Ilona Hanne talks to author Rosetta Allan about her latest novel, Crazy Love.

Drama should be a compulsory subject for Year 11s and below

Several rest home residents have Swiss ancestry, making the visit particularly meaningful

The couple would love to find out more about the history of their new home

Thank Hāwera Repertory for the music, and the dancing, and this fantastic feel-good show.

A few lollies in the nappy bag are never a bad idea

One person was airlifted to hospital and three other vehicle occupants had minor injuries.

He's the unofficial mayor of Tarata, and now he's officially an MNZM.

Ray Wyatt was just going to see a friend when a car ran him over.

Police are currently in the process of formally identifying the person.

The play is too important to give up on, Chris Green says.

Opinion: A child playing with a toy gun isn't the problem here

There are three workshops in the series and participants can choose to do one, two or all.

A total of 23 submissions were received, many on the proposed targeted roading rate

The team at Maryann were in the pink on Friday

The first of a planned three-part memoir series by Jim Tucker has been published.

New Zealand sign language is essential, says the Waite family.

The Whanganui Youth MP teams want to hear from young people in their electorate

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In her new role, she will be working on collaborations with stakeholders.

Stratford mayor Neil Volzke says the sale is good news for the community.

After a break of over two years, cruise ships are setting sail for Port Taranaki once more

Footnote's Dry Spell will stay with you long after the final curtain falls

Why are we so happy to talk about the physical aspects but not about our mental wellbeing?

Youth Week celebrates our rangatahi

Murder - isn't it fabulous? Theatre is anything but a drag in Les Femmes' latest show.

The power of words hits the stage in July, with TAFT's first standalone writers' festival.

A reduction in speed is planned for Opunake Road

The teenager plans to earn his spot at space school by doing odd jobs to fundraise.

It was a show like no other, when Synthony performed at Taranaki's Bowl of Brooklands

A dawn service and parade took place in Stratford on Monday morning to mark Anzac day.

We don't know whodunnit yet, but we do know finding out who did will be fabulous

To cancel or not to cancel - is that the question?

When we remember our fallen heroes, we must not forget the horror of the wars they fought.

Review: The perfect mix of great actors, a brilliant play and thoughtful direction.

Jennifer has lots of photos of, and letters from, Norrie Moss but wants to find out more.

After eight decades in a range of ways, Marire is now

The club has been running since 1979.

The tower has been part of Stratford's skyline for over 40 years.

Review: It will thrill you, chill you and haunt you long after the final curtain

The king of smack down lines and the most talkative of Shakespeare's women

The exhibition runs until April 24

Seeing a deaf actor use his hands to eloquently express himself was inspiring

Pupils will study from home for the remainder of the school term.

The voucher campaign designed to help businesses during lockdown is back

Twirling poi or not, I will always be proudly watching from the wings.

A spate of vandalism is leaving ratepayers counting the cost in Stratford.

The poppies will be on display in the lead up to Anzac Day this year.

They were smuggled out of Afghanistan disguised as cushions.

Stratford's new pump track is proving a fun time for Stratford children.

You'll have noticed a slight change to our front page starting this week.

It's time to check your vaccination records

The proposed increase is slightly higher than the one in the Long-Term Plan.

A Ukrainian citizen living in Taranaki says everyone can do something to support Ukraine.

The infant is described as being in a stable condition

World Down Syndrome Day was marked on Monday this week.

None of the cases in hospital are in ICU

The war has changed, but the recipe hasn't.

It all comes down to percentages, whether we are bargain hunting or looking for equality

A range of displays will be on show on the weekend

The Missioner is a new position within the Archdeaconry of Waitotara

The Minister met with members of the Taranaki Multi-ethnic Council Executive Committee.

The focus is on continuity of service, says the CEO

The child speech and language development workshop is free, but registration is required.

Both of the town's high schools now have reported cases of the virus

Only one person remains in hospital with Covid-19 in Taranaki today.

Plans are already under way for next year's event

Three people, including one infant, remain in hospital with the virus

The 3 people are the first to be hospitalised in the region during the Omicron outbreak.

Quiet maggots! The role of the terrifying Miss Agatha Trunchball has been cast

A post on a hair salon's Facebook page says a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.

Known as Spud to many, he's clocked up an impressive 50 years in the job

He's the new GM, but he's not new to the company.

While the traditional Relay for Life event has changed, the fundraising target hasn't.

Mavis celebrated the milestone birthday with her family