Robin Martin
South Taranaki mayoral candidate under fire for use of Naki branding
A South Taranaki mayoral candidate is under fire for naming his business South Naki after being advised that many Māori in the region find the abbreviation disrespectful. Audio
Taxi driver returns to work day after Mosque attacks
Mental health services expect demand stemming from the Christchurch shootings to tail off this week but warn that the after affects of trauma could last for years. Since the attack the 1737 National… Audio
NZ Muslims 'drop everything' to help in Christchurch
The Christchurch attacks left the spiritual leadership of the city's Muslim community distraught and and in desperate need of support. In response, Muslim clerics from around New Zealand and the world… Audio
Christchurch seeks solidarity, hope a week after attacks
Christchurch people are hoping to find solidarity, hope and love when they today mark a week since the deadly mosque attacks in their city.
On Friday there will be two minutes of silence that will be… Audio
NZ drivers rack up $10m in unpaid toll fees
New Zealanders owe almost ten million dollars in unpaid tolls and administration fees for travelling on the country's three toll roads. Critics of toll roads say this staggering sum shows they don't… Audio
New owner of Waverley Sawmill says it will be redeveloped
The new owner of the Waverley Sawmill in Taranaki says a $30 million state-of-the-art plant could be built to replace it in a few years. The town's biggest employer, which has been operating for more… Audio
New tech trialled ahead of 1080 drop
A Taranaki conservation group is trialling the use of drones, battery-powered self-priming traps and infrared cameras ahead of a 1080 drop in Egmont National Park. Audio
Taranaki woman refuses to let rare condition hold her back
A year ago Taranaki woman Erica Perry set herself the goal of completing the Mountain to Surf half marathon - an impressive journey from the base of Mount Taranaki right to the wild west coast. For… Video, Audio
Yarrow Stadium project could cost $271m
Taranaki Regional Council has recommended a basic fix to New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium, but if other parties come on board, it could become a $271m state-of-the-art covered stadium. Whatever it costs… Audio
Hydrogen vital to achieving low emissions economy - experts
International experts have told a forum in Rotorua if the Government is serious about achieving a low-emissions economy, hydrogen has to be in the mix. They say hydrogen is on the cusp of becoming the… Audio
Taranaki plots course to low emissions economy
Oil and gas executives and energy sector insiders rubbed shoulders with environmental activists yesterday at a workshop designed to help create a plan for Taranaki's transition to a low emissions… Audio
Five new refugee re-settlement destinations announced
The government has announced five new centres which will become refugee re-settlement destinations as the country gears up to welcome 1500 refugees a year from 2020. Audio
Taranaki man sentenced for killing landlord
A court has heard how the killer of a Taranaki grandfather cried out "he'd got what he deserved" and kicked him while he lay dying. Maurice John Riddle was shot on his farm in February last year after… Audio
Aged athletes dust off their kit for Masters Games
More than 4000 athletes - the oldest a sprinter in his 90s - have dusted off their kit bags to compete at the New Zealand Masters Games in Whanganui this week. Audio
New Plymouth standoff: Man arrested after 11 hours
One person is in custody after an 11 hour standoff with armed police at a house in New Plymouth. Police responded to a family harm call-out in the suburb of Spotswood just after 10am on Sunday… Audio
Air NZ losing out to cheaper competition - industry observers
Air New Zealand is blaming a slowdown in international travel for a likely slide in profits, but industry observers say the airline may be losing out to cheaper competitors. The airline's profit… Audio
Whangamomona president sees off all challengers
Thousands of New Zealanders crossed the border into the self-declared Republic of Whangamomona at the weekend, for the tiny nation's 30th independence day celebrations. Once there, they were treated… Audio
Stars of opera gather in Whanganui for 25th anniversary of opera school
The stars of New Zealand opera gathered in Whanganui last night to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the city's opera school. Acclaimed Ashburton-born tenor Simon O'Neill, joined Sol3mio and Kristin… Audio
Algal bloom horrifies Taranaki surfers and hapu
Surfers and hapu in coastal Taranaki say they are horrified at an algae bloom that is clogging the area's rivers and streams this summer. They say the bloom is treacherous to cross, a threat to… Audio
Petition calls for resignation of New Plymouth councillor after anthem comment
A petition has been started calling for the resignation of a controversial New Plymouth councillor who posted on social media that he's 'ashamed' of singing the te reo version of the national anthem… Audio
