Robin Martin
Confusion reigns over RWC2019 online coverage
Four months out from the Rugby World Cup confusion reigns in parts of rugby heartland over where to watch the matches and what technology to use. Broadcast rights holder, Spark, is streaming all 48… Audio
Council called out for failing to solve walkway impasse
Authorities in Taranaki are being called out for failing to resolve an impasse that has put part of a famous walkway off limits to the public. Video, Audio
Exhibition celebrates art of collecting
Puke Ariki museum in New Plymouth is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its collection with a special exhibition. Whare Kahurangi - or house of treasured possessions - showcases the museum's taonga… Video, Audio
Questions raised over $55m bill for Yarrow Stadium
Questions are being raised about a proposed $55 million bill to upgrade the earthquake prone Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth, including $19m set aside for "enhancements" that would primarily benefit… Audio
Runaway Kunekune pigs find new home
When 14-year-old George heard two Kunekune pigs were looking for a new home, he stepped up - adopting the porkers. It wasn't long before they became part of the family. Video, Audio
South Taranaki mayoral candidate under fire for use of Naki branding
A South Taranaki mayoral candidate is under fire for naming his business South Naki after being advised that many Māori in the region find the abbreviation disrespectful. Audio
Taxi driver returns to work day after Mosque attacks
Mental health services expect demand stemming from the Christchurch shootings to tail off this week but warn that the after affects of trauma could last for years. Since the attack the 1737 National… Audio
NZ Muslims 'drop everything' to help in Christchurch
The Christchurch attacks left the spiritual leadership of the city's Muslim community distraught and and in desperate need of support. In response, Muslim clerics from around New Zealand and the world… Audio
Christchurch seeks solidarity, hope a week after attacks
Christchurch people are hoping to find solidarity, hope and love when they today mark a week since the deadly mosque attacks in their city.
On Friday there will be two minutes of silence that will be… Audio
NZ drivers rack up $10m in unpaid toll fees
New Zealanders owe almost ten million dollars in unpaid tolls and administration fees for travelling on the country's three toll roads. Critics of toll roads say this staggering sum shows they don't… Audio
New owner of Waverley Sawmill says it will be redeveloped
The new owner of the Waverley Sawmill in Taranaki says a $30 million state-of-the-art plant could be built to replace it in a few years. The town's biggest employer, which has been operating for more… Audio
New tech trialled ahead of 1080 drop
A Taranaki conservation group is trialling the use of drones, battery-powered self-priming traps and infrared cameras ahead of a 1080 drop in Egmont National Park. Audio
Taranaki woman refuses to let rare condition hold her back
A year ago Taranaki woman Erica Perry set herself the goal of completing the Mountain to Surf half marathon - an impressive journey from the base of Mount Taranaki right to the wild west coast. For… Video, Audio
Yarrow Stadium project could cost $271m
Taranaki Regional Council has recommended a basic fix to New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium, but if other parties come on board, it could become a $271m state-of-the-art covered stadium. Whatever it costs… Audio
Hydrogen vital to achieving low emissions economy - experts
International experts have told a forum in Rotorua if the Government is serious about achieving a low-emissions economy, hydrogen has to be in the mix. They say hydrogen is on the cusp of becoming the… Audio
Taranaki plots course to low emissions economy
Oil and gas executives and energy sector insiders rubbed shoulders with environmental activists yesterday at a workshop designed to help create a plan for Taranaki's transition to a low emissions… Audio
Five new refugee re-settlement destinations announced
The government has announced five new centres which will become refugee re-settlement destinations as the country gears up to welcome 1500 refugees a year from 2020. Audio
Taranaki man sentenced for killing landlord
A court has heard how the killer of a Taranaki grandfather cried out "he'd got what he deserved" and kicked him while he lay dying. Maurice John Riddle was shot on his farm in February last year after… Audio
Aged athletes dust off their kit for Masters Games
More than 4000 athletes - the oldest a sprinter in his 90s - have dusted off their kit bags to compete at the New Zealand Masters Games in Whanganui this week. Audio
New Plymouth standoff: Man arrested after 11 hours
One person is in custody after an 11 hour standoff with armed police at a house in New Plymouth. Police responded to a family harm call-out in the suburb of Spotswood just after 10am on Sunday… Audio
