Taranaki
Opponents fume over a 'zombie project' brought back to life
Trans-Tasman Resources wants to mine 50 million tonnes of sea bed a year for 30 years, and it's just been included on the fast-track projects list.
Person killed in Taranaki work-related incident
Emergency services were called to the property in Auroa, South Taranaki at 8.50am.
Is kaupapa Māori health the future for preserving doctors?
Another medical centre has fallen victim to the nationwide shortage of GPs, but a kaupapa Māori health service is invigorating another. Audio
Taranaki seabed mining protest: 'Not in our best interests'
Hundreds of people have marched in a hīkoi protesting ongoing proposed seabed mining plans off South Taranaki, despite three previous court cases against the plan. Audio
Fight for Pukekura Park's Super Smash reinstatement
The park was once described as among the best cricketing venues in the world, but has not been included as a Central Districts T20 home ground this year.
Unique $7m playground takes shape on coastline
A $7 million playground emerging on the New Plymouth coastline promises something for everyone - young or old. Video
Around the motu : Robin Martin in Taranaki
New Plymouth locals say the district council has botched the job of fixing a dangerous intersection in the city. Audio
Reversal of Taranaki oil and gas ban passes first reading
"New Zealand must look after itself before it cares for the planet", Resources Minister Shane Jones said, with the coalition arguing exploration will deliver energy security.
'Desperately unsafe': Council under fire over botched intersection
"The amount of near misses on this corner now is at least one a day. It's pretty dangerous," locals say. Audio
Controversial worm farm says court decision preventing 'strategic exit'
A controversial composting and Urutī if would
Four people hospitalised following Taranaki car crash off bridge into river
Two people are in a serious condition and another two are in a moderate condition.
Private property rights at 'core' of RMA replacements
They'll ditch rules that "invite every Tom, Dick, and Harry to vexatiously object to peaceful use and development", the government says.
Te Matatini: An economic boom expected for New Plymouth
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Te Matatini festival.
Canadian energy company eyes oil and gas in Taranaki
Officials from the company will be in the country next week to visit possible investment targets as well as talk to government officials.
Hundreds hit slopes for first - and perhaps last - day of Taranaki ski season
Hundreds of Taranaki snow sports enthusiasts lived up to their 'hardcore' reputation to enjoy the first - and perhaps last - day of the season at the Manganui Ski Area.
Rugby player banned for nine weeks after post-game punch
A Spotswood United player punched a Coastal Rugby player, who was taken by ambulance to Taranaki Base Hospital examined, then later discharged after the June incident.
Public reminded to have say on Taranaki fishing ban
It has been requested by Taranaki iwi and hapū over an area in western Taranaki.
Parihaka gets $6 million grant to modernise wastewater system
The Parihaka papakāinga, a village on ancestral Māori land, is located on the rural coast of Taranaki and is home to three marae and about 30 dwellings.
Taranaki's largest tertiary education provider proposing cuts to jobs and courses
The Tertiary Education Union says the Taranaki community will be horrified by the cuts.
