New Zealand'Surreal, raw and tender': Murder-accused in court after death at accommodation complexWhatitiri Whakaruru, 26, died last month after being fatally stabbed in South Taranaki.16 May 11:45 PM
New ZealandMining firm slams ‘hostility’ of offshore wind sectorTrans-Tasman Resources hits back over wind farming and mining.16 May 09:45 PM
New ZealandSalvage yard cover $200 police bill sent to mum whose baby taken in stolen carThe incident happened last Friday in Waitara, Taranaki.16 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWanted man arrested, facing drugs and car theft chargesPolice made a public appeal to help locate Quaide Clements.16 May 03:36 AM
New ZealandSeabed mining ‘does not co-exist with offshore wind’, government toldSeabed mining and windfarming are two activities that could not operate simultaneously.16 May 12:41 AM
New ZealandMother of baby taken when her car was stolen handed $200 billHer car was stolen from Waitara, Taranaki, on Friday. Her baby was dumped on roadside.15 May 05:23 PM
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
