Taranaki
Mt Messenger bypass: Opportunity to restore lowland coastal forest
Acquiring land for the Mt Messenger bypass in Taranaki has not been plain sailing, but it has given one Taranaki iwi the opportunity to help restore a rare tract of lowland coastal forest. Audio
Mt Messenger land exchange springboard for forest restoration programme
Acquiring land for the Mt Messenger bypass in Taranaki has not been plain sailing, but it's given one Taranaki iwi the chance to restore a rare tract of lowland coastal forest. Taranaki Whanganui… Audio
Colourful characters go head-to-head for council seat
Two of New Plymouth's most colourful characters are will go head-to-head for a seat at the district council table later this year.
Manslaughter charge for 'unprovoked' fatal blow outside rugby club
Daytona Thompson has been charged after delivering a single punch that killed 37-year-old Daniel Nganeko.
One year, one hospital, one community
With rural health care under the spotlight, our guest this week sheds some light on working in a small country hospital. Sophia Zohrab is among 12 med students on Auckland University's rural medicine… Audio
Teen father given home detention for breaking newborn's ribs
A teen father who broke the ribs of his newborn son says he was "tired and overwhelmed" after being tasked with the baby's night feeds.
Man jailed for impregnating 12yo girl
Judge told Adam Busby he had "really let himself down" before sentencing him to three years.
Councillor felt 'disdain' at Treaty Principles Bill meeting
A internal review has found there was agreement among councillors ahead of the December meeting to oppose making a submission on the bill and to curtail debate.
'It's a new beginning': Disabled man finally gets to move to modified state house
A New Plymouth man paralysed after a fall, is about a week away from finally moving into a wheelchair-friendly state house, after waiting for more than four years.
New Plymouth mayor won't run again, says he's achieved what he wanted
New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom has announced he will not seek a fourth term - but is stepping down because he has achieved what he set out to.
'I interviewed myself': Shane Jones on oil bill consultation
A significant 11th-hour change will hand new powers to two ministers, and gave the opposition less than 23 hours to prepare.
BBQ gas bottle used to heat home in winter
A Taranaki family had to resort to hooking up a BBQ gas bottle to their home energy system or face going without heating as gas cylinder supplies dry up.
Taranaki mayors push for govt hydrogen help
Local leaders say Taranaki is the ideal home for a future hydrogen industry, if central government comes to the table. Audio
The hangi and the yarns: a night on the streets
A look at a warm welcome for a city's rough sleepers on a cold winter night.
'I'll never forget that boy's screams': Man killed going into burning house to get keys
A neighbour said no one could have survived a fire of that scale, which lit up the whole New Plymouth street. Audio
Elation as Whanganui gets voice in fast-track seabed mining decision
A Whanganui District councillor is "elated" her council has been named a relevant authority in the fast-track application process for a seabed mining project off South Taranaki.
Council staff's lack of financial knowledge led to rates blunder - report
Plymouth District Council could have lost $20 million in revenue over a GST error.
Council $3.1m rates blunder: New Plymouth households could be overcharged by $102
New Plymouth District Council hiked residential rates 12.8 percent instead of 9.9 percent, prompting an apology and calls for a one-off rebate. Audio
Rugby player convicted for post-match handshakes assault
A Taranaki rugby player who knocked out an opponent during post-match handshakes says he was "triggered" and let his emotions get the better of him.
