Stories by Robin Martin

Taranaki leaders say the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill - which was before a select committee - only goes part way to realising New Zealand's potential.

ACC has accepted 359 claims for injuries involving Roundup since 1990 and a further 20 where its active ingredient, glyphosate was named.

Colin Boyd - handed a $95,000 fine for redirecting a stream on his property - has pleaded not guilty to charges of failing to fix the damage.

A stellar lineup at the Cooks Classic meet has been made all the more shiny by the presence of some Olympians. Audio

Craig Levers says capturing world class photos is not about equipment or training, but about recognising the right moment to hit the shutter.

Event organisers had to take to a frozen pool with pick axes before Madeline Hobo could secure the junior 500m freestyle title at the International Ice Swimming Association world champs.

Surfing champ Daniel Farr is relishing the prospect of defending his title on home surf in Taranaki this week.

Spending hours creating the intricate works is a great way to relieve stress, an artist says.

Faisal Syafii lost his home, business and first wife, Siti Syamsiah, during the Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years ago today.

It was an eight or nine on the pain scale, a man says after being stung through his workboot.

There will be a "real feel-good factor" at the fundraising concert, the former Christmas in the Park emcee says.

It comes in the wake of a farming couple being ordered to pay $180,000 in court costs after trying to prevent their land being taken for the project.

Tony Pascoe didn't want his land taken for a bypass after working hard his whole life, only be left with no home.

There may be many more New Zealanders eligible for compensation, the lawyer for a farmer with terminal cancer who has been paid $160,000 says.

The pair objected to the purchase of 11 hectares of their land being taken for the Mt Messenger Bypass.

The region is being urged to diversify its economy, in a development action plan launched today.

The community expects the council to be an efficient organisation, its chief executive says.

The Whanganui motor sport community is paying tribute to Eugene Robbemond.

Shane Jones says the offshore oil and gas ban is "the worst political decision" he has ever been involved with.

The IPCA says while a police officer's fatal shooting of Kaoss Price was excessive he should not be charged.

Detours may not suit motorists but it will allow local businesses to thrive and show off what the area has to offer, Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says.

The young kekeno was lifted 40 metres above the sea before it was discovered. Video

The project boasts a 27 percent reduction in absolute emissions, but Greenpeace says it doesn't address the cow in the room.

About half a dozen protesters gathered outside the conference venue for Fonterra's annual general meeting, outnumbered about two-to-one by security staff and police.

"We reckon there we're $50,000-plus out of pocket," one family left in the lurch says, as a company goes into liquidation, owing hundreds of thousands.