Taranaki
Taranaki man to unicycle around the world in record attempt
Norm Joe, from Stratford, picked up unicycling as a hobby during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Man arrested after person hit by vehicle and assaulted in Taranaki
The person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
First oil, gas bid since end of offshore ban under consideration
Australian firm EnZed Energy's application to explore a large block off the coast of south Taranaki will go to officials with no competing bids.
Watch: Lightning strikes around Taranaki Maunga
Coastal Taranaki residents and visitors were treated to an impressive lightning show on Thursday night.
Highway closure hits holidaymakers, businesses and Ed Sheeran fans
Thousands wanting to use the only route into and out of Taranaki from the north are being told to go around.
'Lucky' men praised for actions after jetski broke down, drifted off to sea
Police say the incident is a good reminder to those on the water to take safety precautions.
New trapdoor spider possibly discovered in New Zealand
A routine biodiversity check in North Taranaki has led to the possible discovery of a brand-new species of spider. Taranaki Regional Council biodiversity officer Sandra Sánchez spoke to Melissa… Audio
Stratford road blocked after debris falls from truck
Debris is blocking a major road in Stratford after it fell from a truck.
Teenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguard
The police received a call about 7pm on Thursday night, reporting a teenager was caught in a rip.
Working on the wards over the holidays
We reckon it's a good idea to recognise some of those who'll keep working through the summer break, so that the rest of us can enjoy a holiday. Yesterday it was Ian King - on call most of the summer… Audio
Teen's sentence to be quashed after colleague chained to car, dragged
Jacob Ramsay's killing was motivated by an alleged "small" debt he owed the offenders.
Ex mayor bids for Kāinga Ora flats next to his development
Peter Tennent said he'd had enough of the unacceptable behaviour of some social housing tenants. Audio
Firefighters battle large vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach
The fire was reported shortly after 2pm.
Training exercise to test response to maritime emergency
The operation will be held on Sunday between Port Taranaki and the Bell Block area.
Positive Ageing mobilises after council scraps aged working party
The working party is being disestablished under new Mayor Max Brough's committee structure.
Around the motu: Robin Martin in Taranaki
Robin discusses news from Taranaki including the fight against invasive golden clams in Lake Rotomanu. Audio
New Plymouth's crisis recovery café gets government funding boost
Crisis cafés offer an alternative to brightly lit, busy, clinical spaces, says the mental health minister.
Lake to be drained in fight against invasive clams
The invasive clam Corbicula fluminea was found in Lake Rotomanu on 8 November, the first discovery in NZ outside the Waikato River.
From Bella to Bobo: Top dog names revealed
Names that leapt out of the pack this year included Chicabella, Chico Chan and Gyeoul Winter.
New Plymouth readers check out more than 667,000 books
A historical novel set during the Vietnam War was at the top of the list of adult fiction issues - again.
