Taranaki
Beloved hut that's housed generations being replaced
After more than 40 years weathering storms, snow, glaring sun and gale-force winds, Pouākai Hut is being swapped out.
Frankie Stevens calls in music industry favours for Waverley Summer Jam
There will be a "real feel-good factor" at the fundraising concert, the former Christmas in the Park emcee says.
'Never too late to make a better decision': Greens on Mt Messenger bypass
It comes in the wake of a farming couple being ordered to pay $180,000 in court costs after trying to prevent their land being taken for the project.
Farmer ordered to pay $180k wonders how he'll survive
Tony Pascoe didn't want his land taken for a bypass after working hard his whole life, only be left with no home.
Farmer's herbicide payout just tip of the iceberg - lawyer
There may be many more New Zealanders eligible for compensation, the lawyer for a farmer with terminal cancer who has been paid $160,000 says.
Farmers ordered to pay court costs of $180k over roading buyout
The pair objected to the purchase of 11 hectares of their land being taken for the Mt Messenger Bypass.
Taranaki region leaders at odds with government plans
There's a clash of wills going on between central and local government in Taranaki when it comes to plans for seabed mining.
Seabed mining left out of regional plan for Taranaki
There's a clash of wills going on between central and local government in Taranaki when it comes to plans for seabed mining Audio
Thieves leave sour taste with raid on food bank's vege patch
It's not a case of green thumbs - rather dishonest hands that will deprive others of fresh produce in their food parcels this week. Audio
Digging into kai resilience with the Waitara Foodbank
A Taranaki foodbank is prioritising food-sovereignty to counter a broken model.
Taranaki adopts 'adapt or perish' catchcry
The region is being urged to diversify its economy, in a development action plan launched today.
Melbourne rockers and Jamaican hip hop band among new signings for Womad 2025
Womad Aotearoa has announced four new artists for its 2025 lineup in New Plymouth.
New $20.1m library complex opens in Hāwera
After almost 130 years Hāwera has a new $20.1 million library incorporating a visitor information centre, cafe and art gallery.
Family struggles to understand why officer will not face charges
The IPCA says while a police officer's fatal shooting of Kaoss Price was excessive he should not be charged.
In pictures: Taranaki's 'unsung heroes' of the environment
A food rescue charity, vital mahi to improve fish passages, pest animal and plant control, and long-term efforts to restore waterways have all been recognised at the Taranaki Regional Council…
Stowaway seal makes surprise visit to offshore gas platform
The young kekeno was lifted 40 metres above the sea before it was discovered. Video
Protesters call for Fonterra to phase out use of palm kernel expeller
About half a dozen protesters gathered outside the conference venue for Fonterra's annual general meeting, outnumbered about two-to-one by security staff and police.
Around the motu: Robin Martin in Taranaki
Robin discusses the reopening of Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery after a $70m makeover. Roading updates in the ongoing saga that is the Mt Messenger bypass project on SH3, as well as the… Audio
Kapa haka and Dalvanius Prime championed in new exhibitions
The power of kapa haka and a celebration of one of Aotearoa's most revered songwriters are the focus of two exhibitions in New Plymouth.
Disney themed cruise ship to visit New Plymouth
Mickey, Donald, Goofy and the gang will sail into New Plymouth this summer for the first time.
