New Plymouth
No power or water in Waitara in wake of ex-Cyclone Gita
Many Waitara residents were still without power today - and now have no running water - as Taranaki continues to struggle with the aftermath of ex-Cyclone Gita. Video, Audio
New Plymouth on boil water notice, work starts on broken pipe
Repairs crews will be starting work at first light to fix the broken pipe that's cut water to a quarter of New Plymouth district's water network. A boil water notice is in place for at least a week… Audio
Cyclone Gita: Water tankers deployed in storm-stricken area
Water tankers have been deployed in New Plymouth after cyclone Gita knocked out a water pipe which supplies 25 percent of the district's population.
Booming: 'People have discovered Waitara'
Often seen as New Plymouth's poorer cousin, Waitara is experiencing a property boom.
New Plymouth mayor sorry over freedom campers influx
New Plymouth has done a flip-flop on its open-door freedom camping policy and is to ban campers from the popular Waiwhakaiho river mouth, and apologised for allowing them to stay there this summer… Audio
Freedom camping bylaw's backfired - New Plymouth residents
The Waiwhakaiho rivermouth has been overrun since a new, and more relaxed freedom camping bylaw was introduced late last year, putting a popular reserve and surf spot under pressure. Video, Audio
Freedom Camping bylaw riles locals
In a surprise move, New Plymouth District Council has scrapped an existing ban on freedom camping in vehicles without toilets and tossed out proposed limits on the number of motorhomes at sensitive… Audio
Sale of New Plymouth landmark sparks upset
The imminent sale of part of a prominent New Plymouth landmark acquired under the Public Works Act in the 1930s has upset Taranaki Māori.
Proposal to sell half of New Plymouth golf course angers locals
New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom says selling half of his city's public golf course to develop upmarket housing could earn up to $50m, which could offset rates bills and pay for vital infrastructure. Video, Audio
Legality of freedom camping ban questioned
The legality of a proposed freedom camping bylaw in New Plymouth has been questioned at a public hearing today.
Stoush breaks out over "for rent" sign in New Plymouth
A property management firm says it was told it can't display a 'for rent' sign in New Plymouth's Links suburb because it lowers the tone, but a residents' group says it simply failed to follow the… Video, Audio
Holden Museum opens
New Plymouth man Steve Fabish and his wife have just opened their very own museum devoted to Holden cars. He's been collecting the vehicles for years, and says he opened the museum because he just… Audio, Gallery
Controversial gallery contributes $7.4m to New Plymouth
A report has found that the controversial new Len Lye Centre pumped $7.4 million into the New Plymouth economy last year.
Pokies grants blood money - Medical officer of health
Taranaki medical officer of health Dr Jonathan Jarman has linked problem gambling to suicide at a public hearing into the New Plymouth District Council's gambling venues policy. Audio
Auld Mug and Log O'Wood in double act
The America's Cup and the Ranfurly Shield are on public display together today in New Plymouth in what's believed to be a first. Audio
Ranfurly 'log of wood' back in Taranaki after 5 years
New Zealand's most prized provincial trophy, the Ranfurly Shield, is back in the hands of Taranaki for the first time in five years. Fans lined the streets of New Plymouth on the weekend to celebrate… Audio
Wind Wand blows fuse after lightning strike
The kinetic sculpture in New Plymouth appears to have blown a fuse but is otherwise undamaged.
New Plymouth poised to ban some freedom campers
New Plymouth is the latest district eying freedom camping restrictions.
Boat skipper convicted of manslaughter in landmark case
In a landmark case, a Taranaki skipper has been convicted of manslaughter following the death of a passenger on his boat who was not wearing a lifejacket.
Anger at reintroduction of paid parking Saturdays in New Plymouth
New Plymouth businesses and shoppers are up in arms about a plan to reintroduce paid parking in the CBD on Saturdays after a year-long free parking trial comes to an end. Video, Audio
