New ZealandStratford author looking for help to get book into schoolsSiubhan says the book contains a message that all New Zealand children should hear.01 Oct 11:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: Seymour supports guidance, longer debate on proposed Treaty referendumNational, Act's likely coalition partner, doesn't support having a referendum.28 Sep 06:21 AM
New ZealandSix more acts announced for Womad 2024The quartet is one of seven acts currently named in next year's lineup.27 Sep 02:56 AM
KahuSouth Taranaki council takes on local te reo stylesThe council is revamping its te reo Māori policy to embrace variations of the language.27 Sep 02:28 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour’s flying start in the west tempered by bad weather and empty shopsA wet and windy day in New Plymouth uncovered support for Act.26 Sep 05:42 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyDanish renewables developer shifts offshore focus to WaikatoThe developer is looking at the feasibility of offshore wind power generation in NZ.24 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuMāori health board head says National plan a huge step backTe Pahunga Davis says Taranaki's iwi-Māori health partnership board has barely got started22 Sep 01:00 AM
CrimeWhy gangsters jailed for McDonald’s attack want lower sentencesThe victim was mistakenly believed to be a member of a rival gang, the Mongrel Mob.20 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandFeather mystery stumps locals from Waikato to TaranakiA trail of feathers across Waikato has people scratching their heads for answers.20 Sep 02:00 AM
All BlacksFormer All Black Roy Roper dies weeks after his 100th birthdayFamily say they will always "value" former All Black who made it to 100 as a great father15 Sep 03:25 AM
CrimeWoman flung 7m through the air after being hit by drug-driverHe was 'yahooing' out his window before he drove through a red light and hit the woman.13 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyLoss of Contact’s Stratford peaker will affect electricity market - analystOne of Contact Energy's peakers will be out of action until 2025.13 Sep 01:47 AM
BusinessHouse sales finally get a spring in their stepNew house sales figures show where to grit your teeth — and where to get a bargain.13 Sep 01:06 AM
Crime'Poorly written': Woman forged will to net multimillion-dollar estateBut her efforts made a lawyer suspicious, so he called in an expert.12 Sep 10:06 PM
ReviewsIlona HanneReview: Woven Pathways shows the true art of musicTechnical precision combined with flair, passion and sheer talent in this performance.10 Sep 10:53 PM
New ZealandObituary: Peter Seymour DalzielPeter was an integral part of the Stratford community and will be greatly missed.09 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': Family's agony over mystery of teen who didn't wake upKaitlyn Baker had only complained of an earache. Now a Coroner is investigating.09 Sep 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Here comes Kiwi': Melbourne Cup winner's statue ready for unveilingThe unveiling is happening 40 years after the racehorse made history.07 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'I hurt mum': Woman who killed mother found to be insane at timeJudge hearing case expresses sympathy to family for 'terrible event'.06 Sep 05:00 AM
KahuTaranaki Maunga now a legal entity, Te Kāhui Tupua will effectively own itselfThe Crown had breached the Treaty of Waitangi in relation to Taranaki Maunga.02 Sep 08:44 PM
CrimeDying drink driver allowed to spend his final days in AustraliaThe man wanted a sentence that would allow him to move to Australia to be with his family.01 Sep 10:00 PM
RacingRacing: Prowess misses Australian trip with niggly injuryScratch on hock slow to mend29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaipipi Beach skull turns headsMystery surrounds the appearance of a skull carved into the sandstone cliffs.29 Aug 12:59 AM
New ZealandMt Taranaki could erupt with less warning than scientists thoughtSleeping stratovolcano Mt Taranaki could erupt with scant warning, new study suggests.27 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuTaranaki Maunga deal gets popular tickTaranaki’s eight iwi have voted overwhelmingly to approve the redress deal.26 Aug 06:12 AM
New ZealandDirt bike ‘nightmare’: Waitara police call for help over nuisance ridersPolice have called for community help to identify dirt bike riders buzzing the town.25 Aug 07:04 AM
CrimeFarm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughterJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.25 Aug 03:25 AM
Crime'Extremely angry': Woman incited grisly tanker track attack, Crown suggestsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.24 Aug 07:30 AM
CrimeMurder-accused sends 'love letter' to killer partner in prison, revealing 'no regrets'Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.23 Aug 05:36 AM
Crime'No, no': Murder victim still conscious when chained to car, accused claimsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and dragged to his death.22 Aug 08:20 AM
New Zealand'You fellas are mad': Farm boss turns up to tanker track attack, hears worker was dumped in pitThe victim was beaten, chained to a car and dragged along a tanker track.21 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCHow your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this seasonAn analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.21 Aug 05:33 AM
New ZealandLanes reduced across Auckland Harbour Bridge, country in for a wet and windy dayA strong wind watch is in place for Northland and Auckland.20 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuTrustees hopeful drillers will be kept off historical landsConcerns about the oil and gas industry included physical land disturbance, pollution.19 Aug 09:06 PM