New ZealandWoman missing in New Plymouth locatedPolice say an elderly woman who sneaked out of a New Plymouth rest home, checked herself into a motel for the night.19 Jun 12:06 AM
New ZealandCountry singer in smashA country music singer was killed when his car was sliced in two by a double-decker truck yesterday.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandFatal crash closes section of SH3One person is dead after a crash involving a truck and a car on State Highway 3 south of Uruti this morning.18 Jun 01:53 AM
OpinionSending a gift horse to the knacker's yardApparently, rocking horses around New Zealand have been gradually culled from playgrounds in recent years.09 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandBakery town fears for future Residents worry big bakery's receivership will cost them jobs and a local identity.01 Jun 05:30 PM
KahuTe Ururoa Flavell: The shark who bit HoneTe Ururoa Flavell was the catalyst for Hone Harawira's sacking from the Maori Party. Chris Barton talks to the hammerhead from Waiariki27 May 05:30 PM
EnergyPower-cable failure at rig triggers $95m claimBudget documents reveal a power cable to the Kupe gas and oil field has failed and is the subject of a $95 million insurance claim.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCrash kills cow, sparks shed fireA freak series of events has seen a Taranaki farmer lose a cow, but save his milking shed from fire.15 May 07:44 PM
New ZealandDOC orders driveway shift after Maori graves foundA Taranaki family have been told to move their 100-year-old driveway after the Department of Conservation found it runs across 160-year-old Maori warrior graves.08 May 07:43 PM
TravelTaranaki: Coastal ramblingsLiz Light discovers the delights of windy and wave-pounded Taranaki.27 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandTeen killed in Easter car crash namedPolice have named a 19-year-old Taranaki man killed when the car he was driving crashed into trees on Sunday evening.26 Apr 07:44 AM
New ZealandFlag may be gone for good, RSA saysAnzac Day theft angers war veterans, who see it as an insult to servicemen and their families.26 Apr 01:15 AM
EntertainmentBook lover: Elizabeth SmitherElizabeth Smither is an acclaimed New Plymouth-based poet, novelist and short story writer. She has recently released <i>The Commonplace Book</i> (AUP, $34.99), a collection of thoughts about writing and the writer's life.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice urge drivers to be patient on the trip homeThe Easter holiday road toll stands at five after a single-vehicle crash in Taranaki last night.25 Apr 05:29 AM
New ZealandFlood warnings for North IslandTravellers could get caught as heavy downfalls settle over the North Island for the next 24 hours.25 Apr 02:38 AM
