New ZealandRoad toll rises after motorcyclist diesRoad toll now equal to last summer's following death of motorcyclist.28 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandHoliday toll at 11 after another fatal crashThe man who was critically injured in a milk tanker crash this morning has died.28 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandSerious crashes mar holiday as road toll stands at 11One person has died and another two been badly injured in separate crashes as holiday traffic queues across the North Island.27 Dec 11:51 PM
New ZealandFine Boxing Day weather in storeDon't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.25 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandXmas weather: What are we in store for?What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.24 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandWaverley man not seen since fire on MondayPolice have serious concerns for the occupant of the Waverley home which was destroyed by a fire on Monday.23 Dec 05:34 AM
New ZealandBones found in burned house not humanA "body" discovered at a South Taranaki property completely destroyed by a fire yesterday was in fact the remains of an animal - but the search for the property's owner continues.20 Dec 08:27 AM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandProperty owner described as 'recluse' by neighboursA body has been discovered in the remains of a Taranaki home gutted by fire.19 Dec 08:36 PM
New ZealandCrowd hit by fireworks debrisOrganisers of a Christmas fireworks show in Taranaki say anyone who thinks they were hit by debris should contact them.18 Dec 11:32 PM
New ZealandXmas week weather: Gusts, rain, sunIf variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.18 Dec 05:24 PM
New ZealandUni's 'sexist' chancellor replacedMassey University has announced a new chancellor after Chris Kelly stood down following his comments about female veterinary graduates.15 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandAre councils prepared enough for oil spills?Fewer than half of councils have enough staff trained to respond to marine oil spills.06 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandElephant Rock loses its trunkA piece of an iconic North Taranaki rock formation - Elephant Rock - has lost its trunk.04 Dec 06:55 AM
Kahu170-year-old grievances settled in ParliamentThree Treaty of Waitangi settlements worth $225m are being passed into law today.29 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandChainsaw 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.28 Nov 09:31 PM
KahuWatch 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.24 Nov 05:32 PM
New ZealandChildren drinking a glass of fizzy a dayStudy finds some overweight and obese children drink up to 2L of sweet drink - including juice, cordial, energy drinks and soft drinks - a day.24 Nov 04:00 PM
VideoWatch 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.Watch24 Nov 06:29 AM
EnergyNo risk of oil spill, staff evacuatedThere is no risk of oil leaking into the sea off Taranaki due to a crack in the Maari oil platform.23 Nov 08:38 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Taranaki 1080 conservation compromise100% Pure Taranaki want to use alternatives to 1080 poison to keep pest numbers low. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Nov 04:42 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Taranaki 1080 conservation compromise100% Pure Taranaki have been given a chance to use alternatives to 1080. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch21 Nov 04:36 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Waverley A&P captures charm of bygone daysThe Waverley A&P Show has been going for 86 years. People come from around the region to experience what is one of the last old style farming events around.19 Nov 05:54 AM
TravelKing and Queen Hotel Suites, New PlymouthShandelle Battersby checks into a boutique hotel in the heart of the city.16 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandSchools close, exams disrupted due to floodingA number of schools have been closed due to flooding, affecting some students due to sit exams after afternoon.15 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandNight of quakes: Useful linksPrimary responsibility for civil defence emergency management at a local level rests with your local council.13 Nov 04:18 PM
New ZealandRain leads to evacuations, road closureAt least five homes have been evacuated and a main road has been closed after wild weather struck in the Wellington region.12 Nov 01:18 AM
New ZealandIwi furious at DoC inactionSouth Taranaki iwi Nga Rauru feels let down by the Department of Conservation's decision not to submit on a seabed mining application 10 Nov 09:00 AM
Travel6 cool things about New PlymouthHere's why the Taranaki capital should be on your New Zealand bucketlist.08 Nov 03:33 AM
New ZealandFormer treasurer admits taking $25kA former Taranaki business association treasurer has pleaded guilty to taking $25,000 in cheques for personal use. A plea of guilty 07 Nov 10:13 PM
New ZealandTaranaki quake: 'Everything was rocking'Taranaki residents described a terrifying noise preceding a tremor followed by 30 seconds of shaking.07 Nov 05:03 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms and rain on the waySqually thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.05 Nov 08:33 PM
VideoWatch 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.05 Nov 03:42 AM
VideoWatch 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.Watch05 Nov 03:41 AM
