Taranaki
Avalanche alerts issued for Tongariro, Taranaki
The New Zealand Avalanche Advisory is warning of very dangerous avalanche conditions for Tongariro.
Council proposes to take pothole problems to the people with poll
It's spearheading an unusual attempt to draw attention to the nation's pothole-riddled highways.
Racecourse scratches anti-co-governance meeting
New Plymouth's racecourse has refused a bid from Stop Co-Governance to hold a meeting at the venue this weekend because of safety worries.
FIFA World Cup fever brewing in the regions
New Plymouth is about 240 kilometres away from the nearest FIFA Women's World Cup venue, but that has not stopped World Cup fever gripping the city.
Agricultural helicopter company in Taranaki celebrates 50 years in business
The company which was set up "by accident" also does work outside of agriculture such as firefighting and heavy lifting.
Paritūtū could go back to Māori in park revamp
Hapū have been leading an overhaul of the reserve management plan, emphasising Māori values in the future of Paritūtū Centennial Park.
Water fluoridation fires up opponents in New Plymouth
Passionate scenes erupted at the New Plymouth council chambers as councillors came under attack for allowing fluoride to be put back in the district's water supply.
'Disregard for safety': DOC wants help to find trio who rode quad bikes in national park
The riders also threatened a ranger forcing the person to lock themselves in a visitor centre for safety, DOC says.
Activists pitch camp on boundary of former chemicals plant
Community activists have pitched camp on the boundary of a former chemicals plant in New Plymouth to advocate for it to be turned into nature reserve.
New Plymouth housing crisis: 'Council is part of the problem'
A New Plymouth emergency housing provider says a council survey asking what can be done about the city's housing crisis feels like a cruel joke.
IRD tells woman she's 123 years old, she tells them ‘I'd be dead'
"The tone they used was that I was wrong," Linda Lilly says. 'I think I know what date I was born."
Poutama says shift Taranaki border for councils
Hapū on the northern edge of Taranaki want the regional border shifted south of Mt Messenger so the area becomes part of Waikato region, saying it would better align with Māori boundaries.
Two dead in separate crashes on state highways
Parts of both State Highway 3 and 6 are closed following fatal crashes.
Treat youself like you would a broken tractor, says Rural Support Trust
Taranaki branch chair Mike Green says we've not weathered the storm yet, but with support, we can. Audio
Treat youself like you would a broken tractor, says Rural Support Trust
Taranaki branch chair Mike Green says we've not weathered the storm yet, but with support, we can.
Audio'A load of crock': Ex-employee, chemical plant neighbour dismiss Dow survey
A former employee at a controversial chemical plant in New Plymouth has described working inside a reactor wearing little more than overalls and rubber gloves for protection.
'Just a bit of fun': Wacky Wednesday at the indoor bowls champs
It has been Wacky Wednesday today at the National Indoor Bowls Championship being played out in New Plymouth this week.
Owner of controversial former chemical plant wants to hear from former staff, contractors
The owner of a controversial former chemical plant in New Plymouth wants to quiz people with links to Ivon Watkins-Dow ahead of remediating the site.
Crowd unleashes fury at New Plymouth councillors over rates hikes
The New Plymouth District Council has pushed ahead with an average rates rise of 12.4 percent. Audio
Work begins on Forgotten World Highway bridge
The new bridge marks a milestone in a package of roading projects the government says could boost economic activity in the area by up to $45 million.
