New ZealandStratford’s 'Grand Old Lady' claims her heritage crownThe theatre has special significance in New Zealand history as an early 'picture palace'.26 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Barking', yelling after gang fight near school rugby gamePolice respond to fracas after nearby car crash.25 May 01:49 AM
New ZealandStudents' verdict on cellphone banTaranaki high school students say more needs to be done to stop bullying.19 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandCarpark and ski field now connectedA 100m-long bridge provides a safer route across the gorge to the Manganui ski area.14 May 12:10 AM
New ZealandIwi leaders meet with ministers over oil and gas exploration'We need to make sure our rights and interests are protected.'09 May 12:04 AM
ReviewsIlona HanneReview: A colourful show that is packed with talentIf you suffer from FOMO when it comes to theatre shows, don't read this review.06 May 08:53 PM
New ZealandGive us a chance: Employers urged to consider deaf applicantsA profoundly deaf woman says deaf people face many barriers in finding employment04 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandCrowned: Taranaki teen has beauty in the bag with pageant winShamika Hoeta has won the first beauty pageant she has entered.04 May 12:01 AM
New ZealandStratford youth push for retention of youth voice in Whanganui'We are the voice of youth in our district,' Victoria Payne says.03 May 02:33 AM
New ZealandNew bridge on SH43 officially openedNew bridge on SH43 expected to be a safer traffic route.01 May 02:18 AM
New ZealandTaranaki hardcore: Audrey Cooper turns 102She's already making plans for her 103rd birthday celebration.27 Apr 02:05 AM
New ZealandCouncillors put on spot at marae over Māori ward debateThe councillors present were asked to give their personal opinion on one of the topics.25 Apr 05:42 AM
New Zealand120km round trip for Stratford's mayor and councillorsIt's a tradition that mayor Neil Volzke says is a highlight in his meeting calendar.22 Apr 12:09 AM
New Zealand'Beautiful community' supports puppy rescue missionKylee Lawrence said there's a village raising the five puppies.21 Apr 02:02 AM
New ZealandTaranaki loader driver wins national champsStratford's Travid Young came out on top against 12 other machine operators.15 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Stratford student wins big at industry awardsMonique Radford, who grew up in Stratford, now lives in Ashburton.03 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandStratford hockey players to play on world stageThree Stratford Hockey Club players have been selected for the hockey Masters' World Cup.29 Mar 06:21 AM
New ZealandCouncillors remain set on increasing pensioner unit rentA rent increase of $20+ a week is back on the cards.16 Mar 05:48 AM
New ZealandEverything was awesome at the Eltham BrickshowCrowds flocked to the show, which featured amazing builds, including a very famous droid.10 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandResidents say rent increase will price them out of their homesDental and medical appointments are being put off while tenants wait on a decision.02 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandOfficer justified in shooting at man in lengthy siege that shut down schools, highwayThe armed man allegedly shot at police before the 14-hour stand-off.28 Feb 10:47 PM
New ZealandInternational world day of prayer gives Palestinian women chance to be heardRev Kim Wright is pleased this year's service has been designed by Palestinian women.28 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandRawhitiroa Memorial Pool stars in new bookHarry Wood loved swimming, and often mentioned going swimming in letters to his family.22 Feb 06:19 AM
New ZealandFranz is taking recovery one step at a time - all along SH1Franz Oliver Lindsay hopes to raise awareness of the perils of addictions.17 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandCouncillors consider ownership of Stratford's castleStratford on Stage has been operating out of The Castle for over three decades.04 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: School attendance mattersOPINION: Turning up is the key to a successful school year03 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was in a terrible place': From meth addiction to modellingTaranaki woman has become a social media star after charting her meth addiction recovery.20 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandLockett third at New Zealand Stockcar ChampionshipNineteen Whanganui cars entered the championship.15 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandStratford mayor plays Santa for a dayA number of Stratford families received an early Christmas gift this year.23 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew hospital wing for Taranaki's Maryann Residential Care HomeThe extension to the Taranaki rest home has 18 bedrooms.22 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandPopular Stratford High teacher retires after 53 yearsRaewyn Lightoller loved the Stratford school so much that she never really left.18 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandStratford Christmas lights trail brightens up festive seasonStratford the most festive town in the region, says light trail organiser Kylee Lawrence.13 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandCrowds flock for annual tattoo festivalOrganiser Brent Taylor says the festival gets bigger and better each year.28 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandSearch begins for delicious creationsAfter the success of an Eltham-based pop-up, a similar pop-up will be at Womad next year.17 Oct 05:00 PM
