Taranaki
Pilot of crashed microlight in Taranaki dies
The occupant of a microlight craft that crashed in Taranaki this afternoon has been confirmed dead.
Roads in many regions 'impassable' and damaged
Many roads are damaged and impassable across Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty, while the Coromandel Peninsula has been cut off. We bring you details about the roads.
Officer's force 'reasonable and appropriate' despite woman's injury - IPCA
An officer's efforts to restrain a mentally distressed woman, which saw her receive a torn knee ligament, have been ruled "reasonable and appropriate" by the police watchdog.
On the road with surfing champ Paige Hareb
Kiwi surfing champ Paige Hareb takes us on our final SummerTimes roadtrip. Proudly Taranaki born and bred, Paige was the first kiwi female surfer to make the World Surf League Championship Tour when… Audio
Man charged in relation to 2022 hit and run in Taranaki
A man has been charged after a hit-and-run incident in Taranaki last year.
New $1m suspension bridge on Mt Taranaki to improve access, safety
A 100-metre-long bridge across Manganui Gorge will protect trampers and skiers from potential rockfalls and avalanches, DOC says.
Rare species of skink discovered after cat brings it to owner's attention
In a case of look what the cat dragged in, a rare native skink has been discovered in Taranaki for the first time and may even be a completely new species.
Person who died after Boxing Day car fire named
Police have named the person who died following a car fire on State Highway 3 on Boxing Day.
Hefty fines for collecting Taranaki shellfish
The Ministry for Primary Industries is warning visitors to Taranaki this summer they could face hefty fines if they collect kaimoana - except crayfish - along the New Plymouth to Ōpunakē coastline.
New Plymouth's Ōākura Beach closed due to sewage leak
A popular New Plymouth beach is closed while the council cleans up a sewage leak.
Person critically injured in Taranaki car fire dies
A person who was critically injured in a car fire in Taranaki this morning has died in hospital.
Port Taranaki terminal's $16m firefighting project nears completion
The port's chief executive described the upgrade as "a significant investment in something we hope we never have to use".
Second rare bird killed in six months on Taranaki roads
The large stocky herons - one of the rarest wetland birds in the world - are notoriously secretive and deemed nationally critical in New Zealand.
Taranaki in 3D: Aerial laser survey captures region in all its glory
The data, which is available to the public, will be used to generate high-definition 3D maps and models that will have a wide range of uses.
Taupō District Council loses chief executive to New Plymouth
New Plymouth District Council's previous chief executive left under a cloud of controversy.
Toxic well underlines windmill plan fears in Taranaki
A contaminated well that can no longer supply a marae highlights the fears driving the latest court action against a wind-to-hydrogen plant.
Project cost blowout to hit New Plymouth ratepayers for years
Ratepayers are to pay a hefty price for a planned thermal dryer project that's price has more than doubled.
Taranaki still has 'an energy future' as decision on new exploration deferred
The region's future is tied to energy, the government says, while delaying a a decision on future oil and gas exploration block offers.
Hundreds gather 'all out of love for te reo Māori'
About 1000 rangatahi have descended on Taranaki and Whanganui for Te Wiki Hākinakina o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori, a celebration of sport and te reo Māori.
'They are confident in their Māoritanga': Students celebrate sport and te reo
Students from around Aotearoa are getting together for Wiki Hā, which combines sport with a chance to practise their te reo Māori.
