New ZealandWoman dragged, punched and had her head stomped on while being evicted over cats The woman was invited to stay with Sheryl Louden and took along her cats, causing tension.11 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandHead lifeguard in Christmas Day double rescueAn Ōpunakē surf lifeguard is credited with being part of two Christmas Day rescues. 26 Dec 01:55 AM
RacingHorse racing: Patterson party looms at Robbie’s home-track season finaleRobbie Patterson is hoping to end his best-ever season on a high.17 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'She showed a callous indifference': Young mother sobs as she is jailed for killing20 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumBanking and financeBank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trial21 Jun 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig read: Phil Nixon on why 'South Taranaki is the centre of the universe'Mayor Phil Nixon sees a bright future for South Taranaki.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChristmas holidays: Record numbers expected for North Island holiday parks"Because there's nowhere to go, we will get our usual Kiwis and we will get some extras."11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool lockdown after bat flaunted in altercation"The school was just put into lockdown as a precaution ..."19 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandPolice seek man in relation to a number of theftsPolice are seeking to locate 20-year-old Taiko Cribb, from Stratford.17 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandSchool shut half its students out of NCEAWithdraw of some students from NCEA put James Cook High School under statutory management.15 Aug 07:07 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder of missing manA man has been charged with the murder of missing Opunake man Aaron Roigard.16 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandHostage siege shooting 'justified'The fatal police shooting of a man who barricaded himself into a Taranaki hotel during a 13-hour hostage siege was justified, the police watchdog says.06 Aug 11:35 PM
TravelFour of the best... winter surf spotsDon't let the cold weather keep you from the royal waves.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandHostage taker killed by shot in headA man who was fatally shot after holding his ex-girlfriend hostage died from...18 Jul 11:27 PM
New ZealandBoy badly burned after explosionA 12-year-old boy suffered serious burns when a petrol container he was carrying burst into flames and then exploded. He's been flown by rescue helicopter to Waikato Hospital where his condition is described as...18 Jul 12:15 AM
New ZealandLocals baffled by woman's bond with hostage-takerPeople in the quiet seaside town of Opunake always wondered how a "lovely, kind and beautiful...17 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSiege gunman a repeat offenderThe man shot dead by police yesterday had just got out of jail for trying to cut the throat of the woman he held hostage.16 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandHostage drama gunman shot deadA man police shot dead after he took a woman hostage at gunpoint at a Taranaki Hotel overnight was released from jail last week. Police this afternoon named him as Anthony Ratahi, 46, from Stratford.16 Jul 03:54 AM
