Taranaki
Investigation highlights failures that led to ferry gas leak
An electrician had to be "coached through" fixing a gas leak on a Cook Strait ferry, found an investigation which discovered a trail of systemic training and emergency planning failures.
Fledgling, yet thriving fishing lure business
Taranaki's Ken Murphy has gone from working on oil rigs to crafting game fishing lures in Bell Block. Audio, Gallery
Second manslaughter against Taranaki police officers dismissed
A second manslaughter charge again three police officers charged over the death of a man in at a Taranaki police station last year has been dismissed.
Thousands in New Plymouth without electricity
Thousands of homes in New Plymouth are without power this evening due to high winds. Fire fighters have attended more than 50 weather callouts around Taranaki today, due to wind gusts of up to 120… Audio
Taranaki region facing winds up to 120km/h
Strong gusts of wind are causing damage in New Plymouth and the Taranaki region today, making it the windiest place in the country.
Covid-19: Wastewater testing under way in Auckland, Taranaki
Wastewater testing is being carried out by ESR in South Auckland and Taranaki to see whether the Covid-19 virus has spread further in the community. Audio
Taranaki residents worry level 2 not enough
Opinion is split in New Plymouth over whether New Plymouth should be in Covid-19 alert level 3 along with Auckland.
Council admits downplaying major Māori exhibition
New Plymouth council says it erred by not promoting the powerful Tai Moana Tai Tangata exhibition at its Govett Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre to general news media.
Man accused of Taranaki double murder named
The man accused of a double murder in Taranaki last month can now be named.
Tiny Taranaki dog classified as 'menace' by council
The owners of a tiny German spitz named Coco are appealing after the South Taranaki District Council classified it as a 'menace'. Audio
Govt to ease pathway for Māori wards within councils
The government is to introduce legislation to uphold council decisions to establish Māori wards, the Local Government minister says.
Minimal damage after Port Taranaki fire
Operations at Port Taranaki have resumed after a fire in a storage facility this morning.
Council hopeful of resolving pā tensions at coastal reserve
An historic pa site in Taranaki is one step closer to getting permanent protection from walkers and mountain bikers.
Rātana events underway in scaled-back celebrations
A church service is underway at the temple at Rātana Pā - as morehu make the annual pilgrimage just north of Whanganui for their founder, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana's, birthday.
But events look a… Audio
Man faces two murder charges over Hāwera deaths
A 21-year-old man is facing a double murder charge following the discovery of two bodies today.
Exhibition offers stark interpretation of colonisation
A new exhibition in New Plymouth offers a stark interpretation of the impact of colonisation on Maori. Subtitled - 'a cautionary tale about human endeavour in Aotearoa New Zealand' - it pulls no… Audio
Shock in Hawera after double homicide overnight
The mayor of South Taranaki, Phil Nixon, says he's shocked to hear the police have launched a homicide inquiry after two people were found dead in Hawera early this morning. Emergency services… Audio
Visitors to Taranaki Mounga urged to be prepared
With international travel thwarted by Covid-19, DOC expects many Kiwis will venture into public conservation land during the summer holidays.
New drilling a mockery of climate emergency declaration - watchdog
An energy watchdog says Todd Energy's plans to drill new onshore gas wells in Tikorangi, north of New Plymouth, makes a mockery of the government's declaration of a climate emergency.
Watchdog fears for ancient New Plymouth trees
The Friends of Pukekura Park say New Plymouth's Brooklands and Pukekura parks are paying a heavy price for their popularity and it is calling for boardwalks to protect ancient pukatea trees.
