New ZealandWild weather batters the countryTorrential rain had flooded a section of a Wellington highway and more severe weather is expected to come this afternoon.27 Jul 05:44 PM
EconomyNZ risks missing digital wave - futuristEducation futurist Frances Valintine fears New Zealand risks being left behind in the global digital revolution.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho We Are: Manaia to RotoruaWho We Are: David Fisher and videographer Mark Mitchell visit Parihaka in their search for what it means to be Kiwi in 2016.22 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelTaranaki: Tangerine dreamA mid-winter mission in a muscle car is just the ticket, writes Alanah Eriksen.17 Jul 02:45 AM
New ZealandMilker cut cows' teats off with scissorsClaudio Da Costa, 47, told MPI investigators he used scissors because it was a 'quick and cheap fix for the problem'.14 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandMotorist let off fine for mini parking spotTaranaki drivers tackling the dreaded parallel park could be forgiven for thinking some spaces in New Plymouth are impossible to get into.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan who died alone reburied by familyA 78-year-old man who died alone in his Wellington apartment was surrounded by family when lowered into his final resting place.12 Jul 05:30 PM
PoliticsMinister's decision on gang member ranklesJudith Collins' decision to suspend Ngapari Nui's voluntary work in Whanganui Prison could have far-reaching consequences, crime and 10 Jul 08:42 PM
New ZealandWild winds wreak havoc in North IslandOne New Plymouth family were gifted a trampoline after high winds blew it into their property.08 Jul 06:52 PM
KahuFury at Black Power member's sackingMembers of Ngati Ruanui iwi are infuriated their kaumatua Ngapari Nui has been stood down from voluntary work at a prison because of his Black Power affiliations.05 Jul 03:20 AM
New ZealandPolice warn wanted man may be armed and dangerousDo not approach wanted man, police warn.29 Jun 12:35 AM
TravelTaranaki: Under the mountainEli Orzessek takes a walk on the wild, wonderful and weird side of Taranaki.27 Jun 10:00 PM
KahuJudd-led hikoi arrives at ParihakaA hikoi of almost 1000 people arrived at Parihaka marae today, led by "recovering racist" and New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd.17 Jun 04:17 AM
TravelThe Devon, New PlymouthEli Orzessek stays at a Taranaki hotel with free mountain bikes.16 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandBaby's death accident, not criminal act, court toldThe death of a 6-week-old baby has been described as an accident and not a criminal action in the High Court at New Plymouth today.09 Jun 09:18 AM
New ZealandMother accused of manslaughter 'fatigued'A jury has heard of how a Taranaki mother accused of manslaughter was extremely fatigued and sick the day her daughter died.08 Jun 10:52 PM
New ZealandFrench climber spoke of love of NZThe Frenchman who died while climbing Mt Taranaki has been described as a "gentle giant".08 Jun 08:40 AM
New ZealandManslaughter accused mother breaks downA jury has heard how a Taranaki mother accused of smothering her baby could have had a blood alcohol level three times the legal driving limit.08 Jun 02:50 AM
New ZealandClimber killed in Mt Taranaki fall namedThe man who died after falling while climbing Mt Taranaki was a French national.08 Jun 12:17 AM
New ZealandNightmare recycling findAn EnviroWaste worker is undergoing testing for HIV after being stabbed through protective gloves by a used needle while pulling items off a conveyor belt.07 Jun 11:39 PM
New ZealandBaby died under sleeping mumA Taranaki woman fell asleep after drinking and taking prescription drugs, before smothering her 6-week-old baby girl to death, a court has heard.07 Jun 08:58 AM
New ZealandWorker's widow receives $97k reparationThe employers of a Taranaki forestry worker who died after an 800kg log fell on him have been ordered to pay more than $97,000 in reparation to his widow.03 Jun 05:51 AM
New ZealandSuspected stabbing in TaranakiA 50-year-old Taranaki man is in a critical condition after a suspected stabbing.02 Jun 02:55 AM
New ZealandTaranaki teenager missing since SundayPolice believe it's possible Tahlia Anderson, of Hawera, is in the Hamilton or Auckland areas.19 May 08:28 PM
New ZealandTruck carrying human waste rollsA truck carrying up to 2000 litres of human poo has rolled and landed on train tracks in Taranaki.17 May 05:46 AM
New ZealandMan killed in motorcycle crash namedThe man who died after a motorcycle crash in Taranaki has been identified.16 May 05:06 AM
New ZealandOne dead in South Taranaki crashOne person has died after a car ploughed into a tree earlier this afternoon.08 May 04:37 AM
New ZealandMt Taranaki climber hit by falling rocksA climber who was hit by falling rocks on Mt Taranaki has been airlifted to hospital after the third incident on the mountain this weekend.25 Apr 09:24 AM
TravelMemories on a Forgotten Taranaki Rail TourSimon Kay relishes the fact that he is finally a welcome guest at an iconic hotel.15 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandLucky escape after campervan hits cattleA pair of tourists had a lucky escape after their campervan had its side ripped open in a collision caused by wandering cattle.11 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandCrash victim namedA man who died after his car crashed into a stream in Taranaki this morning has been identified.07 Apr 05:16 AM
TravelTantalising TaranakiTake an extended break and explore this art- and culture-centric part of the North Island.11 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelNew Plymouth: Under the mountainThere's more to this town than pretty parks and coastal walks, writes Susan Strongman.28 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandKayaker rescued off coast of TaranakiA kayaker has been winched to safety after his craft capsized off the northern Taranaki coast.23 Dec 08:36 PM
