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
KahuCouncil calls for seabed mining banSouth Taranaki District Council says 'environmental vandalism' outweighs economic benefits07 Jun 02:20 AM
ConstructionLatest data suggests ‘possible floor approaching’ in plummeting house pricesNew reports from OneRoof, Corelogic and ANZ all suggest house prices may have bottomed out31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in crash between ute and truck in StratfordOne of the drivers died at the scene, the other has moderate injuries.28 May 08:21 AM
New ZealandNewly elected Rātana Church leader hits the road"Manuao is happiest when working and providing for his people."23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCar tries to ram police in chase that led to arrest of seven youthsTwo cars were involved in the chase, one tried to ram police as it attempted to flee23 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandWet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five monthsAuckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.22 May 04:27 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Meet the Taranaki DragonsTaranaki breast cancer survivors paddle on to the world stage.19 May 09:22 PM
New ZealandSpecialist vessel arrival to begin final phase of Tui oil field decommissioningThe Q7000 will plug and formally abandon wells across the Taranaki oil field.16 May 01:47 AM
New ZealandTaranaki Electricity Trust trustee censured after code of conduct complaintLawyers were brought in by both the trust and the individual trustee involved.13 May 06:00 AM
CrimeTeen to be sentenced in High Court for role in young dad's murderHe attacked the man with a claw hammer and helped dispose of evidence.12 May 03:00 AM
