Latest from Taranaki

Man missing after boat capsizes

Searchers scour the water for a man is missing off the Taranaki coast after a small boat capsized this morning.

Search for groups worthy of $5000

Do you know of a community group or school in need of a helping hand? Perhaps there is a local cause close to your heart currently

Helping the disabled to ride

Central Taranaki Riding for the Disabled operates from two acres of leased land at the Pioneer Village. We currently have three horses

Bill is amalgamation by stealth

"Call it what you like, it is amalgamation by stealth." Mayor for Stratford District, Neil Volzke says the Local Government Amendment

Wild weather batters the country

Torrential rain had flooded a section of a Wellington highway and more severe weather is expected to come this afternoon.

Motorist let off fine for mini parking spot

Taranaki drivers tackling the dreaded parallel park could be forgiven for thinking some spaces in New Plymouth are impossible to get into.

Americarna set to visit

Team wins third top shop award

Visitors to Taranaki may have bought measles with them

French climber spoke of love of NZ

The Frenchman who died while climbing Mt Taranaki has been described as a "gentle giant".

Manslaughter accused mother breaks down

A jury has heard how a Taranaki mother accused of smothering her baby could have had a blood alcohol level three times the legal driving limit.

Waiting for work to start

Climber killed in Mt Taranaki fall named

The man who died after falling while climbing Mt Taranaki was a French national.

Nightmare recycling find

An EnviroWaste worker is undergoing testing for HIV after being stabbed through protective gloves by a used needle while pulling items off a conveyor belt.

Opinion: We can do better Stratford

Baby died under sleeping mum

A Taranaki woman fell asleep after drinking and taking prescription drugs, before smothering her 6-week-old baby girl to death, a court has heard.

Services to philanthropy, rugby and the community lead to award

Stratford accountant Roy Lithgow is named as one of the 48 recipients of a Queen's Service Medal in the Queen's 90th Birthday Honours List 2016 released today.

Suspected stabbing in Taranaki

A 50-year-old Taranaki man is in a critical condition after a suspected stabbing.