New ZealandDig for victory! Kiwis turn to growing own food, becoming self-sufficientGarden centres and nurseries raided for plants and seeds.21 Mar 05:59 AM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Rain to stay away if high pressure system flexes musclesWeatherwatch.co.nz says the weekend's weather depends on what the high pressure does.10 Mar 09:28 PM
SportYarrow Stadium reveals high degrees of risk, investigation showsInvestigation into repairs and upgrades to the New Plymouth shows high levels of risk.19 Feb 02:23 AM
EmploymentHolden's biggest fan laments demise of iconic carmakerSteve Fabish is so obsessed with Holden he started a museum.18 Feb 08:10 PM
New ZealandWatch: Truckie spills cow effluent on animal rights protesterTruth behind what sparked a Kiwi vegan's furious rant in McDonald's can now be revealed.06 Feb 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumSportJimi Blinkhorne dominates again in roller hockeyHe has won the Australia Day Cup MVP for three years running.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelGetaways for grown-ups: Leave the kids at homeLeave the kids at home - post-school-holiday breaks for adults only25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman dies on Taranaki beach after being caught in ripLifeguards found the woman face down in the water after she was pulled out to sea.15 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandOne dead after water incident at Oakura BeachThey were pulled from the water this evening.13 Jan 09:53 AM
New ZealandThree children swept out to sea at Pātea beachA nearby swimmer saved two of the children.12 Jan 03:34 AM
CricketCaptain Jess Watkin keep Hinds hopes aliveHinds win one, lose one, Stags lose two, although one narrowly by two runs.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBest of 2019: McDonald's franchisee Darren Rowland: 'Ketchup in his veins'Darren and Jacinta Rowland put in some hard slog to own three McDonald's restaurants.24 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandLonely millionaire seeks mates: Responses flowing from around the worldResponses coming from around the world after multi-millionaire's request for friends.21 Dec 05:30 PM
New ZealandLonely millionaire seeks people to live with him in his 'NZ paradise'The lonely millionaire is looking for ten strangers to join him in his New Plymouth farm.20 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandFleeing driver crashes after allegedly speeding and driving while drunkThe man was seriously hurt after hitting a tree near New Plymouth.13 Dec 08:48 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Sunny end to spring, rain possible for cricketIt'll be a mostly fine day for many in New Zealand, but rain is around the corner.29 Nov 08:48 PM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after ute, car, cyclist crashCrash seriously injures one, moderately injures two others near New Plymouth.22 Nov 10:01 PM
New ZealandSummer's here! A rain-free weekend before downpours next weekMost of the northern and eastern coast of the North Island will enjoy a sunny weekend.15 Nov 06:26 PM
New ZealandTaranaki man jailed for teen Olivia Keightley-Trigg's death"Nothing is going to replace Olivia. No sentence was going to replace Olivia."12 Nov 05:48 AM
KahuBeyond White Guilt: Pākehā are the real problem for Māori, says former mayorPākehā are the problem when it comes to the alarming statistics for Māori.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA investigate after cat's 'miracle' survivalTwo of Zoe's kittens died as a result of the ordeal, the SPCA said.17 Oct 12:14 AM
SportBeauden Barrett's touching tribute to grandfatherA requiem mass will be held for Ted Barrett, 78, in New Plymouth this morning.15 Oct 06:06 PM
New Zealand$300 million upgrade for New Plymouth hospitalPart of the upgrade is a new emergency department and a rooftop helipad.12 Oct 11:30 PM
EntertainmentSix60 announce major summer tourSix60 have added a string of major Saturday shows to their summer timetable.10 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan changes plea, admits causing crash that killed teenOlivia Renee Keightley-Trigg, 18, was killed in the early hours of August 28, 2018.04 Oct 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelComment | Jetstar: So long, and thanks for all the cheap flightsWinston Aldworth says Jetstar's withdrawal from the regions will hit travellers' wallets25 Sep 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelTractor-loads of fun for kids in TaranakiFrom fantastic museums to the great outdoors, Taranaki has plenty to entertain children.21 Sep 08:01 PM
New ZealandPack a raincoat: More rain coming this afternoonShowers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.13 Sep 07:57 PM
New ZealandCyclist critically injured in crash with truck in New PlymouthThe accident happened about 11am, police said.13 Sep 12:35 AM
New ZealandNo break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the NorthThere is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.08 Sep 06:35 PM
New ZealandEarly thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day aheadA widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.07 Sep 07:20 PM
New Zealand60-tonne piece of fat blocks drain, toilet flush banNew Plymouth District Council is blaming a sewer pipe blockage on a 60-tonne piece of fat.06 Sep 11:03 PM
New Zealand$19m Mt Taranaki tramping upgrade gets green lightThe new trails are expected to bring in an extra 40,000 tourists to the area.04 Sep 02:00 AM
