Latest from Taranaki

Crowd hit by fireworks debris

Organisers of a Christmas fireworks show in Taranaki say anyone who thinks they were hit by debris should contact them.

Xmas week weather: Gusts, rain, sun

If variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.

Uni's 'sexist' chancellor replaced

Massey University has announced a new chancellor after Chris Kelly stood down following his comments about female veterinary graduates.

Are councils prepared enough for oil spills?

Fewer than half of councils have enough staff trained to respond to marine oil spills.

Elephant Rock loses its trunk

A piece of an iconic North Taranaki rock formation - Elephant Rock - has lost its trunk.

170-year-old grievances settled in Parliament

Three Treaty of Waitangi settlements worth $225m are being passed into law today.

Chainsaw death: 'He was never reckless'

A tree surgeon who bled to death at the top of a tree when his chainsaw cut his throat was "never reckless", says his former Taranaki boss.

Watch NZH Local Focus: DOC face backlash. We won't be engaging with them!

Taranaki Iwi and environmental groups are bitterly disappointed. "The failings of our government and the failings of DOC especially, means we have to go out and fight these corporations off". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Children drinking a glass of fizzy a day

Study finds some overweight and obese children drink up to 2L of sweet drink - including juice, cordial, energy drinks and soft drinks - a day.

Rain leads to evacuations, road closure

At least five homes have been evacuated and a main road has been closed after wild weather struck in the Wellington region.

Iwi furious at DoC inaction

South Taranaki iwi Nga Rauru feels let down by the Department of Conservation's decision not to submit on a seabed mining application

6 cool things about New Plymouth

Here's why the Taranaki capital should be on your New Zealand bucketlist.

Former treasurer admits taking $25k

A former Taranaki business association treasurer has pleaded guilty to taking $25,000 in cheques for personal use. A plea of guilty

Taranaki quake: 'Everything was rocking'

Taranaki residents described a terrifying noise preceding a tremor followed by 30 seconds of shaking.

Thunderstorms and rain on the way

Squally thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Message to his holiness the Pope, return our teddy!

Eltham teddy bear involved in international kidnapping case. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Message to his holiness the Pope, return our teddy!

Eltham teddy bear involved in international kidnapping case. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

15 dead in 'disastrous' week on NZ roads

Only five days into November, 10 people have already died on our roads, and police fear another 60 to 70 people could be killed before the end of the year.