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
KahuTactical talks mobilise tight field for Māori seatsThe race is on to win Māori seats in South Taranaki and other parts of Taranaki region.15 Aug 11:00 PM
PoliticsYouth MPs grill Government in the BeehiveNo question in Parliament over two days this week was asked by anyone older than 18.22 Jul 01:16 AM
EducationFrom shepherding to agricultural tutorWITT's new agricultural tutor has all the knowledge and hands-on experience for her role.01 Jun 01:21 AM
EducationCovid-19 Omicron outbreak: Taranaki high school shifts to online learningStratford High School students will be learning from home after an influx of Covid cases.24 May 03:51 AM
New Zealand'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to deathThe dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.20 May 04:43 AM
RugbyFinals hosting rights on the line in Taranaki club rugbyNPOB and Stratford/Eltham are early contenders to host Taranaki club finals day.17 May 03:36 AM
New ZealandRotorua man named as dead person at centre of homicide inquiryHomicide investigation launched after his body was discovered at a Tāngarākau campground.12 May 01:48 AM
