CommoditiesGreymouth Petroleum wins $780,000Greymouth Petroleum's former chief operating officer and his company have been ordered to pay almost $780,000 to the oil and gas firm for negligence associated with a fracking operation and a seismic survey programme in Taranaki.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeft behind on mountainA climber rescued after he got stuck on Mt Taranaki overnight was left at the summit by his mates.01 Mar 04:18 AM
New ZealandWoman driver killed in Taranaki crashOne person is believed to have died following a two-car collision in south Taranaki today.16 Feb 04:19 AM
TravelTaranaki: Under the mountainPack up the kids and head to the 'Naki, urges Rob Cox, but, he warns, you may have to eat humble pie when you see its glories.09 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandBaby girl's death investigatedThe death of a baby girl in Taranaki today may have been been a tragic accident caused by a falling household object.03 Feb 06:35 AM
New ZealandHedgehog's sticky situationTaranaki police have again spent the early hours of the morning coming to the aid of staggering residents who gave them a prickly welcome.01 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandArgentine ants invade NZ town"They're everywhere. Any food you have, you absolutely have to keep it in the fridge. It's out of control and everyone is so sick of these ants."04 Jan 05:38 PM
New ZealandOne killed in collision with busOne person is dead after a car collided with an Intercity bus at Awakino in Taranaki today.15 Dec 04:53 AM
New ZealandMan stuck in streamAt least 25 men and a digger were used to save a man whose 4WD flipped during a race meeting in Taranaki, trapping him under water.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeens should 'be careful'A lawyer has warned teenagers to be careful what they post on social media after two teens were acquitted of sexual violation charges in the High Court in New Plymouth03 Dec 05:33 AM
New ZealandCharges laid over highway deathA man has been charged in relation to the death of a woman who was hit by a car on a Taranaki highway in August as she removed metal barriers from the road.19 Nov 01:53 AM
EmploymentMan to pay $100k after firing wifeA man has been ordered to pay his ex-wife and business partner more than $100,000 after their relationship ended and she was sacked.05 Nov 01:15 AM
New ZealandTwo motorcyclists injured in crashTwo motorcyclists are injured after their vehicles crashed in Taranaki today.25 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandParents to unite in memory of lost climbersThe parents of an Auckland woman who died with her partner on a climbing trip to Mt Taranaki have spoken for the first time of the "big gap" left in their lives.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFriends plan climb in memory of coupleFriends of an Auckland couple who died on Mt Taranaki after getting stranded last Labour weekend are set to climb the peak to remember them this weekend.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStop-go murder suspect movesThe prime suspect in the "Stop-Go" slaying of George Taiaroa has left his rural hideaway.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Plymouth District Council to set up Maori WardNew Plymouth District Council has voted in favour of establishing a Maori ward for the 2016 local body elections.23 Sep 09:33 PM
New ZealandMan jailed eight years for almost decade-long abuse on boysA man who indecently abused young boys over nearly a decade has narrowly avoided a sentence of preventive detention.03 Sep 11:39 PM
New ZealandWoman suffers serious injuries following crashA woman suffered serious injuries when her car crashed down a 30-metre bank and landed in a swamp in South Taranaki.30 Aug 11:52 PM
New ZealandTaranaki crash leaves two injuredTwo people have suffered from moderate injuries after their vehicles crashed on State Highway 3 in Taranaki early this morning.25 Aug 08:44 PM
TravelKia ora: New PlymouthNamed for Plymouth in England, where many of the early colonial settlers came from. Taranaki is Maori for shining mountain.14 Aug 09:30 PM
