Taranaki
Search resumes for diver missing off South Taranaki coast
The search for a diver missing in the sea off Patea for two days is continuing today.
Diver missing off South Taranaki coast
The diver was reported missing from a ship on Sunday afternoon.
Nearly half a billion taxpayer dollars set aside to decommission Tui Oil Field
The Tui field was deserted in 2019 after the financial collapse of Tamarind Taranaki, leaving the Crown with the bill for its safe decommissioning.
Taranaki ironsands mining firm welcomes fast-track consenting bill
A company that has bidding to mine off the Taranaki coast for years is hopeful its project will be fast-tracked under the coalition's new consent regime.
Council staff told to explore cheaper sewerage option for Taranaki beach settlements
New Plymouth council staff have been told to explore lower-cost alternatives to a $41 million sewerage scheme for two beach settlements in the district - equivalent to $180,000 for each household.
Taranaki beach sewage costs blow out
The cost of a proposed sewerage scheme for two popular Taranaki beach settlements has blown out to $41 million - $180,000 for each household - according to a new report.
Just one petroleum exploration permit granted through tender process
Only a single onshore petroleum exploration permit has been granted through the Block Offer 2020 competitive tender process.
Matchbox 20 / Goo Goo Dolls concertgoers hospitalised with broken ankles
Hato Hone St John treated 18 patients at the New Plymouth gig. Concertgoers reported being 'skittled' by people falling over.
Mt Messenger bypass roadblock: Court cases costing millions
Legal challenges to the Mt Messenger bypass project in Taranaki have added $37 million to its cost in 2023-24 alone.
Designer draws on 'passive resistance' of Parihaka men for fashion show
A designer who is showcasing a collection inspired by the story of Parihaka at the Melbourne Fashion Festival this week says it has been a deeply personal project.
Taranaki initiative fosters growth in Māori healthcare workforce
An initiative to help Māori into the health workforce is being credited with almost doubling the proportion of tangata whenua employed at the Te Whatu Ora Taranaki and transforming lives.
Water meters identify major leaks, postpone pump station upgrade
One property in the New Plymouth region with leaking pipes had been using 60 cubic metres - or about 450 bathtubs - of water a day.
Californian reunited with muscle car in Taranaki
Californian Rick Fleischer did not turn up at the Americarna festival in Taranaki this week to show off a classic car - but to be reunited with one.
Man's 4-year battle to have tree trimmed by council
83-year-old Colin Harvey wants council to trim a giant pohutukawa tree that blocks ambulance access to his driveway. Audio
Taranaki: from dairy mecca to food tourism
Is Taranaki primed to be Aotearoa's next big food tourism destination? The regions producers have teamed up to launch the Taste Of Taranaki Producers map. The map's creator Jules Van Costello speaks… Audio
Boycott call doesn't take shine off Americarna
The star-spangled banner is flying proudly in Taranaki this week as Americarna - the annual celebration of chrome and the internal-combustion engine - takes over the province.
'Scary to be them' - warnings over whalebone theft
The theft of whale jawbones and teeth has left a Taranaki iwi fearful for the wellbeing of the thieves.
Record-breaking cruise season for Taranaki
It used to be a running gag that if you saw a cruise ship in Taranaki it must have taken a wrong turn.
Around the motu: Robin Martin in Taranaki
A South Taranaki iwi is vowing to continue its fight against seabed mining even if the government introduces a fast-track consenting regime for significant infrastructure and development projects. Audio
Seabed mining company backing law change
The company behind a proposal to mine ironsands off the coast of Taranaki has welcomed the government's proposed bill. Video
