Taranaki
'How the hell did he survive?': Locals' relief tinged with annoyance
There's been a bittersweet reaction to a King Country man and his three children walking out of the bush alive with many asking how could the situation have arisen.
Taranaki ironsands mining appeal fails at Supreme Court
Trans-Tasman Resources has lost its Supreme Court bid to overturn a decision preventing it from mining millions of tonnes of ironsands off the coast of South Taranaki.
Bacon buttie Covid-19 vaccination initiative hailed a success
New Plymouth's vaccination centre threw out the appointment book and put on breakfast for anyone getting a jab between 7am and 9am.
Bacon butties help fuel Taranaki vaccination rollout
An initiative to get people vaccinated against Covid-19 in New Plymouth this morning using the lure of a free bacon buttie is being hailed a success.
Waka Kotahi blocks off potential bat roosts
The revelation after the agency said no roosts or potential roosts of the endangered long-tail bat would be disturbed before the Mt Messenger bypass got the green light.
Taranaki regional councillors reject Māori call for two seats at table
Taranaki Regional councillors have rejected calls from Māori for two seats at next year's local body elections.
Bacon butty adds sizzle to Taranaki vaccination rollout
In an effort to boost vaccination rates the Taranaki District Health Board is adding a bit of sizzle to make getting a jab more appetising.
Tomorrow morning anyone who turns up for a shot at its New… Audio
Driver who crashed car while fleeing police dies in hospital
Justice Grace, 21, of Waitara, died in Waikato Hospital on Sunday. He had crashed his car while fleeing police on 9 September.
Covid-19: Taranaki iwi leader on vaccinating community
Efforts are ramping up to boost vaccination numbers in districts which are lagging behind the rest.
Taranaki DHB has the lowest numbers - just 27.7 percent of the region's eligible population were… Audio
New documentary tours the onshore fracking sites of Taranaki
A new short documentary out Monday takes a tour of Taranaki, but it's a side of Taranaki many people won't have seen because the stops aren't your regular tourists traps - they're fracking sites. Audio
Horticulture making a comeback in Taranaki
Horticulture is making a comeback in Taranaki, where avocado and kiwifruit orchards are being planted in numbers not seen since 1988.
Providers say Māori-only vaccination clinics vital
Iwi health providers in Taranaki say vaccination clinics solely for Māori are essential to close the gap with non-Māori vaccination rates.
New Plymouth sewer pipe dodges close call with fallen trees
An unprotected sewer pipe crossing the Huatoki River in New Plymouth has had not one - but two close calls with falling trees.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Taranaki
A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Stratford last night.
Essential workers disappointed not to get vaccine earlier
There were mixed feelings amongst essential workers finally able to get the Covid-19 immunisation at a mass vaccination event in New Plymouth today.
Covid-19 lockdown busier than ever for some
Working from home during lockdown might free up time for a little DIY or more time with the children, but for other workers its business as usual, or even busier than ever.
100-year-old proud to be among those vaccinated at Mōkau
A 100-year-old was among those vaccinated against Covid-19 on the remote Taranaki-King Country boundary at Mōkau today.
New Plymouth airport getting international attention
New Plymouth's airport terminal - Te Hono - is a finalist in a major international design award - Unesco's Prix Versailles. Audio
'Time to get it done': sense of urgency as people line up for vaccine
Hundreds braved showers and a long queue to attend a scaled-back rural mass vaccination event in Stratford today.
Track damage on Mt Taranaki could take months to repair
The Department of Conservation says the Around the Mountain Circuit on Mt Taranaki could be closed for several months following recent damaging storms.
