Taranaki festival's standout: Garry Starr brings joy and absurdity

REVIEW: Garry Starr delivers absurdity and laughter, redefining clowning.

Councillor urges change: Treat disabled and elderly as equals

Councillor Sam Bennett calls for better accessibility in Taranaki, citing 'second-class' treatment.

Going with the flow: Q&A with Lucy Peach

'Periods are a resource', says Lucy Peach, who is challenging taboos.

From shy kid to master illusionist: Cosentino's magic journey

Catch Cosentino in NZ this Nov-Dec, blending stunning illusions with real-life stories.

Heavy heist: stolen front end loader used in Levin break-in

Loader found on Bruce Road; police seek info on Levin break-in and stolen equipment.

Womad Aotearoa reveals global line-up with 47Soul, The Beths, and more

Barack Obama's a known fan of one of the acts set to perform at Womad Aotearoa 2025.

Young Kiwi wakeboarder wins world title amid stormy conditions

Annabel Stevenson, 11, wins World Wake Association U14 girls title in Australia.

Time to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this Sunday

Change clocks this Sunday; remember to check smoke alarm batteries too!

From Levin to the Philippines: Kiwi team inspires with puppets and culture

Eight Christians to travel 8000km to the Philippines for SCOT Kids Hope's 15th anniversary

Womad Aotearoa 2025: First artists announced

The first artists to perform at next year's Womad include Queen Omega and Nitin Sawhney.

Review: Spotswood Academy of Performing Arts students hit the spot with pinktastic musical

Review: It's pink perfection on the stage at Spotswood Academy of Performing Arts.

Capturing resilience: Portraits of refugee students highlight their journeys

Exhibition in Levin features teenagers' stories in English and Spanish.

Review: Urinetown the Musical

OPINION: The show is weird, wacky and downright wonderful.

Stratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients honoured at ceremony

The awards began 34 years ago and just over 100 people have since received one.

Battle for Chunuk Bair remembered

Wreaths were placed at the Malone Gates in Stratford.

Loved 4 Life seeking Levin volunteers

Babies and their families are gifted a special quilt to remind them they are loved.

Taranaki teen headed to Italy for world ice swimming champs

She's a world record breaker and now she's off to Italy to represent NZ, and she's only 16

Councillors debate change to transfer station hours

An additional change was made to allow for rural residents and shift worker needs.

Stratford District Youth Citizen Awards: Ellie the 'unsung hero' who gets on with it

The 18-year-old has clocked up an impressive number of hours as a volunteer.

Stratford District Youth Citizen’s Awards 2024: Achim Hanne

The Taranaki teenager is equally commited to academics as he is air cadets.

Seven residents to receive Stratford Citizen Awards in 2024

'These are people who help make Stratford a great place to call home' - Mayor Neil Volzke.

Taranaki petrol station ram-raided

Police were called to the scene shortly after 2am.

Eid Mubarak: Hundreds attend community Eid celebration

Over 250 people enjoyed celebrating the festival together.

Person taken into custody at New Plymouth airport

A witness described the incident as 'frightening'.

Photo captures a women's rugby game back in the 1960s

Wayne Smith took the photos in the 1960s during a women's rugby game.

A fictional version of Ashhurst stars in Palmy author's books

A fictional town near Palmerston North is the location of a cosy mystery series.

Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham

Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.

Stratford councillors decide on crossing locations

The current crossing in front of the town's glockenspiel will be removed.

Pedestrian crossing in front of Stratford's glockenspiel to be removed

Public feedback is currently being sought on plans for two new crossings.

Government’s Maori Wards bill opposed by Stratford District Council

The bill was described as being 'a double standard' and 'the very definition of racism'.

'Bloody disgrace': Bridge damage angers councillors

'Ratepayers are paying for the negligence of one company.' - Councillor Grant Boyde

'We walk in unity': Large crowd turn out for Hāwera hīkoi

'We walk in unity today' - Te Aorangi Dillon.