Rubbish dumped at Raetihi's recycling facility includes food waste and animal carcasses.

Firefighters were called to a property in Bulls early on Monday morning.

A travel itinerary based on history and culture will be created for the Horizons region

'Our aim is to prevent tragic incidents on our roads.'

Hapū say South Taranaki reefs are severely depleted, especially of pāua

Police extended their condolences to the family and the track will reopen Wednesday.

Easter visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.

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'I’m hoping that if you see a boom there, you won’t go through it'.

They need to raise $4000 each, with $750 support from the Future Champions Trust.

Brian Baker's move to Whanganui is paying dividends.

The deal will earn forest trust about $9.3 million in annual payments for 10 years.

The men travelled to a park to meet a seller before the shooting, a friend said.

South Taranaki farmers say a recent smattering of rain isn’t enough to break a drought.

“He wanted to be an artist on his own terms”

Emma Ngatai discovered her passion for hospitality at age 5, playing cafe in the backyard.

“It was very quiet ... a lot of people were crying."

About 10 firefighters responded to the two fires in Westmere.

The virtues of an all-weather track were highlighted.

SH1 remains open following the incident.

The centre is marking two decades of kaupapa Māori research.

Rob Gollan and Jeremy Higgie launched the institution in 1996.

The NZ Secondary Schools national competition takes place from March 24 at Lake Karāpiro.

'It is a different approach and we are quite comfortable and like that approach.'

61 customers are still without power.

One person was airlifted in a serious condition.

'It made me realise that I truly had what was needed to put others first.'

Possible reinvestment of funds has been labelled 'a kneejerk reaction to finances'.

'The people you’re operating on tend to be your neighbours, friends.'