Latest from Taranaki

Artists' work celebrated as Te Rau Karamu Marae opens

New Massey marae Te Rau Karamu has special links with Whanganui.

Whanganui/Manawatū tops for residential investors

The latest REINZ data is good news for investors in the region.

Whanganui Fire Brigade warns public on danger of candles

In two instances, the fires were caused by unattended candles getting out of control.

One person has died after serious crash between truck and car in Taranaki

Police were notified at about 5.20pm of the two-vehicle crash involving a car and a truck.

South Taranaki District Council proposes annual average 3.99 per cent rate increase

South Taranaki mayor Phil Nixon is aiming to make the district the "most liveable" in NZ

Ngarewa-Packer's Members' Bill seeks to ban seabed mining

Mining company Trans-Tasman Resources says it is strongly opposed to the Bill.

What is driving Whanganui's tourism boom?

Whanganui had the highest tourism growth over 2020. What sparked it?

Community leader panels provide alternative to court

A new crime prevention initiative has been launched in South Taranaki.

Building boom puts councils under pressure

Councils are struggling with resources and timeframes as consent applications flood in.

Rodney returns! Famous runaway cat finds next home after latest escapade

Rodney had been on the run since last October.

World War memorabilia and battle enactment planned in Pātea

Pātea is planning a military extravaganza to celebrate its RSA centennial.

'It's scary to see': New Plymouth locals on edge after positive Covid-19 visit

New Plymouth's MP said he was concerned about the news.

Happy times: Icecream at Castlecliff while watching tide roll in

Marilyn and Marty Vreede on surprise blessings and the Whanganui "rush minute".

Live: Auckland at level 3; rest of NZ at 2 - what you need to know

A sudden and dramatic change in NZ's alert levels after three positive cases.

Whanganui news in brief: American cars on show, 3-vehicle crash, rain welcome and more

The annual Americarna event which celebrates American vehicles is on in Hawera this month.

Nineteen medals over 31 years for keen Masters Games athlete

Don Trigger spent Waitangi weekend attending his 17th New Zealand Masters Games.