Waitara
Almost million-dollar boost for Waitara marine park plans
A youth zone and water-play area at a revamped Otupaiia Marine Park in Waitara is one step closer after a $950,000 boost.
John Campbell: My journey to the history of us
Journalist John Campbell's latest podcast premieres on Labour Day on TVNZ. From Egmont to Taranaki "is a personal story of Pakeha me. Who didn't know what I didn't know, until I began discovering it."
…Waitara Wild Boar Hunt
The annual Waitara Wild Boar Hunt obviously deals with hunting and the death of animals and may be upsetting for some. Organised by the Waitara District Services & Citizens Club, the competition gives… Audio
Taranaki Hard, Crazy, Not Insane, DocPlay's summer season
Film and TV correspondent Tamar Munch looks at the local documentary series Taranaki Hard, which focuses on young people growing up in the small town of Waitara. She'll also look at Alex Gibney's… Audio
Murals transform the Taranaki town of Waitara
A community project is bringing vibrancy to some of the Northern Taranaki town's blank walls. Audio, Gallery
Farmers Making Burgers
Five hundred thousand beef patties are made for McDonalds each day in New Zealand. Country Life joins farmers on a tour to see how meat they provide ends up in burgers. Audio, Gallery
Farmers Making Burgers
Five hundred thousand beef patties are made for McDonalds each day in New Zealand. Country Life joins farmers on a tour to see how meat they provide ends up in burgers.
AudioWaitara land dispute: leaseholders upset by asking prices
The cost to Waitara leaseholders of settling one of New Zealand's longest running land disputes is becoming clearer - and many are not happy about it.
New hangi eatery an expression of love
The chef behind a first of its kind hangi eatery in Taranaki says she wants to help bring Māori kai into the culinary mainstream while giving something back to the community that raised her. Video, Audio
More Taranaki swimming spots closed because of bacteria
Three more popular Taranaki swimming spots have been issued with health warnings because of elevated E. coli bacteria levels.
What is the mystery, yellow substance bothering Waitara residents?
What has been leaving Waitara resident's cars and buildings covered in spots and splatters of a pale yellow and difficult to remove substance? Reporter Robin Martin headed to the North Taranaki… Video, Audio
Booming: 'People have discovered Waitara'
Often seen as New Plymouth's poorer cousin, Waitara is experiencing a property boom.
Going, going, gone: Waitara experiences property boom
The value of consents in Waitara has more than quadrupled over the last financial year to more than $20m and 82 new homes have been built in the town over the last two years. Video, Audio
Waitara residents urged to stay away from homes ahead of high tide
Residents of about 30 properties at East Beach in Waitara are being asked to stay away from their homes ahead of the high tide at about midnight. Robin Martin spoke to some of them. Video, Audio
Waitara residents face massive lease hikes
Taranaki property owners say they fear being forced out of their homes by a lease hike.
Waitara leaseholders fear being forced out of their homes
Leases in the Taranaki town have gone from an average of $400 annually to about $4700 - an increase of more than 1000 percent. Video, Audio
Large pohutakawa hedge cut down after myrtle rust found
A 50-metre long pohutukawa hedge in rural Waitara in Taranaki has been cut down after myrtle rust was found in it. The hedge is the first large stand of trees to be infected by the fungus. There are… Audio
Skipper pleads guilty over passenger drowning
A Taranaki skipper has admitted causing the death of a passenger on his boat.
Land dispute one step closer to resolution
The New Plymouth district council has voted unanimously in favour of a local bill giving Waitara leaseholders the right to buy their properties, and allowing the return of some land to Te Atiawa. Audio
Taranaki beach residents plead for seawall
Residents of a Taranaki beach settlement fear their homes will be swept into the sea unless something is done about storm surges and erosion. Video
