New Zealand18-year-old arrested for Palmerston North jewellery burglaryHe appeared in Masterton District Court and was remanded in custody to reappear on Friday.19 Oct 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: The 'summer switch' about to bring warm days to NZAfter a chilly start, the back-half of October marks a slide into summery temperatures.16 Oct 12:37 AM
CrimeHit-and-run: Driver flees after hitting boy, 5, on his scooter, sending him flyingFleeing was an impulsive move that has been attributed to the driver's autism.14 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Personal dispute': National MP quits role over battle with govt departmentThe MP and her family are involved in a 'personal dispute' with MPI.14 Oct 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Horrific tragedy': Widow gives birth after husband's alleged murderThe newborn baby boy is the spitting image of his father, who he will never meet.09 Oct 05:08 AM
TravelNew Plymouth for gardeners, outdoorsy types and family funWhy this Taranaki hotspot is perfect for a weekend getaway.08 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandMan crushed partner between car and wall during heated argumentInstead of helping her after crushing her, the man kicked the woman and told her to go.07 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You put so many damn holes in him': Grieving mum recounts son's 'execution-style death'The woman's son was fatally shot by his neighbour following a confrontation.04 Oct 05:04 PM
New ZealandConvicted baby killer back in court, risks another recall to prisonThe man is on lifetime parole for murdering his seven-week-old daughter.29 Sep 08:28 PM
CrimeRSA toilet attack: Man 'blindsided' with knock out punch while urinatingThe victim, who suffered a broken cheekbone in the attack, once dated the offender's ex.29 Sep 12:31 AM
New Zealand'Significant force' used in the arrest of high-priority violent offender was justified - IPCAThe offender, known as violent and a gang affiliate, was on the run for eight months.28 Sep 10:11 PM
KahuCoastal, rural communities need more say at council tableTwo South Taranaki Māori ward candidates want to provide the missing voice.27 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandSpate of ambulance crashes being investigatedSt John is investigating three crashes involving ambulance officers in the past six weeks.22 Sep 04:39 AM
NPCPoor positioning of lights caused shadows during rugbyThe council has apologised for Yarrow Stadium's dim lighting during Friday's NPC game.21 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandAmbulance crashes on 'problem' intersection in New PlymouthIt appears a car and ambulance crashed, the second crash with an ambulance in two weeks.21 Sep 02:33 AM
KahuMixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefulsJust over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.21 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandFamily makes last-minute dash to see dying Nan, gets stuck in dangerous slipThe Taranaki whanau say they are lucky to be alive.20 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandCourt orders teen to be vaccinated against Covid despite mother's protestsThe girl, who is under the care of Oranga Tamariki, has severe disabilities.20 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandBig slip blocks state highway in Taranaki, cars believed trappedThe six-metre wide, 20-metre-deep slip is blocking SH3 in Urenui in both directions.19 Sep 11:31 AM
KahuWatch: The battle of the mountains - the love story that shaped our landsThe story of a clan of mountain lords who went to war to win the heart of Pihanga.15 Sep 11:30 PM
KahuReo Māori stalwart Hana Te Hemara immortalised in five-storey mural looking to Taranaki maungaHana Te Hemara mural unveiling in Taranaki, created by artist Graham Hoete, aka Mr G.15 Sep 02:32 AM
KahuSouth Taranaki hapū call for extended kaimoana banMost hapū of Ngāruahine will this week request an official ban along their coastline.13 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously hurt in gang attack at Taranaki McDonald'sPolice are appealing for information to start a formal investigation.13 Sep 02:39 AM
New Zealand'You just hit a cop': Teen appeals jail term for attack on off-duty officerAs the off-duty cop lay injured on the ground, his attackers congratulated each other.13 Sep 12:26 AM
TravelPrivate plane: Surprise VIP treatment for stranded Air NZ passengersTwo passengers shared their story of how they landed unexpected VIP treatment.12 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandCar crash kills two on SH3 in TaranakiSH3 is closed near the intersection with Old Mountain Rd due to the crash.09 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandWaka Kotahi to resume Mt Messenger Bypass work following protest removalPolice made two arrests as they removed the protesters.08 Sep 04:43 AM
New Zealand'It is what it is': Burglar caught crawling out of jewellery store with $11k in goodsThe thief said he was "trying to keep up with boys up North".08 Sep 04:25 AM
New ZealandTwo arrested as police remove Mt Messenger occupiersThe protesters were last week issued a trespass notice.08 Sep 04:09 AM
New ZealandPolice close SH3 at Mt Messenger as protesters remainThe group remain onsite despite being issued a trespass notice last week.07 Sep 11:52 PM
New Zealand'You're a monster': Elderly man jailed for sex crimes against a father and sonFirst he preyed on the man. Six years later he targeted the man's son.07 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'We're back here again': 71-year-old clocks his 100th jail termHe drove drunk twice in two days and then again months later. But that's only the latest.29 Aug 06:06 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Man accused of torching Mt Taranaki hut locked up for two years without trialOne of the most popular backcountry huts on Mt Taranaki was burned to the ground.26 Aug 05:08 AM
New ZealandEmotional outburst follows not guilty pleas in murder caseEmotions ran high for the grieving whānau in one of two murder cases heard.25 Aug 11:04 PM
