Taranaki
'Your family could be next', warns coward punch victim's brother
A Taranaki father has shared his sense of loss and anger following the death of his son in a one-punch assault. Audio
Victim's dad among those calling for coward punch law to be fast tracked
Te Uraura Nganeko whose son was fatally assaulted has told a rally his son's death in such circumstances should be the last. Audio
Seabed miner slows fast track with 'cynical' response
An Australian company has slowed its fast track bid to mine the Taranaki seabed by failing to provide information demanded by officials.
Man with disability moves out of motel after four years
Shane Emeny's Kāinga Ora house has been modified for a wheelchair user and gives him the privacy he's craved since 2021.
'Flip of the coin': Man lucky to be alive after coward punch
"It could've gone either way," says Ben Leng, who was left in a coma after being blindsided by a bouncer. Audio
Life coach sentenced over 'king-hit' assault
A judge has suggested Albert James should have employed his conflict-resolution skills rather than punching a golf buddy in the head.
Person killed in early morning Taranaki house fire
Police have deployed a scene guard at a property after the fatal house fire.
Mt Messenger bypass: Opportunity to restore lowland coastal forest
Acquiring land for the Mt Messenger bypass in Taranaki has not been plain sailing, but it has given one Taranaki iwi the opportunity to help restore a rare tract of lowland coastal forest. Audio
Mt Messenger land exchange springboard for forest restoration programme
Acquiring land for the Mt Messenger bypass in Taranaki has not been plain sailing, but it's given one Taranaki iwi the chance to restore a rare tract of lowland coastal forest. Taranaki Whanganui… Audio
Colourful characters go head-to-head for council seat
Two of New Plymouth's most colourful characters are will go head-to-head for a seat at the district council table later this year.
Manslaughter charge for 'unprovoked' fatal blow outside rugby club
Daytona Thompson has been charged after delivering a single punch that killed 37-year-old Daniel Nganeko.
One year, one hospital, one community
With rural health care under the spotlight, our guest this week sheds some light on working in a small country hospital. Sophia Zohrab is among 12 med students on Auckland University's rural medicine… Audio
Teen father given home detention for breaking newborn's ribs
A teen father who broke the ribs of his newborn son says he was "tired and overwhelmed" after being tasked with the baby's night feeds.
Man jailed for impregnating 12yo girl
Judge told Adam Busby he had "really let himself down" before sentencing him to three years.
Councillor felt 'disdain' at Treaty Principles Bill meeting
A internal review has found there was agreement among councillors ahead of the December meeting to oppose making a submission on the bill and to curtail debate.
'It's a new beginning': Disabled man finally gets to move to modified state house
A New Plymouth man paralysed after a fall, is about a week away from finally moving into a wheelchair-friendly state house, after waiting for more than four years.
New Plymouth mayor won't run again, says he's achieved what he wanted
New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom has announced he will not seek a fourth term - but is stepping down because he has achieved what he set out to.
'I interviewed myself': Shane Jones on oil bill consultation
A significant 11th-hour change will hand new powers to two ministers, and gave the opposition less than 23 hours to prepare.
BBQ gas bottle used to heat home in winter
A Taranaki family had to resort to hooking up a BBQ gas bottle to their home energy system or face going without heating as gas cylinder supplies dry up.
