New ZealandLocal Focus: Taranaki paramedic on the trauma of saving livesMark Belchamber wrote a book to help him deal with the dark side of the job.28 Jul 08:23 PM
New ZealandHigh risk avalanche alerts issued for Tongariro, TaranakiMountain users beware - a level 4 (high risk) alert is in place for high alpine areas.28 Jul 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessAuckland Food Show debuts new flavours coming to Kiwi tablesThis year's Food Show kicked off today with a focus on New Zealand's small businesses.27 Jul 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Powerful' double water spouts hit TaranakiTwo water spouts have dazzled Taranaki locals.26 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandStratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients announcedThe six recipients have all made a substantial positive difference to their community.18 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: ‘Serious fire risk’ at hospital hostel that houses visiting doctorsUp to 50 visiting doctors and nurses could be sleeping in the building.14 Jul 11:20 PM
Crime'Celebrated': Teen gets Mongrel Mob patch following murderRei Marshall was stabbed and then repeatedly hit with a claw hammer.12 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandAppeal Court cuts time double murderer Nathan Frost must stay in jailThe Appeal Court has reduced the double murderer's non-parole period from 20 to 18 years.12 Jul 01:57 AM
New ZealandWaverley Fire Brigade member honoured for 25 years of serviceRaeone Wirihana first joined the brigade in 1995.09 Jul 05:00 PM
Travel17 Spots for unbelievable stargazing in NZStar trek across Aotearoa at these stunning stargazing locations.07 Jul 09:00 PM
Crime'Sophisticated setup': Cannabis-grower's operation for personal use benefited friends, tooHe said it was for his own medicinal purposes but distributed it among his friend group.05 Jul 11:10 PM
CrimePillow talk: Man beaten, bike stolen, for telling his partner about a gang's activitiesHe did mechanical repairs for the gang but was so fearful after the attack, he left town.05 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeConvicted killer back in jail after fleeing police from ambulance, beating partnerThe Black Power member was previously jailed for 11 years for his involvement in a murder.04 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandOpinion: What's the future for our councils?Opinion: The Future of Local Government report is out, so what happens now?04 Jul 06:00 AM
KahuHapū seeking Taranaki-Waikato border shiftThey say it would better align with Māori boundaries.03 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandWoman with sepsis dies after deadly infection unnoticedDespite tests indicating the woman had sepsis, it went untreated until it was too late.03 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandHarbour Bridge lanes reopened after closure due to high windsMuch of the North Island can expect heavy winds, after a weekend white-out in the south.03 Jul 12:28 AM
New ZealandCourtney Johnston on being Te Papa’s youngest ever CEO – ‘The job is hard, but I never feel lonely in it’'It’s a position of privilege – being able to study art history and make it a career.'02 Jul 09:00 PM
CrimeMentally ill man beaten, stabbed by Black Power in McDonald's for wearing redHe had no association with any gangs and was simply ordering his daily combo.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Disgraceful and repulsive': Man spat in officer's face then barricaded himself in a roomPolice had responded to a domestic matter and were trying to serve him with an order.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSection of SH3 near Inglewood closed after serious crashMotorists are advised to avoid the area.27 Jun 09:39 PM
New Zealand‘Shocking’ truck dashcam footage shows state of dangerous drivingDrivers ignore double yellow lines and even in one case park in the middle of road.26 Jun 09:42 AM
New ZealandInglewood student earns place at world champsAn Inglewood High School student is busy training for the World Junior Championships22 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleEmma Hislop on her latest book: 'The word Ruin can be an end, but can also have potential'Emma Hislop (Kāi Tahu) is a Taranaki-based writer.21 Jun 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Who watches the watchers?': Forestry company's failures revealed after worker's deathA probe into the death revealed the company's oversights, for which it has been fined.21 Jun 07:38 AM
New Zealand'Kids lived in fear': Mum's years-long abuse of children with cords, spoons and fistsThe children had black eyes and sores.16 Jun 06:43 AM
Crime'I was just so scared': Dairy owner fights to hide family from armed, masked robberThe offender chased her and tried to force his way into the room they were hiding in.15 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeSex worker repeatedly choked by man who was banned from hiring herThe man tricked his way into another booking with her.15 Jun 06:09 AM
CrimeBeer-guzzling burglar nabbed after leaving a bottle - and DNA - at the crime sceneHe took the beer from a fridge mid-heist and left the empty on the steps.14 Jun 06:19 AM
New ZealandAcclaimed Kiwi photographer dies, a week after King's Birthday honourRob Tucker's career was a highlights reel of life, people, events and tragedy.14 Jun 12:18 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Art, coffee and gin are the secrets to success for entrepreneurial coupleHoropito, kawakawaka, miro berries and stamens of pōhutukawa are fun to find and distil.12 Jun 09:53 PM
Crime'I'm not a monster': Tattooist sexually assaults clients, blames autismHe had preyed on his victims, taking advantage of his position as a tattooist - Judge.09 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandOffshore wind device for PāteaThe offshore wind technology can measure wind speeds, waves and currents.07 Jun 11:11 PM
New Zealand'It's very tragic': Mother's long fight for justice in fatal police-shooting case is over'She lost her beloved son and that’s what’s been behind it all,' - lawyer.07 Jun 03:44 AM
