KahuShane Jones’ ‘pixie-like’ hapū comment labelled arrogant by iwiNgāti Ruanui taiao spokesperson Graham Young said the comments were derogatory.20 Dec 06:06 PM
New ZealandSalesman who stole $360k fails home detention, sent to jailThe farm equipment dealer applied to have his sentence reviewed. Now he's in jail.20 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandBush sting: DOC rangers set up hidden camera after native bush cut downRangers are asking for help identifying a man caught peeking at the cameras.14 Dec 11:43 PM
New ZealandLocal band Fin Rah Zel set to perform at Womad NZThe call inviting the band to perform was unexpected but welcomed says singer Brian Norton06 Dec 09:54 PM
CrimeMeth cook drove while high, killing two people and injuring threeNow, his victims have to wait four months to see him sentenced, outraging the prosecutor.06 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandRoad extension facing ‘frustrating’ delaysIn the meantime, it has allegedly "made a fine airstrip".06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTruck crash near PākarakaOne person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.05 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured in Taranaki crashPolice inquiries into the crash are ongoing.01 Dec 07:37 PM
CrimeHomeowner beaten by Nomads for not paying them 'rent' on property he ownedThe man did not know the gang members and had owned his home for five years.29 Nov 06:00 AM
CrimeTeen mobster involved in murder ordered to take himself to jailThe Court of Appeal has overturned Tana Ormsby-Turner's sentence of home detention.29 Nov 03:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'We've all got families, we want to live' - Dramatic sea rescueLife is a Cabaret for 'Infamous Richard' after adventurer’s latest brush with fate.28 Nov 10:46 PM
New ZealandCrowds flock for annual tattoo festivalOrganiser Brent Taylor says the festival gets bigger and better each year.28 Nov 05:00 AM
CrimeIntellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appealThe High Court found the judge failed to properly account for the man's impairments.28 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandDelays expected on multiple Waikato highwaysA significant number of lane closures will affect Waikato motorists leading into Christmas26 Nov 07:36 PM
New ZealandEverything that could go wrong if Maunga Taranaki eruptedThe biggest threat to health from an eruption will be from disruption to infrastructure.25 Nov 11:34 PM
CrimeMan on home detention approved to shop but steals clothes, cuts off ankle braceletHe was only three days into his home detention sentence when he cut off his bracelet.21 Nov 08:17 AM
New Zealand'Pieday Friday' for Waka Kotahi staff causing concern'Pieday Friday' is good for morale, says Waka Kotahi, but opponents dispute the cost.20 Nov 08:23 PM
KahuKīngi Tūheitia visits Parihaka Pā to strengthen tribal bondThe visit coincides with days celebrating the teachings of prophets.20 Nov 05:36 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora plans for state housing in New Plymouth is being criticisedThe housing provider plans to demolish 40 state houses across five suburbs.20 Nov 12:58 AM
KahuCoastal rāhui, 800 Trust win Taranaki Regional Council Environmental AwardsMahara Okeroa wins Taranaki environmental award.19 Nov 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIn darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay borderThis was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.19 Nov 12:10 AM
New ZealandTaranaki rivers all fail long-term water monitoring tests for E. coliThe results of individual water tests during the 2022-23 season are less grim.18 Nov 11:40 PM
New ZealandJurors weep as teen found guilty of murdering camper for his carThe teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.17 Nov 05:17 AM
CrimeVulnerable tenant suffered year of torment before fatal beating by flatmateHe ordered his victim around, sent him to his room without food, then murdered him.17 Nov 02:32 AM
InvestmentIs the $2m foreign buyer tax a gremlin in coalition talks?You, and hopeful foreign buyers, might be surprised what $2m gets you.16 Nov 03:47 AM
New ZealandTāngarākau campground murder: Forensic evidence alone proves teen killed camper, Crown claimsAdrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed while camping last year in remote Taranaki.15 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRenegades Muster: 843km on two wheels in two daysThe winner of the Renegades Muster race rode for more than 600km non-stop.14 Nov 11:00 PM
KahuMt Taranaki's car park and ski field to be connected by 110m-long suspension bridgeThe Government-funded project looks to be ready by April.14 Nov 05:46 PM
Crime'I'm not going down for this': Teen protests his arrest for murder of a camperAdrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed through his sleeping bag while camping.14 Nov 05:00 AM
CrimeJail term 'appropriate' for gang trio who bashed disabled man wearing redThe men, who took part in the attack inside a McDonald's, have failed in their appeal.11 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandSchool students warned about ‘sextortion’ messagesTeenagers have been approached online with demands for nude photographs.10 Nov 01:48 AM
New ZealandHow a trip to Kenya inspired a multimillion-dollar businessDan Radcliffe turned his lacklustre OE experience into a successful business.08 Nov 09:08 AM
Crime'Don't tell no one': Teen’s alleged confession about camper's murderA 17-year-old has been accused of murdering Adrian Humphreys at a remote campground.07 Nov 05:50 AM
CrimeJail would be an 'injustice' for Mongrel Mob member involved in murder, lawyer arguesTana Ormsby-Turner was sentenced to home detention but the Crown want him jailed.06 Nov 04:00 PM
