Latest from Taranaki
Taranaki: Sleepovers with a floral twist
If you really want to appreciate a garden, you need to stay in it, writes Chris Samsara.
Womad turns Taranaki into a planet of sound
A blind couple from Mali will be the stars of what is one of the strongest Womad line-ups in years when the three-day world music festival returns in March.
Storms ease, gales in Wairarapa
A severe weather warning has been issued as heavy rain and gales are expected to hit areas across the country.
Two firefighters hurt in huge Taranaki blaze
Two firefighters have been injured - one of them seriously - battling a large fire at a poultry farm near New Plymouth.
Unlocking the gates of Taranaki's past
You'll be surprised what's behind them, writes Chris Samsara.
Rugby: Southland crumble as clash fails to fire
Taranaki handed Southland their first loss of the ITM Cup season last night with a convincing performance in New Plymouth.
NZ set for warmer than usual weather - NIWA
NIWA's latest seasonal outlook predicts temperatures in all regions are likely to be above average from October to December.
Golf: Paddison chases second Charles Tour title
Wellington professional Gareth Paddison is looking to make it two from two when the Charles Tour's Taranaki Open starts tomorrow.
All Blacks: Hooker and halfback backups face chop
The All Blacks selectors will seriously consider ditching a backup hooker and halfback from their year-end tour squad to make room for more rugby World Cup fringe contenders.
Storm cuts power to North Island homes
Hundreds of North Island homes have been hit by power cuts as high winds continue to lash regions still reeling from the weekend's storm.
Rugby: Internationals return to boost provincial hopes
No less than 18 All Blacks are about to start filtering back into the national provincial championship.
Digital TV switchover by 2013 - Govt
New Zealand's analogue television service will be switched off progressively nationwide between September 2012 and late 2013, the Government said today.