'She had just turned 12': Victim sobs as offender avoids being tagged as child sex offender
Peter Currie claimed an indecent assault at a wedding dance 'happened accidentally'.
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Formal welcome for new top cop
Superintendent Dion Bennett is the new district commander for Central District.
Council building to be earthquake strengthened
Staff and services in Hāwera will have to relocate for up to six months.
‘Your kids saw this’: Ex-lifeguard jailed after brutal stomping on fellow diner’s head
The attacker, an ex-lifeguard of 19 years, then put him in the recovery position.
Landmark prosecution: Man suffered two brain bleeds during workplace accident
Grant Bowling was hit from behind by an agriculture vehicle and collected in its bucket.
'Shhh': Man drank 27 RTDs before sexually assaulting sleeping party guest
'You should not have touched me,' the woman has told her attacker.
Rain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekend
MetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.
Man accused of murdering young promising rugby league player appears in court
Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley, 17, died after an atercation in Taranaki.
Study aims to understand impact of wind turbines on marine mammals
Taranaki Offshore Partnership will deploy detection devices in the South Taranaki Bight.
Stratford votes to retain Māori ward
'Decision now puts the future of Māori wards in the hands of our community.'
Stratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients honoured at ceremony
The awards began 34 years ago and just over 100 people have since received one.
Woman’s 'meticulously' planned suicide could have been prevented - Coroner
She left notes around her house for those who would eventually find her.
'No one listened to me': Mums share stories of birth trauma to help others
Kiwi mums have shared their stories of birth trauma in a bid to raise awareness.
Migrant caught repeatedly masturbating in public blames being 'lonely and homesick'
He claimed to be massaging a 'sore testicle' before admitting to pleasuring himself.
Anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair
A wreath-laying ceremony took place in Stratford, Taranaki on August 8, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair. Video / Ilona Hanne
Police hunt for woman linked to Facebook scams and on the run
Police ask for the public's help finding Ashleigh Houston, believed to be in Manawatū.
'Bled through her clothing': Dad pulls pupil out of school over strict bathroom rules
The school is defending a 'no toilet during class' rule.
Ex-sports star threatens to share woman's nude pics
Woman repeatedly asked New Zealand representative to delete images.
'A nightmare': Heroic neighbour recounts efforts to save slain teen after Taranaki fight
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder over the incident.
From budget advice to Foodbank for Gloria Corkill
Gloria Corkill has clocked up nearly half a century of service for her community.
Promising young rugby league player killed after Taranaki altercation
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder over the incident.
Rugby mates covertly film threesome with woman, then shared it on Snapchat
One of the men plays representative rugby and argued a conviction may impact his career.
Woman calls police after mistaking ‘realistic’ sex doll for body on beach
'I sort of saw one of the cops nudge it with his foot', says stunned dogwalker.
Taranaki to Dubai: Kiwi reveals what life is like as an Emirates flight attendant
The young Kiwi shares the highs and lows of her massive move.
New freshwater rules opposed
Taranaki Regional Council is worried the new rules may backfire.
25yo charged with murder after teen dies in Taranaki
Police remain at address of altercation to conduct scene examination.
Tent erected outside garage, homicide probe launched after man dies from fight injury
Emergency services were called to the Waitara home after midnight.
Taranaki teen headed to Italy for world ice swimming champs
She's a world record breaker and now she's off to Italy to represent NZ, and she's only 16
Man accused of murdering his wife on Valentine’s Day unfit to stand trial
Levonne Kaye Wensor, 48, was found dead at her New Plymouth home in February 2022.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
New Zealand's best First XV rugby venues
What makes a good First XV rugby venue? We rank the best ones.
Woodburner fee leaves residents in the cold
South Taranaki District Council has almost tripled its woodburner consent fee.