Latest from Taranaki

SPCA condemns calf mistreatment

The SPCA has condemned new hidden camera footage showing more mistreatment of bobby calves as deeply disturbing and inhumane.

World's second best region is in NZ

Lonely Planet described the winning region as having a 'deliciously offbeat new gallery' and being home to 'a magnificent hiking trail'.

Taranaki streaker earns Yarrow Stadium ban

A streaker who invaded a New Plymouth rugby pitch has been slapped with a two-year stadium ban.

Kayaker rescued by good Samaritan

A kayaker fishing off the Waitara River owes his life to a Scottish man who went out to find him after the kayaker's friends noticed he was missing.

Does your home earn more than you do?

The standard Kiwi home is earning more than the average worker makes from their job in seven of the country's 12 districts.

Barrett brothers make Taranaki proud

It's not just Kevin and Robyn Barrett who are proud of their sons Scott and Jordie joining brother Beauden in the All Blacks' end-of-year

Labour Day comes early for one mum

It has been a Labour Weekend with a difference for one mother - who unexpectedly gave birth on a Taranaki roadside.

Moment stranded tourist was rescued

A Dutch tramper who had been stranded on Mt Taranaki for two days by heavy snow has been plucked to safety.

$3.7m study to reveal deep-sea mining impacts

The potential environmental impacts of controversial off-shore mining will be investigated in a new multi-million dollar study.

Slip on SH3 on track to re-open Thursday

State Highway 3, south of Mokau, is on track to be re-opened tomorrow afternoon following a major slip.

Marae, refuges funded to house homeless

Marae, women's refuges and other social agencies have won funding to house 3000 homeless families and individuals a year in the latest

'I'll never go to New Plymouth again'

Motorists say lack of information about closed roads around Taranaki added more than six hours to their journey.

Taranaki woman sent Northland voting pack

Michelle Kennard was raring to vote in Taranaki elections - unfortunately she was sent information on Northland candidates.

Seabed mining opponents mobilise

Seabed mining is back in the spotlight as Trans Tasman Resources submits second application for consent to mine off the South Taranaki coast.

Second fight over seabed mining looming

A hikoi plans to deliver a 5000-signature petition to MPs calling for a moratorium on all seabed mining in New Zealand.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Seabed mining opponents mobilise

Seabed mining is back in the spotlight as Trans Tasman Resources submits second application for consent to mine off the South Taranaki coast.

Mt Taranaki rescue: Helmets dented by rockfall

A group of tourists caught up in an avalanche on Mt Taranaki are recovering after their ordeal yesterday.

Avalanche hits rescue operation

The trio of tourists rescued from Mt Taranaki were caught in a flurry of snow ice and rock - just as they were about to be winched off the mountain.