Robin Martin
Māori upset at New Plymouth landmark being put up for sale
Chorus has put Blagdon Hill, or Moungaroa, on the market, but New Plymouth Māori say the company should have spoken to them first. Video, Audio
Sixty year old symbol of friendship poisoned in Taranaki
Authorities in Taranaki are investigating the poisoning of a Pohutukawa planted by two air force veterans as a symbol of friendship in 1951. Video, Audio
Proposal to sell half of New Plymouth golf course angers locals
New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom says selling half of his city's public golf course to develop upmarket housing could earn up to $50m, which could offset rates bills and pay for vital infrastructure. Video, Audio
Traditional Samoan tattooing attracts huge interest
Traditional Samoan hand-tapped tattooing was one of the star attractions at the New Zealand Tattoo and Art Festival in New Plymouth this weekend. Exponents of the ancient art attracted huge crowds at… Audio
Drowned skipper had history of lifejacket non-compliance
Teiron Jones wasn't wearing a lifejacket when he drowned overnight. He was convicted of manslaughter last year following the death of a passenger on his boat - who had also not been wearing a… Video, Audio
Killer of abusive husband fights deportation in Australia
A New Zealand woman jailed in Australia six years ago for killing her abusive husband is fighting a deportation order so she can stay in Melbourne. Eileen Creamer was the first woman convicted of… Audio
Stoush breaks out over "for rent" sign in New Plymouth
A property management firm says it was told it can't display a 'for rent' sign in New Plymouth's Links suburb because it lowers the tone, but a residents' group says it simply failed to follow the… Video, Audio
New Plymouth visitors to pay Len Lye Centre entry
Out of town visitors to the Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth will have to pay for the privilege from August 2018. At a feisty debate on Tuesday, mayor Neil Holdom broke with convention and used his… Audio
Whanganui doctor walks the talk on seabed mining
An Whanganui doctor upset at the prospect of seabed mining off the coast of Taranaki has been walking the talk to highlight the issue. Athol Steward has trekked about 400 kilometres from Raglan to… Audio
Builders forced to use 'second-rate' timber
Builders say the quality of available timber is declining and that they are worried about its structural integrity. They say booming log exports mean New Zealand builders are having to make do with… Audio
Road closures hit Whanganui River Road businesses
Major roadworks will close the road for several hours a day for the next month at least, as repairs continue in the wake of the 2015 flood. Audio
Farmers disappointed at being used 'as political football'
Fonterra's chariman John Wilson denies there is an urban rural divide, saying farmers also want swimable rivers. Audio
Pokies grants blood money - Medical officer of health
Taranaki medical officer of health Dr Jonathan Jarman has linked problem gambling to suicide at a public hearing into the New Plymouth District Council's gambling venues policy. Audio
Auld Mug and Log O'Wood in Taranaki double act
The America's Cup and the Ranfurly Shield are on public display together today in New Plymouth in what's believed to be a first. Video, Audio
Small town with big idea finally gets a petrol station
Pongaroa locals finally have a petrol station after years of raising funds, and travelling for two hours to fetch petrol from elsewhere. Video, Audio
Wife sentenced to home detention for husband's manslaughter in 2011
A Hawke's Bay woman has been sentenced to 11 months home detention for the manslaughter of her husband six years ago - a death the coroner initially ruled involved no foul play. Video, Audio
Anti-meth rally calls for more support for addicts
Around 150 people marched with the NZ P Pull group calling for greater government support for addicts. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along. Audio
Petition to move Taranaki pedestrian crossing
An online petition is calling for the New Plymouth District Council to move the crossing in Inglewood where seven-year-old Emma Warren was killed last month. Video, Audio
Ranfurly Shield goes to church after Taranaki victory
Taranaki's Fijian contingent made sure the trophy paid due respect for what was indeed a miracle turnaround after their win over Canterbury. Video, Audio
New Zealanders risk blindness with eyeball tattoos
New Zealanders are being warned they risk losing their sight from the controversial practice of eyeball tattooing. An Auckland opthamologist has this year treated the first ever New Zealand patients… Audio
