New ZealandWeather warning: Heavy rain hits parts of North Island, slips in TaranakiSlips were reported in Taranaki and a Hamilton concert was reportedly forced to end early.28 Jan 07:15 AM
Crime'Unhinged' businessman raped wife next to sleeping childrenIt occurred amid the man's obsession with opposing the Government's Covid-19 mandates.24 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand60% of bypass budget spent without a kilometre finishedWaka Kotahi has spent $172 million on the 6km bypass Te Ara o Te Ata route.22 Jan 08:41 PM
Small BusinessCreative instinct: Retailer proud to shine a light on Māori designs'This is the highlight of this business.'21 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuMāori film festival in Taranaki for first timeThe film festival is been curated by Wairoa Māori Film Festival director Leo Koziol.20 Jan 09:59 PM
New Zealand'I was in a terrible place': From meth addiction to modellingTaranaki woman has become a social media star after charting her meth addiction recovery.20 Jan 09:00 PM
KahuGiant windmills blow hapū to UNHapū of Ngāruahine iwi are filing three claims against the installation of wind turbines.17 Jan 07:29 PM
New Zealand'He's crazy': Doctor whose competence questioned lashes outTeimur Youssefi made disrespectful comments about a former boss after concerns raised.17 Jan 02:07 AM
New ZealandHāwera student heading to USAShe is one of just 25 international students accepted into the prestigious university.16 Jan 09:01 PM
New Zealand'Breach of trust': Carer stole thousands from bedridden, tetraplegic clientHe stole the victim's bank details and used them to set up several online accounts.12 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan denies throwing fisherman off jetty, holding him underwater during assaultJoshua Zane Russell, 39, has been remanded into custody.11 Jan 03:40 AM
New Zealand400 ewes in 8 hours - can it be done?Mullooly needs to average over 48 sheep an hour from the start to break the record.08 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandHow is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El NiñoThe latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandGas leak closes Taranaki roads, cordons in placeCordons were later lifted on several streets intersecting Union St, including High St.05 Jan 09:46 PM
New ZealandDisc golf on the up in WhanganuiTop players will be in town next month to show locals the basics.05 Jan 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for CanterburyA Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.30 Dec 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Memo reveals crisis facing hospital ICUThe Herald has obtained a memo indicating the tertiary status of the ICU was at stake.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Extreme and gratuitous violence': Young league player suffered 'horrific' 20cm stab woundHe stabbed the teen in the stomach and then horizontally sliced the blade.21 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after two-vehicle crash in TaranakiThe fatal crash occurred around 1130am near Kapuni.21 Dec 02:00 AM
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
