'A lot at stake': Whanganui MP Steph Lewis kicks off campaign
“The candidates have changed, but my approach to campaigning hasn’t."
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Construction has begun on the two lane bridge project
Members of Ngāti Ruanui and Ngāti Maru opened the ceremony on Tuesday morning.
New Zealand jockey gone to the trots
Senior jockey Darryl Bradley is course manager an Manawatū Raceway
Local Focus: Art, coffee and gin are the secrets to success for entrepreneurial couple
Horopito, kawakawaka, miro berries and stamens of pōhutukawa are fun to find and distil.
One dead in crash between ute and truck in Stratford
One of the drivers died at the scene, the other has moderate injuries.
Car tries to ram police in chase that led to arrest of seven youths
Two cars were involved in the chase, one tried to ram police as it attempted to flee
Taranaki Electricity Trust trustee censured after code of conduct complaint
Lawyers were brought in by both the trust and the individual trustee involved.
Star 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?
Brenda Buchanan - A much-loved friend of many
Brenda was remembered as being someone who gave her all to everything and everyone.
Eid Mubarak - hundreds attend community Eid celebration
The event was organised by the Pakistan Association of New Plymouth and was open to all.
Man found with record meth haul blames Bali bombings for drug offending
The dealer was found with 443g of meth and $350,000.
Firefighters battle large house fire in Stratford
A spokesperson says fire crews were called out at about 8.30pm.
Man in court accused of shooting at police in lengthy armed stand-off
The 33-year-old was arrested after a lengthy impasse with police.
Stratford standoff: Man taken into custody after hours-long standoff with armed police
The gunman shot at police a total of three times throughout the incident
Shots fired at police in armed standoff; schools, highway locked down
The Armed Offenders Squad are working to get a person of interest into custody.
Plane crash reported in Taranaki
The crash happened on Flint Rd, near the Stratford Aerodrome and Taranaki Gliding Club.
400 new or upgraded bus stops, 200km of cycleways in $350m nationwide transport package
Council representatives from across the country have welcomed the Government’s support.
The seven mayors who have already been elected unopposed - and their six-figure salaries
It's an all-consuming job, says Stratford Mayor Neil Volzke.
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
Restoring Ōhawe's rockpools and reefs using mātauranga Māori
The goal of the project is also to learn more about Ōhawe with the help of local hapu.
Tactical talks mobilise tight field for Māori seats
The race is on to win Māori seats in South Taranaki and other parts of Taranaki region.
Youth MPs grill Government in the Beehive
No question in Parliament over two days this week was asked by anyone older than 18.
From shepherding to agricultural tutor
WITT's new agricultural tutor has all the knowledge and hands-on experience for her role.
Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Taranaki high school shifts to online learning
Stratford High School students will be learning from home after an influx of Covid cases.
'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to death
The dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.
Finals hosting rights on the line in Taranaki club rugby
NPOB and Stratford/Eltham are early contenders to host Taranaki club finals day.
Rotorua man named as dead person at centre of homicide inquiry
Homicide investigation launched after his body was discovered at a Tāngarākau campground.
Rugby skills session gets Stratford youth prepared
Children from the district enjoyed some free rugby training from local premier clubs.
Avon School makes move to online learning for rest of term
Pupils will study from home for the remainder of the school term.
'Always lived life to 110%': Family, school mourn loss of former head girl
The 21-year-old died after a farm accident on Tuesday.
Live: Covid cluster - 11 cases in one Taranaki school class
The district's mayor says there are 11 cases at one Eltham school.
Waverley dairy farms scoop environmental awards
Two Waverley dairy farms are fencing and protecting biodiversity in their gullies.
'Unworkable regulations' focus of Groundswell protest
Protesters against farming regulations have again driven around Whanganui.
Taranaki success backs Māori Party Covid calls, say leaders
Local iwi have done 1000+ Covid tests since the virus was found in wastewater samples.