Police were called to the scene shortly after 2am.

Five new gardens will feature in this year’s Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival.

The Taranaki Electricity Trust awarded a grant of almost $97,000 towards the project.

OPINION: A reduction in the number of road cones is good news for many motorists.

The Stratford club last won the title in 1971 and Eltham in 1991.

The squad includes seasoned players, new signings and young talent.

Wayne Smith took the photos in the 1960s during a women's rugby game.

OPINION: Plenty to be postitive about in Stratford.

The 19-year-old World Vision youth ambassador taught 40 tricks to a group of dogs.

Pay boss says high performers shouldn't be penalised when others are dragging the chain.

Public feedback is currently being sought on plans for two new crossings.

The bill was described as being 'a double standard' and 'the very definition of racism'.

'Ratepayers are paying for the negligence of one company.' - Councillor Grant Boyde

'We walk in unity today' - Te Aorangi Dillon.

The theatre has special significance in New Zealand history as an early 'picture palace'.

Police respond to fracas after nearby car crash.

Taranaki high school students say more needs to be done to stop bullying.

A 100m-long bridge provides a safer route across the gorge to the Manganui ski area.

A profoundly deaf woman says deaf people face many barriers in finding employment

Shamika Hoeta has won the first beauty pageant she has entered.

'We are the voice of youth in our district,' Victoria Payne says.

New bridge on SH43 expected to be a safer traffic route.

She's already making plans for her 103rd birthday celebration.

The councillors present were asked to give their personal opinion on one of the topics.

It's a tradition that mayor Neil Volzke says is a highlight in his meeting calendar.

Kylee Lawrence said there's a village raising the five puppies.

Stratford's Travid Young came out on top against 12 other machine operators.

Monique Radford, who grew up in Stratford, now lives in Ashburton.

Three Stratford Hockey Club players have been selected for the hockey Masters' World Cup.

A rent increase of $20+ a week is back on the cards.