South Taranaki
Preserving native bush and local history on the 'perfect farm'
Former South-Taranaki mayor Ross Dunlop has led the way with conservation efforts on his family farm. Audio
Contaminated Taranaki eel 'little risk' if consumed - study
Eels in a South Taranaki waterway contaminated with the residue of potentially carcinogenic firefighting foam are of little risk to humans if eaten, researchers have found.
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
Greenpeace urges total ban on seabed mining after court win
Greenpeace wants seabed mining stopped altogether after a company's bid to mine ironsands off the coast of South Taranaki was thrown out. Trans-Tasman Resources had earlier won approval from the… Audio
Newborn among six killed in South Taranaki crash
The head-on-collision in South Taranaki today, where five adults and a newborn have died, is the worst crash on New Zealand roads in 13 years. South Taranaki Mayor Ross Dunlop spoke to John Campbell.
…Taranaki seabed mining appeal kicks off in High Court
Last year New Zealand's first ever consent for seabed mining was granted to Trans Tasman Resources. The company is now authorised to dig up a patch of the ocean floor off the coast of South Taranaki… Audio
Fears for drought-stricken farmers well-being
Fears are growing for the well-being of South Taranaki farmers as drought conditions look set to continue into traditionally the driest part of the summer. Video, Audio
Council defends planned water fluoridation
Fluoridation of south Taranaki's water supply was necessary to help fight a high degree of poor dental health in the area, South Taranaki District Council told the Supreme Court. Audio
The Future of our Regions: South Taranaki
South Taranaki is one of the three districts which make up the Taranaki region. The District has a population of approximately 27,000 people spread throughout seven towns and a number of smaller rural… Audio
Farmers say buffer zones a land grab
South Taranaki farmers say proposed buffer zones around rural industrial sites -- including oil and gas plants -- amount to a council-approved land grab. Audio
