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
KahuWarning over toxic chemicals on New Plymouth beachAn official feared children could die if they came into contact with the toxic chemicals.10 Apr 11:26 PM
New ZealandSchool holidays off to wet and windy start - thunderstorms and rain forecastIt may be time for parents to bring out board games for children.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic building as Easter holidaymakers head home, warnings of 'chaotic' weatherHoliday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.10 Apr 03:07 AM
New ZealandLightning, gales and downpours expected as thunderstorms brew in Tasman SeaForecaster warns that gales could be damaging.09 Apr 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZNorthland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.09 Apr 08:56 AM
KahuDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: It was a deliberate way of oppressing Māori and that racist legislationMāori can stay on the general roll or switch to the Māori role before July 1307 Apr 04:11 AM
Crime'Drunken jealousy': Woman jailed for torching partner's home has sentence quashedSuspicious her partner was cheating, she attacked the man and then set fire to his home.06 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Squatter': Notorious Black Power member fails in fight against eviction, againKevin Moore claims he is a descendant of the coastal land and has a right to live on it.05 Apr 10:20 PM
CrimeMan in court accused of shooting at police in lengthy armed stand-offThe 33-year-old was arrested after a lengthy impasse with police.04 Apr 12:20 AM
New ZealandCrown agrees to give up Taranaki MaungaThe park will be governed jointly by Ngā iwi o Taranaki and the Minister of Conservation,02 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Wet weekend for many – but how’s Easter looking?Heavy rain expected in some parts of NZ today.01 Apr 03:27 AM
Kahu‘No more Egmont’: Taranaki Maunga officially welcomed at Treaty settlementThe deal consigns the name Egmont to the history books.31 Mar 06:40 AM
Crime'Humiliating': Mongrel Mob member forced stranger into sex act in own homeThe victim suffers ongoing nightmares and fears for her safety.31 Mar 04:25 AM
New ZealandCharges laid in two-car fatal crashThe two-car crash near Motunui killed two and injured four others in November.30 Mar 11:03 PM
KahuTaranaki Maunga settlement takes next stepThe Treaty of Waitangi settlement will be initialled on Friday.28 Mar 09:41 PM
KahuTaranaki Trusts create affordable whānau housing planTwo Taranaki trusts look to help whānau into their own homes.28 Mar 08:10 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle house fire near WaverleyCrews from Waverley, Pātea and Hāwera responded to the blaze.28 Mar 12:26 AM
New ZealandCrowd goes mad for WomadMusic, dance, food, poetry, art - the best of it all was on show at Womad NZ 202320 Mar 07:58 PM
EntertainmentWomad review: 20 years of trying something newUpwards of 15k people attended each of the festival's three days.19 Mar 06:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaverley Primary School celebrates 150th anniversaryA parade put on to honour the school had people lining the towns main street.17 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWomad returns to New Plymouth on 20th anniversaryWomad returns to Brooklands Park in New Plymouth on Friday night.17 Mar 01:15 AM
KahuTaranaki Regional Council and iwi struggling to implement freshwater reformsThey fear future tension between them.14 Mar 07:25 PM
New ZealandWeather: Cold front to be followed by two cracker days midweekThe South Island is copping heavy rain and strong winds today.11 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandOn edge: Council refuses to fix land slip beside family homeMayor says concerns about 'setting a precedent' mean there will be no help.08 Mar 06:07 PM
New ZealandBeaten, chained and dragged by a car: Farmers jailed for 'savage' murder of colleagueThe men beat the father-of-three, chained him to a car, and dragged him 1km across gravel.06 Mar 03:14 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tensions boil-over with patched gangsters as Mob boss jailed for 'cold-hearted' murderThe patched gangsters shouted the Nazi cry Sieg Heil as the gang president left court.06 Mar 12:04 AM
New ZealandTensions boil-over with patched gangsters as Mob boss jailed for 'cold-hearted' murderThe patched gangsters shouted the Nazi cry Sieg Heil as the gang president left court.05 Mar 09:40 PM
OlympicsKiwi sprint star smashes records at national champsZoe Hobbs set a New Zealand and Oceania record - and it was only the heats.02 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandEsteemed Whanganui kapa haka groups finish competition on a highTe Reanga Mōrehu O Rātana won the choral section at Te Matatini.27 Feb 04:00 PM
