Taranaki
Ōmata Stockade replica: preserving history between Pākehā settlers and Māori
A Taranaki businessman and arts patron is putting the finishing touches to a life-sized replica of the Ōmata Stockade on the outskirts of New Plymouth.
Woman arrested after pedestrian struck by vehicle in New Plymouth
A woman has been arrested after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in New Plymouth early this morning and critically injured.
Taranaki judge has mercy on young repeat drink-driver dying of cancer
A young repeat drink-driver dying of cancer is able to move overseas to spend the remainder of his time with family after the court took a merciful approach when sentencing him.
Taranaki iwi sign settlement: maunga, and park to be seen as a person
Taranaki iwi and the Crown have signed a deal, addressing the million acres of land confiscated from Māori, renaming a national park and legally declaring it a person. Video
Womad 2024: Ziggy Marley announced as first headline act
Jamaican superstar Ziggy Marley has been announced as Womad's first headline artist for the 2024 festival.
Carved skull turns heads at Waipipi Beach in South Taranaki
Mystery surrounds the appearance of a stylised skull carved into the sandstone cliffs at Waipipi Beach in South Taranaki.
Police call for help on Waitara dirt bike 'nightmare'
Waitara police have called for community help to tackle dirt bike riders buzzing the town and taunting police.
Farm worker death: Jodie Hughes acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughter
A young mother accused of inciting the horrific death of a farm worker has been acquitted of murder but found guilty of manslaughter.
Taranaki Maunga deal gets popular tick
Members of Taranaki's eight iwi have voted to approve the redress deal for the confiscation of Taranaki Maunga negotiated with the Crown.
Two kiwi killed at Kaitake in Te Papakura o Taranaki
The trapping of predators and monitoring of kiwi in Te Papakura o Taranaki are being intensified following the death of two birds in recent weeks.
Māori hopeful health changes will stick despite election
Māori health advocates are optimistic they will retain their new power in the public system even if the National wins October's election.
'Racism is definitely alive and well here': Response to vandalism of Te Pāti Māori billboards
The vandalisation of hundreds of election billboards feels like a targeted campaign, Te Pāti Māori says.
Port Taranaki makes record profit of nearly $14m
One-off extraordinary items has helped Port Taranaki make a record profit for the 2022-23 financial year.
New Plymouth voters weigh in on Labour, National candidates
The contest for the New Plymouth electorate is shaping up as a two-horse race between Labour incumbent Glen Bennett and National newcomer David MacLeod.
Taranaki farm worker murder: Jodie Hughes gives evidence in her own defence
A woman accused of taking part in the murder of a farm worker claims he was still conscious while he was chained to the back of a car and he had tried to stop it from driving forward.
Police not justified in shooting at fleeing violent offender's car - IPCA
The police said it was believed the offender may have had a firearm, "and would prove a danger" if he wasn't stopped quickly.
'Lucky swine' swapping life in fast lane for Taranaki tranquillity
A fugitive pig known for blocking lanes on Auckland's north-western motorway and evading armed police will be taken to a new home today. Audio
Men who died on Mt Taranaki were unprepared on a dangerous route - coroner
Shortly after they summited at 9.32pm, emergency services received a call to say one had fallen, but the line cut out. Both men were later found dead 300m below their last known position.
'I'm in a no-win situation': Businesses, some cyclists reject proposed cycle lanes
A proposal to create $17 million worth of safe walking and cycling routes in New Plymouth is dividing the city.
Work exclusion zone created to protect nesting kiwi at Taranaki bypass
Workers constructing the Mt Messenger bypass in Taranaki have created a 40-metre work exclusion zone around a nesting kiwi.