ReviewsIlona HanneReview: Upu brings poetry to beautiful lifeUpu is a beautiful demonstration of the power of words.15 Oct 04:52 AM
New ZealandTouchwood brings locally made homeware to marketThe market has grown, and so has Adele and Pierce Devlin's business.15 Oct 02:43 AM
New ZealandFun, quirky and affordable items make the cut for Hummingbird DesignsNicole always has a range of affordable and child-friendly items available.15 Oct 01:37 AM
New ZealandPopular fete offers early start for Christmas shoppingA wide range of regular and new stalls will be there this year.15 Oct 12:28 AM
New Zealand111-year-old Whanganui home given awayWith the building gone, the property owner plans to subdivide the section in two.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew principal on the power of educationPower of education in teaching students they can achieve anything, says the familiar face.08 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandStratford author looking for help to get book into schoolsSiubhan says the book contains a message that all New Zealand children should hear.01 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandSix more acts announced for Womad 2024The quartet is one of seven acts currently named in next year's lineup.27 Sep 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyLoss of Contact’s Stratford peaker will affect electricity market - analystOne of Contact Energy's peakers will be out of action until 2025.13 Sep 01:47 AM
Crime'Poorly written': Woman forged will to net multimillion-dollar estateBut her efforts made a lawyer suspicious, so he called in an expert.12 Sep 10:06 PM
ReviewsIlona HanneReview: Woven Pathways shows the true art of musicTechnical precision combined with flair, passion and sheer talent in this performance.10 Sep 10:53 PM
New ZealandObituary: Peter Seymour DalzielPeter was an integral part of the Stratford community and will be greatly missed.09 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandStratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients announcedThe six recipients have all made a substantial positive difference to their community.18 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandOpinion: What's the future for our councils?Opinion: The Future of Local Government report is out, so what happens now?04 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A lot at stake': Whanganui MP Steph Lewis kicks off campaign“The candidates have changed, but my approach to campaigning hasn’t."02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandConstruction has begun on the two lane bridge projectMembers of Ngāti Ruanui and Ngāti Maru opened the ceremony on Tuesday morning.18 Jun 10:59 PM
RacingNew Zealand jockey gone to the trotsSenior jockey Darryl Bradley is course manager an Manawatū Raceway16 Jun 02:29 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Art, coffee and gin are the secrets to success for entrepreneurial coupleHoropito, kawakawaka, miro berries and stamens of pōhutukawa are fun to find and distil.12 Jun 09:53 PM
New ZealandOne dead in crash between ute and truck in StratfordOne of the drivers died at the scene, the other has moderate injuries.28 May 08:21 AM
New ZealandCar tries to ram police in chase that led to arrest of seven youthsTwo cars were involved in the chase, one tried to ram police as it attempted to flee23 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandTaranaki Electricity Trust trustee censured after code of conduct complaintLawyers were brought in by both the trust and the individual trustee involved.13 May 06:00 AM
EntertainmentStar of TVNZ's international drama reveals her run-in with 'Princess Diana'She stars in TVNZ's new show The Gone, but who is Acushla-Tara Kupe?10 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandBrenda Buchanan - A much-loved friend of manyBrenda was remembered as being someone who gave her all to everything and everyone.01 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandEid Mubarak - hundreds attend community Eid celebrationThe event was organised by the Pakistan Association of New Plymouth and was open to all.01 May 02:27 AM
CrimeMan found with record meth haul blames Bali bombings for drug offendingThe dealer was found with 443g of meth and $350,000.22 Apr 04:08 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large house fire in StratfordA spokesperson says fire crews were called out at about 8.30pm.04 Apr 09:39 AM
CrimeMan in court accused of shooting at police in lengthy armed stand-offThe 33-year-old was arrested after a lengthy impasse with police.04 Apr 12:20 AM
New ZealandStratford standoff: Man taken into custody after hours-long standoff with armed policeThe gunman shot at police a total of three times throughout the incident28 Mar 02:04 AM
New ZealandShots fired at police in armed standoff; schools, highway locked downThe Armed Offenders Squad are working to get a person of interest into custody.27 Mar 09:15 PM
New ZealandPlane crash reported in TaranakiThe crash happened on Flint Rd, near the Stratford Aerodrome and Taranaki Gliding Club.06 Feb 10:58 PM
Politics400 new or upgraded bus stops, 200km of cycleways in $350m nationwide transport packageCouncil representatives from across the country have welcomed the Government’s support.04 Dec 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe seven mayors who have already been elected unopposed - and their six-figure salariesIt's an all-consuming job, says Stratford Mayor Neil Volzke.06 Oct 05:56 PM
KahuMixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefulsJust over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.21 Sep 12:20 AM
KahuRestoring Ōhawe's rockpools and reefs using mātauranga MāoriThe goal of the project is also to learn more about Ōhawe with the help of local hapu.18 Aug 06:00 AM
