Taranaki
Gang member's legal bid to stay at beach exhausted
The Supreme Court has declined to hear Kevin Moore's appeal and his removal from the Rohutu Block appears imminent.
Port Taranaki talks with staff after Methanex cuts production
The announcement of about 70 potential job losses at Methanex's plant in Taranaki is sending shockwaves through the community with Port Taranaki already talking with its staff about reconfiguring the… Audio
Union on proposed closure of Taranaki Methanex plant
The union representing workers from the Methanex plant poised to close in Taranaki says there will be more of these types of job losses to come. E Tu National Secretary Rachel Mackintosh spoke to… Audio
Methanex proposes to close Taranaki plant
The country's largest gas user, Methanex, is proposing to shut down its Taranaki methanol plant. New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Taranaki murderer maintains innocence at sentencing, says he's 'grieving'
Through his lawyer, Leigh Matthew Beer said he was still "grieving the loss of a much-loved partner".
Taranaki man who burned his partner to death jailed for life
A jury found him guilty of murder, arson and assault with intent to injure in June.
Taranaki man who sexually assaulted children jailed
A Taranaki man has been jailed for 12 years and four months for sexual offending against nine victims, most of them under 16.
'We're not going to back down': Protest to changes for disability service
The government is restructuring Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People.
Record number of teens succumbing to golf 'addiction'
The Lydia Ko effect is in full swing this week as the country's top junior golfers take to the links. Audio
Another council votes unanimously to retain Māori wards
At an extraordinary meeting, the mayor expressed frustration at having to revisit the issue.
How to catch a possum with... mayonnaise
Possums "crave" the "delicious, high-calorie" bait.
Controversial composter loses consents battle, faces closure
A controversial composting and worm-farming plant in North Taranaki has lost a bid to get its consents reinstated and now faces permanent closure.
More than half of region's freshwater swim spots fail report card
During sampling, 266 tests from lakes and rivers revealed water quality issues.
'Scaring our customers away': Retailers quizzed on crime in New Plymouth CBD
Police and Ministry of Social Development staff are going from business to business asking them whether they feel safe or if they have been the victims of crime.
Gang member sentenced for shooting that put hospital in lockdown
A Black Power member who shot at a gang rival outside the hospital - sending it into lockdown - has been jailed.
All of Taranaki's accommodation booked out ahead of Te Matatini
A record 55 teams will flood Taranaki for the festival, which will be like "every single event that New Plymouth has in a year, rolled into one week".
Taranaki, Tararuas and Buller in firing line for heavy downpours
The wet weather is targeting Mount Taranaki with up to 80mm of rain expected early on Tuesday morning.
Mental health report to be prepared for man charged with Pātea murder
He will reappear in the High Court early next month.
Lower than budgeted financial result for Port Taranaki
Challenging economic conditions and production difficulties in the energy sector have impacted Port Taranaki's financial result for the 2023-24 year.
Activists hang 'dairy kills' sign from iconic Taranaki cow statue
Taranaki Animal Save took the action during the peak of calving season to spark discussion about the plight of bobby calves.
