PoliticsAnti-seabed mining bill chance to stop destruction before it startsOpinion: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says no good will come from desecrating the moana.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain tracking to Bay of Plenty; Auckland remains in state of emergency after day of delugeThere's no reprieve for the top of the country with heavy rain forecast this afternoon.09 May 08:21 AM
CrimeRepeat drink-driver claims he was too scared to have blood taken after crashThe 53-year-old, who had six drink-driving convictions, crashed his motorcycle into a car.09 May 07:00 AM
BusinessBad news for beer-drinkers: CO2 costs ‘through the roof’ for local craft breweryGarage Project warns it may need to pass higher costs onto customers.09 May 05:38 AM
New ZealandAuckland State of Emergency declared amid widespread flooding; warning more rain to comeSevere thunderstorms bringing torrential rain for Auckland and Northland.09 May 02:52 AM
KahuSeabed mining inquiry causes controversyA select committee inquiry will investigate seabed mining regulations in NZ waters.07 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandEvacuations as heavy rain warnings continue into SaturdayHeavy rain could cause problems in Northland, Taranaki, Nelson, Tasman and Westland.05 May 10:31 AM
New ZealandCentral districts dodge expected heavy rainThe most rainfall recorded in the districts over 24 hours was 44.5mm north of Whanganui.05 May 03:46 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Taranaki water celebrates 20 yearsWhen the Bonithon Petroleum Company dug for oil, it found something completely different.03 May 03:40 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency preparing for 'significant' weather eventMetService issued warnings Northland to Fiordland, watches for Bay of Plenty & Tasman.03 May 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSalad days: Family business gives Waverley lettuce farm new lease on lifeThe farm had its first harvest this week, with 10,000-12,000 seeds being planted weekly.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew port required at Pātea for offshore windfarmThere is a proposed plan to build a one gigawatt windfarm off the coast of South Taranaki.02 May 02:31 AM
New ZealandTattoo marks win for Whanganui mountain bikerTo win the race he had to get through a randomised start, and mid-race challenges.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrenda Buchanan - A much-loved friend of manyBrenda was remembered as being someone who gave her all to everything and everyone.01 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandEid Mubarak - hundreds attend community Eid celebrationThe event was organised by the Pakistan Association of New Plymouth and was open to all.01 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandMāori appointments fill South Taranaki gapsThis term is the first time STDC has included Māori wards30 Apr 03:59 AM
TravelThe King is alive. And he's in HāweraVisit NZ’s Elvis Presley Museum for May Music Month.29 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst nightmare': Father fuelled by grief running four marathons in four weeksSimon Adams' motivation for hitting the roads is a heartbreaking one.29 Apr 12:00 AM
CrimeTeen who ram-raided a store and held-up a petrol station did it all for two Moro barsHe claimed he had 'just followed his friends' when committing the crimes.28 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuPush for Māori public art in New PlymouthThe council has suggested urgent changes to its Art in Public Places Strategy.25 Apr 02:32 AM
New ZealandPolice name tramper killed on Mt Taranaki by falling boulderPolice were called to report person was critically injured on mountain about 4pm Sunday.24 Apr 06:21 AM
New ZealandOne-in-a-million monster tsunami hit NZ in pastThe largest underwater landslide ever documented here may have produced a 70m tsunami.24 Apr 03:26 AM
New ZealandPerson dies on Mount Taranaki after being struck by boulderA person died while tramping on Mount Taranaki on Sunday.23 Apr 09:44 PM
CrimeMan found with record meth haul blames Bali bombings for drug offendingThe dealer was found with 443g of meth and $350,000.22 Apr 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower play: NZ wind energy gears up as investment buildsWhat's in the wind energy pipeline and who's behind the developments.20 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandNearly $450,000 of meth seized and two arrested after multiple New Plymouth raidsA 41-year-old man and a 39-year-old man are due to appear in New Plymouth District Court.20 Apr 03:41 AM
New ZealandCompanies appeal $270k fine for incident that left worker with brain injuryThe Taranaki-based agricultural business wants the fine reduced by $40,000.20 Apr 03:32 AM
New ZealandWeather: Flooding across Wellington as torrential rain soaks cityThe council is urging people to stay home where possible.18 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandPolice trio acquitted of manslaughter: Only one remains in the force, inquest droppedAllen Ball died in a cell in 2019. What followed were a number of investigative processes.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 3 closed after serious crash in TaranakiEmergency services rushed to the scene around 4.20pm.18 Apr 05:37 AM
New ZealandDoctor accused of peddling Covid misinformationDr Peter Canaday is before a tribunal on a charge of professional misconduct.17 Apr 03:39 AM
New ZealandFatal two-vehicle crash in Taranaki adds to nightmare Friday on roadsThere have been three serious crashes throughout the North Island on Friday.14 Apr 04:10 AM
PoliticsEmbattled National MP facing challenge in safe blue seatNational's candidate is set to be decided on April 20.14 Apr 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit countryThe stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.11 Apr 01:53 AM
