaul's business is expanding with a major new contract finalised

Outrage over government spying on protest groups
Activist groups are outraged the government used private investigators to spy on them

Tasty beers brewing in Whanganui
Expect some innovative beers when Roots Brewing Co. opens its Westmere cellar door

Injuries strike down United at worst time against NPOB
Team running out of batsmen before they even padded up in NCC qualifier

Rain leaves Wanganui U17 joint CD winners with Taranaki
Also, Wanganui player finishes National Under 19 tournament strongly.

Little swingers on show at Glasgow St gallery
Suspended works make a great display at Gallery 85

Thompson & Clark asked to 'monitor' Ngāti Ruanui
Ngāti Ruanui seeks more information about "spying" and may make an official complaint

United want lightning to strike twice on New Plymouth Old Boys
Team eager to recall their upset of December 2016 in the National Club Championship game

Gonville Domain super sized
McDonald's Whanganui super sizes hockey refurbishment fund with naming rights deal

Ranginui keeps loss under his hat
Whanganui contestant misses out on top prize but would do it all again.

Young farmers from across region compete in 'grassroots' events
Young farmers grab the opportunity to meet and compete.

Medicinal marijuana company crowdfunding to build facilities
A company plans to grow medicinal marijuana on a site in South Taranaki.

Suzuki Series: Englishman dominates Manfeild ahead of final Whanganui round
Peter Hickman well and truly over the jet lag.

Marist dominate but United still move ahead of them
Tech miss allrounders in failed run chase to Levin. Collegiate's own coach bats.

Pātea heritage building gets $450k for quake strengthening
All the money to strengthen the Hunter Shaw building in Pātea is now secured.

Jetsprints: Whanganui drivers aiming for national titles
Ross Travers following up World Series success, while Superboats open without Caughey

Obit: Sister Helena's 70 years of service
If anyone was destined to become a Sister of Compassion, it was Joan Patricia Hart.

Chris McKenzie steps up to the director's chair for Dick Whittington and his Cat
McKenzie makes directorial debut in Repertory production.

Milbank welcomes unique exhibition from New Plymouth artist Volker Hawighorst
Unique exhibition coming to Milbank Gallery.

Northeast winds, thunderstorms a feature
Changeable spring weather has been a feature in November

No Meads Cup, but still local presence at NZ Rugby Awards
Craig Clare up for Heartland Player of Year, Vilimoni Koroi for NZ Sevens Player of Year