New ZealandExplosions as New Plymouth house goes up in flamesEverybody inside the property at the time managed to get out safely.25 Feb 07:19 PM
New ZealandDetails emerge of extreme precautions taken to remove body from cargo shipThe man died at sea while on a cargo vessel travelling to New Plymouth.22 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandWoman found in Mōkau after being trapped in cave by high tideA woman has been found after a search in the North Island town of Mōkau.22 Feb 04:22 PM
New ZealandSecond manslaughter charge against Taranaki police officers dismissedThree police officers were charged over the death of a man at a Taranaki police station.19 Feb 05:26 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesConfessions of a property guru: Making millions and losing someMark Francis talks about property syndication with Augusta and the fallout from Covid-19.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRodney returns! Famous runaway cat finds next home after latest escapadeRodney had been on the run since last October.18 Feb 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyLiam Dann: 'Jaw-dropping' new data highlights housing challengeHousing costs were rising before the pandemic property boom and new forecasts aren't good.16 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandAnxious in Taranaki: Fears alert level 2 isn't enoughOpinion is divided over whether New Plymouth should be in Covid-19 alert level 3.15 Feb 05:53 PM
New Zealand'Nervous' Papatoetoe High students wait in long queues for testsAuthorities say no one will be turned away, but some were.15 Feb 06:26 AM
New ZealandCalls to Healthline quadrupleCalls to Healthline have quadrupled since news of the country moving up alert levels.15 Feb 04:18 AM
New Zealand'It's scary to see': New Plymouth locals on edge after positive Covid-19 visitNew Plymouth's MP said he was concerned about the news.14 Feb 04:21 PM
New ZealandLive: Auckland at level 3; rest of NZ at 2 - what you need to knowA sudden and dramatic change in NZ's alert levels after three positive cases.14 Feb 03:22 PM
New ZealandChild in hospital seriously injured after dog attack in TaranakiA child is in hospital after a serious dog attack in Taranaki.13 Feb 03:10 AM
KahuNZ history curriculum slammed as 'unbalanced'Draft curriculum proposes 'three big ideas' - all about Māori and colonisation.03 Feb 02:43 AM
EntertainmentKiwi acts help fill void left by Womad cancellationSix60, LAB and Synthony have each rocked a crammed Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth.01 Feb 10:38 PM
New ZealandHigh summer! Stellar week of sunshine on way for mostSplendid summer is here.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFonterra fault sends 170,000 litres of skim milk into oceanA similar fault occurred in 2008 when 110,000 litres were accidentally discharged.28 Jan 09:12 PM
New ZealandFeeding hungry kids: Forward one step, back one stepAbout 640 schools will start getting free school lunches, but 1300 have lost free milk.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.24 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelNZ's Best Beach: Ōakura, Taranaki; Wainui, Gisborne; St Clair, OtagoNZ's best beach finalists: Today we profile the Travel team's three "wildcards".22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice confirm 55yo father and 15yo son killed in Hāwera double homicidePolice found Stephen Frost and his son Regan Frost-Lawn dead on Monday morning.20 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandHāwera double homicide: Neighbour heard arguing in days before deathsPolice were called to the property where two bodies were found at about 2.30am on Monday.18 Jan 09:59 PM
New ZealandMurder charge after double homicide in Hāwera, TaranakiA person has been charged with two counts of murder in relation to a homicide in Taranaki.18 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandDouble homicide: Two people found dead in TaranakiA homicide investigation is underway in Taranaki after the deaths of two people.17 Jan 06:37 PM
New ZealandAuckland's water woes set to continueA front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.16 Jan 10:15 PM
KahuHomecoming hopes for late skipperAfter a lifetime of adventure, Tony Edwards' friends hope for one last, special journey.13 Jan 12:01 AM
New ZealandHow planet's biggest animal hangs out in NZAntarctic blue whale's migratory route off Taranaki coast tracked by seafloor microphones.12 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment commits $36m to projects to enhance waterwaysThe projects are being launched in the second quarter, and will create 413 jobs.09 Jan 04:31 AM
New ZealandLast weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.08 Jan 08:23 PM
New ZealandTaranaki well-drilling 'makes mockery of climate emergency declaration''What's the point of declaring a climate emergency if a company can keep drilling?'07 Jan 08:28 PM
TravelGo NZ: Five of our oldest pubs for summerHistory's on tap at these indispensable inns.06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealedKiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possibleThe Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.26 Dec 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack CapsTop 10 cricket grounds: Best places in NZ to watch cricket this summerThe top three picks might just surprise you.25 Dec 04:00 PM