Robin Martin

Thousands of New Zealanders crossed the border into the self-declared Republic of Whangamomona at the weekend, for the tiny nation's 30th independence day celebrations. Once there, they were treated… Audio

Taranaki residents are snapping up thousands of traps as part of an ambitious initiative to eradicate predators from the mountain's ring plain. Audio

Our regional check in series continues today with RNZ Taranaki correspondent Robin Martin. We're looking ahead to 2019 and what issues the region faces in this local government election year. Audio

Surfers aged between nine and 72 years old have been rubbing shoulders with World Surf League competitor Ricardo Christie at the National Championships in Taranaki this week. Audio

Councils around the country have been cracking down on freedom campers to stop trash and human waste being dumped at popular spots, which often means limiting access for those without a toilet on… Audio

A programme in Taranaki is tapping into surf culture to teach self-confidence and resilience to people from all walks of life. Audio

What has been leaving Waitara resident's cars and buildings covered in spots and splatters of a pale yellow and difficult to remove substance? Reporter Robin Martin headed to the North Taranaki… Video, Audio

The most tattooed person in the world was among the star attractions at the New Zealand Tattoo and Arts Festival in New Plymouth over the weekend. Auckland-born, but Australian raised, Lucky Diamond… Audio

South Taranaki mayor Ross Dunlop says he has no plans to resign after it was revealed he was on a judging panel that awarded second prize to a float in an A&P parade featuring people in 'blackface'. Audio

Sixty-eight Kiwibuild homes are to be built in Marfell, a neglected New Plymouth neighbourhood, more than a decade after a new housing project was first promised. But some locals remain sceptical… Video, Audio

New Plymouth residents fear there will be another freedom camping free-for-all this summer after a council bungle which means its freedom camping bylaw has been sent back to the drawing board. Video, Audio

One of the options being proposed for New Plymouth's earthquake-prone Yarrow Stadium is relocating it to a state-of-the-art covered stadium costing $250m, but the stadium trust can only afford a basic… Video, Audio

If you're looking for something a bit different to do this Halloween, you could do worse that take a visit to Te Henui Cemetery in New Plymouth. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along… Audio

The 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit the central North Island on Tuesday afternoon was apparently felt by an estimated 15,000 people across New Zealand. GNS Science says it struck about 25 kilometres… Audio

Visitors to this year's Taranaki Garden Festival are being asked to bring a healthy appetite, an ear for music and perhaps a notepad too. An edible landscapes category has been added to the event and… Audio