Robin Martin
First-of-its-kind national surfing reserve proposed for Taranaki
A first-of-its-kind national surfing reserve is being proposed for Taranaki that will encompass many of the region's prime surf breaks. Video, Audio
Mt Taranaki climbers caught in debris during rescue
Three climbers plucked off Mount Taranaki last night had a lucky escape after being caught in falling debris while the rescue operation was underway. Audio
Maori representation no-go area for NP politicians
Three months on from New Plymouth's peace hikoi to support Māori wards on the council and contenders for the top job at next month's elections are avoiding the issue. Audio
Call for candidates to take a stand on Maori representation
Out-going New Plymouth Mayor Andrew Judd says Maori representation has become a virtual no-go area for those vying for public office. Audio
School billeting under threat due to health and safety changes
The Kiwi tradition of being billeted out while on school sports and cultural exchanges may soon become a thing of the past due to health and safety regulations. Audio
Feral cats reaching plague proportions, beekeeper says
Feral cats are reaching plague proportions in New Zealand's back country and no-one seems to want to take responsibility for the problem, a Taranaki beekeeper says. Video, Audio
Anti-1080 activist plan direct action
Anti-1080 activists in Taranaki are vowing to take direct action to halt a massive drop of the pest control poison in Egmont National Park. Our Taranaki reporter Robin Martin was at a crowded meeting… Audio
Call for pants to be included in girls' school uniform
A transgender student at New Plymouth Girls' High School is calling for pants to be included as part of the official school uniform. Audio
Manganui field delighted with heavy snow
The huge dump of snow which has closed roads and knocked out power to homes has also delighted ski fields, particularly the unheralded club-run Manganui field on Mt Taranaki. Video, Audio
Man arrested after New Plymouth shooting
The police in New Plymouth have arrested a man after a shooting yesterday evening. We hear from some locals who heard the shooting. Audio
Armed Offenders Squad called out to New Plymouth house
Police are attending an incident on Marama Crescent, New Plymouth after reports that shots were fired, Taranaki reporter Robin Martin is there. Audio
New flights into Whanganui save airport from closure
New flights into Whanganui Airport have saved it from potentially being closed - and given it a vital link to the outside world, the city's mayor says. Video, Audio
Len Lye Centre smashes visitor expectations
The Len Lye Centre in Taranaki has smashed visitor expectations in its first year with 150,000 people coming through the doors, a third more than predicted. Video, Audio
Access to Taranaki walkway at risk
A stoush between a Taranaki farmer and the Department of Conservation is threatening public access to one of the region's most famous walks, the White Cliffs Walkway. Video, Audio
Beach settlement feels abandoned post-storm
A Taranaki beach settlement is in clean up mode again today after storm surges washed up rotting animal carcasses and tossed huge logs through fences. Audio
Derelict HNZ properties a magnet for crime
Residents of a New Plymouth suburb filled with dozens of derelict Housing New Zealand properties say they feel increasingly unsafe in their own homes. Audio
Child porn offences likened to stamp collecting
A former Taranaki teacher jailed for four-and-a-half years on child pornography charges today likened his offending to stamp collecting. Audio
KiwiRail to charge for rail crossings
KiwiRail is set to enforce a system of annual charges for using level-crossings and underpasses that cross its network around the country.Farmers are the first group being targeted by the state-owned… Audio
Taranaki wind farm opponents voice concern
A 325-million dollar wind farm planned for Taranaki is causing alarm among environmentalists, who fear it will endanger migratory birds, and concern from residents who say their treasured mountain… Audio
Wadeable freshwater not good enough -- Fox
A "wadeable" freshwater standard is not good enough for Maori. The Maori Party, says streams and rivers are a lifeblood for Maori and they should be safe to drink and gather food from. Our Taranaki… Audio
