New ZealandWoman charged in relation to stolen car with baby inside appears in courtThe baby was left on the roadside by the alleged thieves.15 May 02:26 AM
New ZealandStriking new suspension bridge likely to become a destinationBridge in national park built to last a century, survive a one-in-250-year landslide.14 May 10:25 PM
New ZealandEnvironment court rules in favour of NZTANo regrets: The farmer says he stood by his decision to battle for the Mangapēpeke Valley.14 May 08:48 PM
New ZealandFather of woman whose car was stolen with baby inside details traumatic incidentThe mother chased after the offender and found her abandoned baby on the roadside.14 May 06:16 AM
New ZealandHarlem Globetrotters bring trick shots to TaranakiNew Plymouth Boys' High School had two special international sports players visit.14 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandCarpark and ski field now connectedA 100m-long bridge provides a safer route across the gorge to the Manganui ski area.14 May 12:10 AM
New ZealandTe Paepae o Aotea student becomes firefighterKieran Taylor says it's important to give back to the community that's supported him.13 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Shocking moment man who stole car with baby inside dumps infant on roadsideA spokesman said the car had been 'driven all over Taranaki in the weekend'.13 May 04:44 AM
New Zealand'Do not approach': Police appeal for sightings of wanted manPolice ask the public to phone 111 if they see 33-year-old Quaid Clements.13 May 12:34 AM
New Zealand'A poor show all-around': Drink-driver caught after hitting off-duty cop's carMatters then got worse when the driver tried to punch the officer in the face.11 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandGang member admits firing gun at rival in incident that shutdown Wellington HospitalTensions between the Black Power and Mongrel Mob members began earlier at a motel.09 May 03:22 AM
New ZealandIwi leaders meet with ministers over oil and gas exploration'We need to make sure our rights and interests are protected.'09 May 12:04 AM
New ZealandCheating suspicions fuel frenzied scissors attack on sleeping partnerShe later phoned him from prison to coax him into telling police he lied about the attack.07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandGang boss 'slighted' over stealing claim leads brutal bashingThe victim was on his couch when three gang members walked into his home and attacked him.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGive us a chance: Employers urged to consider deaf applicantsA profoundly deaf woman says deaf people face many barriers in finding employment04 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandCrowned: Taranaki teen has beauty in the bag with pageant winShamika Hoeta has won the first beauty pageant she has entered.04 May 12:01 AM
New ZealandFarmer says road plan will return area to the 'Middle Ages'Sheep and beef farmer Jared Coogan is worried school children will be put at risk.02 May 11:42 PM
SportArm wrestler's journey from stroke, to heartbreak and on to champion statusAshley Hoeta-Williamson's story is motion picture worthy.01 May 07:01 AM
New ZealandNew bridge on SH43 officially openedNew bridge on SH43 expected to be a safer traffic route.01 May 02:18 AM
New ZealandHail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZFlooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.01 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes central NZNearly 13,000 people report feeling the shake.30 Apr 07:37 AM
New ZealandTaranaki hardcore: Audrey Cooper turns 102She's already making plans for her 103rd birthday celebration.27 Apr 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Quick jolt followed by a bit of a rumble': Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits central NZMore than 2900 people report feeling shake which Geonet says struck at a depth of 70km.26 Apr 09:48 AM
New ZealandCouncillors put on spot at marae over Māori ward debateThe councillors present were asked to give their personal opinion on one of the topics.25 Apr 05:42 AM
New ZealandPolice name 26-year-old killed in Taranaki, man arrestedA 46-year-old man from Hāwera has been arrested in relation to the death.24 Apr 05:40 AM
New ZealandSH3 works see partial daytime closures, delays of up to 20 minutesThree days of partial closures are planned for Awakino Gorge, Waitomo.23 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after Hāwera deathPolice were called to a disorder at 10:17pm.22 Apr 07:42 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful community' supports puppy rescue missionKylee Lawrence said there's a village raising the five puppies.21 Apr 02:02 AM
New ZealandBlack Power veteran illegally 'squatting' on coastal land eyes another round in eviction fightKevin Moore claims he is tangata whenua and refuses to move from the beachside property.18 Apr 08:00 AM
CricketFirst-class cricket could be pulling up stumps at world-famous venue$16.3 million is needed to replace the earthquake-prone pavilion.18 Apr 02:01 AM
New ZealandEmotional, explosive scenes as whānau face killer meth driverJacob Greacen was on meth, fatigued and speeding when he crashed into a car, killing two.17 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandCon woman who killed elderly widower with steam iron shows 'worrying' behaviourJulianna Nuku's 'entitled and demanding' ways have the Parole Board concerned.13 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandTaranaki Maunga bill passes first readingThe bill proposes recognising the maunga as a legal person.10 Apr 11:36 PM
New ZealandChiefs player Tupou Vaa’i clock up 50th game for clubHead coach Clayton McMillan has named his line-up for the match against the Hurricanes.10 Apr 09:00 PM