Taranaki
Close call as lost family rescued off Mt Taranaki
An under-prepared family is lucky to be safe after becoming lost in freezing conditions on Mt Taranaki.
Easter road toll rises to four after Waikato crash
A person has died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Mangakino this afternoon.
Once a successful farmer, man now 'nightcrawling' due to addiction
A former successful farmer who ran a $4 million rural property is now homeless and "night-crawling" after his life became upended by addiction.
Man jailed for raping woman in game of truth, dare or command
John Paul Smith was found guilty on all charges and sentenced to seven years and six months in prison.
Widow devastated no prosecution to follow timber mill tragedy
Sorav Saini was killed in a machinery accident. His wife wants "justice".
Weathering the 'worst drought in 50 years' as an organic dairy farmer
Organic dairy farmer Janet Fleming is in her eighth season of once a day milking, something she credits with helping get her through Taranaki's recent drought. She's also trialling growing a range of… Audio
Rare native plant thriving after road works discovery
The Brachyglottis turneri, or Manawa Kawa can only be found in 11 locations in Taranaki and a handful of places in Whanganui.
Police to take more action against 'lawless' homeless people, mayor says
Neil Holdom told an invite-only forum the problem was getting worse.
Iwi, mayors, tourism partners team up to finish cycle trail
Iwi leaders, local government and Māori tourism representatives are banding together in a push to ensure the final sections of a "nationally significant" cycle trail are completed.
Four children still in hospital after South Taranaki crash
Eleven children and two adults were on their way to a sports practice. Audio
Eleven students heading to sports practice injured in Taranaki crash
Thirteen people were injured in the crash, two of whom were in a serious condition.
'One or two people of these people ... may well be dead before winter ends.'
New Plymouth District Council votes to approve funding for new homeless shelter
Council to vote on whether to fund rough sleeper shelter
The YMCA has offered its central city building as a shelter location for the growing number of people who are homeless in New Plymouth.
Conservation Minister signals changes to Wildlife Act
Tama Potaka says he's 'not worried' updates might lead to a free pass for developers to kill protected species.
Despite resistance NPDC pushes on with dedicated cycle lanes
New Plymouth is pushing on with the installation of dedicated cycle lanes despite funding cuts and ongoing resistance from some businesses and residents. Video
Disabled man faces fourth summer in 'sweat box' motel while state house sits empty
A state house offered to a disabled New Plymouth man over a year ago is still sitting empty and only now has building consent for modification work been granted.
Much-debated sports hub marks significant milestone
The Tūparikino Active Community Hub, the first phase of which was due to be complete in late 2027, would operate alongside New Plymouth Raceway.
Taranaki firm's 'can-do' approach wins over billion-dollar Australian miners
An engineering company is hoping an multi-million dollar contract is a sign of things to come.
South Taranaki farmers say drought is worst in more than 40 years
MetService's Hāwera weather station has recorded just 123mm this summer - a little over half what it normally gets.
