North Island's best sheepdogs vie to be top dog in Taranaki
Taranaki's top dogs will be competing for the top spot at the sheep dog trial champs.
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'Father Ted' upping sticks after tireless contribution
Brendan Gibbs is leaving Katikati after serving 24 years as the Anglican reverend.
Review: New Plymouth Rep's play is anything but elementary
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear involves plenty of genius.
Taranaki Maunga settlement takes next step
The Treaty of Waitangi settlement will be initialled on Friday.
Peyton Nelson heads to prestigious US basketball comp
Teen Ngāti Maniapoto wahine to represent Aotearoa in tournament.
Gisborne driver takes out champs on Stratford track
There were plenty of thrills at the North Island Superstock champs.
The Scratching Post pet of the week: Lap cat Jimmy is looking for a home
This ginger kitten is sure to steal your heart.
Te reo Māori word of the week - pirihimana
Increase your te reo Māori vocabulary by learning and using a new Māori word each week.
Stratford standoff: Man taken into custody after hours-long standoff with armed police
The gunman shot at police a total of three times throughout the incident
Shots fired at police in armed standoff; schools, highway locked down
The Armed Offenders Squad are working to get a person of interest into custody.
Stratford Art Society exhibition to surprise
The exhibition runs for the whole month of April.
Family band Harmonic Resonators coming to New Plymouth
The Harmonic Resonators will perform at New Plymouth's TSB Showplace.
From the mayor's desk: Councillors have rules to follow
Stratford District Mayor Neil Volzke talks about conflicts of interest.
Future farmers head to demonstration for learning experiences
Enviroschools and Dairy Trust Taranaki are working together to inspire future farmers.
International motocross rider brings talent to Taranaki event
British extreme enduro racer Graham Jarvis was at the event.
Arrest follows New Plymouth drive-by shooting
The woman will appear in court on Wednesday, March 29.
Kaponga Women's Institute members enjoy gardens and companionship
The Kaponga WI members remembered past members and enjoyed each other's companionship.
10 Questions with US-Kiwi singer Jennifer K Austin
Singer has new EP and national tour on the cards.
Hockey: Taranaki teen joins Junior Blacksticks roster
Jordan is looking forward to working towards selection for the Junior World Cup.
St Patrick’s School pupils wear odd socks to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
'Lots of socks is a celebration of everything that makes us different yet the same.'
Taranaki Diocesan School students prove the 'best ambassadors'
Potential future students and their families took the opportunity to ask lots of questions
The sound of science: Science Roadshow parks up at Inglewood High School
The roadshow stopped at Inglewood High to give students hands-on experience with science.
The sound of Ma’ulu’ulu fills Matapu hall
“Any opportunity to share dance and song with others is something we love.”
Taranaki sprinter Zoe Hobbs is a good sport
Parental sport is key to encouraging kids to stay active.
High school students take their ideas to Qatar
The two Te Paepae O Aotea students participated in a sustainability conference in Qatar.
Life membership for three Taranaki golfers
Three Taranaki Eagles were awarded life membership.
Garden festival in bloom this spring
Planning for the 2023 Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival is under way.
Time to make a stand: Nominations now open for TET elections
Nominations opened on Friday, March 24 and close at noon, Friday, April 21.
Birthday Corner: Happy birthday to you all
Happy birthday to all the tamariki across the region who are celebrating their birthday.
St Patrick's Kaponga pupils enjoy Womad workshop
Tamariki from St Patrick's Kaponga worked alongside dancers from Le Moana, led by founder Tupe Lualua, in a workshop. Video / Ilona Hanne
Beginner te reo Māori classes starting in Stratford
The free lessons aim to connect the community and teach basic te reo Māori.
Officers kept to the beat at Womad
Fifteen Taranaki police officers were working on site