Taranaki
Surfers gather in Taranaki for national champs
Surfers aged between 9 and 72 have been rubbing shoulders with World Surf League competitor Ricardo Christie at the National Championships in Taranaki this week.
Surf course empowering youth with mental resilience
Surfing is often seen as limited to those who are able to handle the ocean with ease, but now a Taranaki programme is tapping into the culture to teach self-confidence to people from all walks of…
Punters hope Stratford race day not the last
Stratford is one of two racing clubs in Taranaki an independent report has recommend should be closed down.
International duo to head up Len Lye Centre
A duo with a proven international pedigree has been lured from across the Tasman to head up the Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth.
Call for New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals review
A Taranaki iwi says the State Services Commission report reflects the iwi's experience that government agencies were biased against it. Audio
Celebrity kiwi released into the wild
One of the nation's most famous kiwi was among four released onto Taranaki Maunga at the launch of the Kiwi Recovery Plan/Mahere Whakaora Kiwi 2018-2028 yesterday.
Waitara land dispute resolved with new law
After 30 years of talks and nearly 160 years of disagreement, a law's been passed to resolve the long dispute over leasehold land at Waitara.
What is the mystery, yellow substance bothering Waitara residents?
What has been leaving Waitara resident's cars and buildings covered in spots and splatters of a pale yellow and difficult to remove substance? Reporter Robin Martin headed to the North Taranaki… Video, Audio
Soldier of Fortune: the story of Gustavus von Tempsky (part 2)
In part two, how Gustavus von Tempsky went from a relatively famous soldier to the uber-hero of NZ colonial history. Audio
Taranaki to move away from emissions-based economy
The region risks being left behind in the transition to a low-carbon future unless it is given the opportunity to change, according to a development group.
Senior jobs on line at Stratford council
Senior managers are among those invited to reapply for their jobs at the Stratford District Council as it undergoes a major restructure.
Mycoplasma bovis spreads to Taranaki
Mycoplasma bovis has spread to Taranaki, with a farm on lock down after tests confirmed the region's first case of the cattle disease. Video, Audio
Police criticised after woman left unattended in cells for hours
People should not be held in custody while waiting for bail documents, the IPCA says.
Ratespayers' pressure: Councillors ban freedom camping
New Plymouth District Council has done a u-turn and voted to crack down on freedom camping.
Taranaki Rugby seeks $600,000 bailout
Earthquake damage to Yarrow Stadium has wiped out the local union's cash reserves, the local district council has been told.
Taranaki farmers concerned over safety exclusion zones
Taranaki farmers say they will be collateral damage if a recommendation that safety exclusion zones be enforced around oil and gas installations is taken up.
Mayor behind "black face" prize
The Mayor of South Taranaki Ross Dunlop has admitted to being the judge who awarded the prize to the Hawera Mt View Lions float in the towns recent A&P show. He's now admitted he made a mistake and… Audio
Mayor voted for ‘blackface’ float to win award
South Taranaki mayor Ross Dunlop says he has no plans to resign after it was revealed he was on a judging panel that awarded second prize to a float in an A&P parade featuring people in 'blackface'. Audio
Neglected New Plymouth neighbourhood to get 68 Kiwibuild homes
Sixty-eight Kiwibuild homes are to be built in Marfell, a neglected New Plymouth neighbourhood, more than a decade after a new housing project was first promised. But some locals remain sceptical… Video, Audio
Gas supply stumbling block to $1bn Taranaki project - MP
Guaranteeing gas supply could prove the stumbling block for a $1 billion project being mooted for Taranaki, according to New Plymouth MP Jonathan Young.
