Latest from Taranaki

Drink-drive death report 'cover-up', mother says

A report on police handling of a drunk driver who killed three young people is a cover-up, the mother of a victim says.

Hundreds keen for lodge giveaway

A Taranaki businessman's proposal to give away a historic 10-bedroom lodge on the slopes of Mt Taranaki has drawn almost 300 submissions from New Zealand and overseas.

Authority: Police could have stopped killer drunk driver

Police surveillance set up to catch a drunk driver who went on to kill three young people was flawed, a report released today said.

Fire Service increasingly sent on ambulance callouts

The Fire Service is increasingly being sent to emergencies when an ambulance has been requested, statistics show.

Harawira continues fighting talk

Maori Party MP Hone Harawira says the sentiment behind his "white mother....ers" remarks remains and the "rape of Maori land" continues.

Sevens: Newcomers feature in Kiwi squad

New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has named a clutch of newcomers in his 16-strong training squad.

Opunake: Town of high achievers boasts some really great surfing too

It could be something in the water or maybe it's the clean country air - but for whatever reason, Opunake has produced more than its fair share of high-achieving New Zealanders.

Tennis ball drug smuggling attempt fails

Shark spotted at Mt Maunganui