CrimePolice seek witnesses after hitch-hiking sexual assault near PāteaThe incident happened on Sunday, January 9, on SH3 between Hāwera and Pātea.14 Jan 02:00 AM
BusinessLocal Focus: South Taranaki company taking menopause supplements to OzMenoMe is exporting menopause-symptom supplements to Australia.20 Dec 08:06 PM
New ZealandLive: 91 cases, protesters descend on Parliament, jabs for kids get green light from MedsafeFrom today health officials are changing the way daily Covid cases are reported.16 Dec 12:20 AM
New ZealandTaranaki outbreak: Majority of cases kids from local primary schoolFive locations of interest in Hāwera have been announced.15 Dec 12:50 AM
New ZealandLive: Covid cluster - 11 cases in one Taranaki school classThe district's mayor says there are 11 cases at one Eltham school.14 Dec 10:43 PM
New ZealandSouth Taranaki water restrictions 'likely' - council"We just need people to conserve, fix leaks, use water wisely and not be wasteful."02 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandMilk tanker collides with cows near PāteaThe road was closed for around an hour and a half.21 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVaccine mandates for council staff on the tableAll councils are undertaking a health and safety review before deciding on mandates.19 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers' trial: Jury begins manslaughter deliberationsThe jury was sent out to begin its deliberations about 1.40pm today.03 Jun 01:36 AM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers' trial: 'Systemic failures' result of inadequate training, lawyer saysThe public gallery in the High Court at New Plymouth is packed for a second day in a row.02 Jun 08:36 PM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers' trial: Accused, witnesses won't be calledSumming up in the trial over Allen Ball's death will begin on Wednesday.31 May 11:45 PM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers trial: Accused breaks down as interview played to juryOfficer A said staff were visibly upset after Allen Ball was pronounced dead.20 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers' trial: Victim unchecked in cell for 30 minutes, jury toldThe jury was shown more CCTV footage today.19 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandTaranaki police officer trial: Accused trio's experience detailedThe officers were part of the most high-performing section in South Taranaki.18 May 01:15 AM
New ZealandPolice manslaughter trial: Man in cell for two hours without medical helpThe trial began in the High Court at New Plymouth this morning.17 May 03:19 AM
PoliticsLocal Focus: MP Steph Lewis settled in new role'Embedding' is the key word for Steph Lewis. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Mar 04:46 PM
KahuSilver Fern Farms fined $337k over potentially lethal ammonia leakAmmonia leak potentially lethal to residents, staff and emergency services.24 Feb 06:58 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm 55yo father and 15yo son killed in Hāwera double homicidePolice found Stephen Frost and his son Regan Frost-Lawn dead on Monday morning.20 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandHāwera double homicide: Neighbour heard arguing in days before deathsPolice were called to the property where two bodies were found at about 2.30am on Monday.18 Jan 09:59 PM
New ZealandMurder charge after double homicide in Hāwera, TaranakiA person has been charged with two counts of murder in relation to a homicide in Taranaki.18 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandDouble homicide: Two people found dead in TaranakiA homicide investigation is underway in Taranaki after the deaths of two people.17 Jan 06:37 PM
New ZealandCocaine, MDMA and cash found in arrested man's crashed carPolice tracked down the man after he was involved in a crash on Sunday evening.29 Sep 06:01 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Coal or sustainable energy? Business or the environment? Whanganui candidates state their viewsWhanganui electorate candidates on energy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Aug 11:35 PM
New ZealandCops accused of manslaughter face new chargeThe officers now face another manslaughter charge in relation to the incident.26 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandSTA Travel insolvency: Anxious wait for would-be travellers, tens of thousands at stake'It was an extensive trip, we were doing things we didn't have time to do in the past.'24 Aug 07:51 AM
New ZealandNZ and the road ahead: Forgotten sufferers 'are really angry' about Covid spendingThe Road Ahead finds businesses and politicians working flat out - and a nation spending.19 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice charged with manslaughter appeal suppression decisionThe officers will continue to fight to keep their names secret.03 Aug 01:10 AM
New ZealandNew Conservative ad comparing candidate to Mandela 'beyond parody'Murray Chong is known for his race-based comments on the New Plymouth District Council.23 Jul 10:37 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Whanganui electorate explainedAn overview of the Whanganui electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch20 Jul 12:29 AM
New ZealandCops charged with manslaughter argue for suppressionThe three police officers accused of manslaughter don't yet know if they will be named.16 Jul 10:23 PM
New ZealandDeath in custody: Three police officers deny manslaughter chargeThree police officers have today pleaded not guilty over the death of a man in custody.25 Jun 10:45 PM
New ZealandMan in critical condition after being hit by police car in TaranakiThe man reportedly ran into the path of the patrol car while it was attending a callout.12 Jun 08:28 PM
New ZealandPolice manslaughter charges: Taranaki man's family ready for long battleFamily say they have been fighting for justice since their loved one died.03 Jun 08:13 PM
New ZealandDeath in custody: Cops in court first ever to face on-duty manslaughter chargeHawera cops the first ever to be charged with manslaughter after on duty death of civilian03 Jun 03:21 AM
