New ZealandDeath on drilling rig unexplainedThe death of a 39-year-old at an onshore oil rig in Taranaki today remains unexplained.11 May 08:35 AM
TravelTaumarunui: Off the main trunk lineElisabeth Easther took a quirky rail trip and has been singing the little engines' praises ever since.18 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandGovernment sets best-practice fracking guidelinesThe Government has just set best-practice guidelines for fracking in various parts of the country.27 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandMan dies after three-vehicle crashPolice said the crash occurred just before 7.30am at the intersection of Egmont and Bishop Roads, and involved a large truck, car and motorcycle.12 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandFamily begged victim to leave partnerThe family of a former New Zealand woman had pleaded with her repeatedly to leave the man who allegedly killed her in Australia.16 Jan 03:49 AM
New ZealandKiwi charged with murderA young mum who grew up in New Zealand was allegedly killed by her Kiwi partner in a domestic dispute in Melbourne over the weekend.14 Jan 01:16 AM
TravelForgotten towns see new lifeRural adventures are reviving small-town New Zealand, writes Elisabeth Easther.17 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandFire destroys Taranaki houseA house was destroyed by fire in the small Taranaki town of Okaiawa last night.06 Dec 10:58 PM
New ZealandPair had no hope in tiny hole: guideThe two mountaineers who died on Mt Taranaki had little chance of surviving for two nights and a day in their shallow hole in the hard snow and freezing wind, says a leading local guide.28 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandClimbers die on mountainOne of two climbers who died after being trapped on Mt Taranaki this weekend had texted her father saying she didn't expect to survive.28 Oct 05:50 AM
New ZealandTwo trapped in snowcaveTwo Auckland climbers are facing a second night in a snow cave on Mount Taranaki with no overnight equipment, after rescuers were driven back by foul weather today.27 Oct 01:44 AM
New ZealandBus collision: Dead driver namedA woman killed in a collision with a school bus in Taranaki yesterday was a young German national.10 Sep 02:52 AM
New ZealandWoman dies, kids hurt in bus collisionTerrified school children screamed and cried as their bus collided with a car, its windscreen shattered and it began to fill with smoke.09 Sep 08:34 PM
New ZealandOne killed in bus collisionA crash between a schoolbus and car has left a woman dead and an 8-year-old girl with critical injuries.09 Sep 06:32 AM
New ZealandArrest after Taranaki stabbing deathA homicide investigation has been launched in Taranaki after a man stabbed to death at his Opunake property this morning.04 Sep 11:38 PM
New ZealandWoman missing in Opunake found aliveA 24-year-old woman who was missing overnight after going to a Taranaki beach has been found safe today.02 Sep 08:46 PM
TravelNew Plymouth: Smell the salty airAmble for hours in any direction, writes Jane Jeffries.30 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandElectricity bill mailed to a street lampThere has been a bit of head-scratching in the Taranaki settlement of Oakura after an electricity company mailed a bill to a street lamp.31 Jul 07:48 PM
New ZealandTeen abducted and sexually assaultedAn 18-year-old woman has been abducted and sexually assaulted by up to five men in the Taranaki town of Waitara.18 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandSurvival of kiwi species depends on feisty young chickThe survival of the most endangered kiwi species is being pinned on a feisty young kiwi chick which was released to its new home on a predator-free island today.08 Jul 06:40 AM
New ZealandKiwi hit by car now on the mendA kiwi hit by a car in the Waitotara Valley, Taranaki, last week is getting a health check-up from Massey University vets.01 Jul 12:20 AM
New ZealandArt gallery defends 'repugnant' artworkTauranga Art Gallery has come under fire for displaying two photos that feature coarsely worded messages scrawled in ballpoint beside images of a 1974 gay liberation dance.04 Jun 01:17 AM
