New ZealandKāinga Ora plans for state housing in New Plymouth is being criticisedThe housing provider plans to demolish 40 state houses across five suburbs.20 Nov 12:58 AM
KahuCoastal rāhui, 800 Trust win Taranaki Regional Council Environmental AwardsMahara Okeroa wins Taranaki environmental award.19 Nov 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIn darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay borderThis was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.19 Nov 12:10 AM
New ZealandTaranaki rivers all fail long-term water monitoring tests for E. coliThe results of individual water tests during the 2022-23 season are less grim.18 Nov 11:40 PM
New ZealandJurors weep as teen found guilty of murdering camper for his carThe teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.17 Nov 05:17 AM
CrimeVulnerable tenant suffered year of torment before fatal beating by flatmateHe ordered his victim around, sent him to his room without food, then murdered him.17 Nov 02:32 AM
InvestmentIs the $2m foreign buyer tax a gremlin in coalition talks?You, and hopeful foreign buyers, might be surprised what $2m gets you.16 Nov 03:47 AM
New ZealandTāngarākau campground murder: Forensic evidence alone proves teen killed camper, Crown claimsAdrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed while camping last year in remote Taranaki.15 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRenegades Muster: 843km on two wheels in two daysThe winner of the Renegades Muster race rode for more than 600km non-stop.14 Nov 11:00 PM
KahuMt Taranaki's car park and ski field to be connected by 110m-long suspension bridgeThe Government-funded project looks to be ready by April.14 Nov 05:46 PM
Crime'I'm not going down for this': Teen protests his arrest for murder of a camperAdrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed through his sleeping bag while camping.14 Nov 05:00 AM
CrimeJail term 'appropriate' for gang trio who bashed disabled man wearing redThe men, who took part in the attack inside a McDonald's, have failed in their appeal.11 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandSchool students warned about ‘sextortion’ messagesTeenagers have been approached online with demands for nude photographs.10 Nov 01:48 AM
New ZealandHow a trip to Kenya inspired a multimillion-dollar businessDan Radcliffe turned his lacklustre OE experience into a successful business.08 Nov 09:08 AM
Crime'Don't tell no one': Teen’s alleged confession about camper's murderA 17-year-old has been accused of murdering Adrian Humphreys at a remote campground.07 Nov 05:50 AM
CrimeJail would be an 'injustice' for Mongrel Mob member involved in murder, lawyer arguesTana Ormsby-Turner was sentenced to home detention but the Crown want him jailed.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ energy likely to change under National-led governmentThe energy sector is poised for a reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I felt sick': Youth worker finds body of camper allegedly murdered by teenAdrian Humphreys was stabbed five times while staying at a remote Taranaki campground.02 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandNew measles case detected in Taranaki - 13th this yearA person who recently returned from abroad is a confirmed case, after recent outbreaks.02 Nov 04:51 AM
Crime'It's a horror story': Teen allegedly murdered man while on camp for at-risk youthHe allegedly stabbed the camper five times while trying to steal his car keys.01 Nov 05:30 AM
Crime'High-pitched scream' rang out after teen allegedly stabbed camper, 57, to death for carAdrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed while camping at the remote site.31 Oct 05:00 AM
KahuDebbie Ngarewa-Packer says Māori voters had a 'negative experience'Te Pāti Māori says voting was 'unpleasant' for some Māori, Electoral Commission disagrees.24 Oct 06:22 PM
New ZealandKiller driver's jail sentence quashed due to injuries she suffered in crash she causedShe was driving drunk when she caused a crash that killed a young woman.24 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeTeen in cell next to his father's 'stalled within the prison system'He's been waiting more than a year for treatment. And he's not alone.20 Oct 11:00 PM
Crime'I have a lot of hate towards them': A widow's life after murderJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and dragged to his death.20 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'She showed a callous indifference': Young mother sobs as she is jailed for killingShe was involved in the death of Jacob Ramsay, who was beaten, chained and dragged.20 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandBarbara Kuriger: Start with the basicsFix social structures and the rest will come right, says Barbara Kuriger.18 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandSearch begins for delicious creationsAfter the success of an Eltham-based pop-up, a similar pop-up will be at Womad next year.17 Oct 05:00 PM
Crime'I thought you were going to kill me': Man choked sex worker into unconsciousness'I was banged up and bruised up, and I had these panic attacks for about six weeks after'.17 Oct 07:46 AM
Kahu'Something to treasure': Te Matatini Mauri arrives at the Whanganui RiverIt will be taken to the people of Taranaki before the next Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga.16 Oct 09:56 PM
ReviewsIlona HanneReview: Upu brings poetry to beautiful lifeUpu is a beautiful demonstration of the power of words.15 Oct 04:52 AM
New ZealandTouchwood brings locally made homeware to marketThe market has grown, and so has Adele and Pierce Devlin's business.15 Oct 02:43 AM
New ZealandFun, quirky and affordable items make the cut for Hummingbird DesignsNicole always has a range of affordable and child-friendly items available.15 Oct 01:37 AM
New ZealandPopular fete offers early start for Christmas shoppingA wide range of regular and new stalls will be there this year.15 Oct 12:28 AM