Latest from Taranaki

Local winners get a share of big Lotto prize pool

Two local winners share in Lotto second division prize pool.

From awful to artistic: Hāwera bridge gets mural makeover

Whanganui's Dan Mills has given an ugly rail bridge a much-needed facelift.

Obituary: Peter Bailey, Wanganui's halfback from Bulls, passes away

Played in the era of big games against top sides.

Cricket: Hinds get payback on Magicians in Hallyburton Johnstone Shield game

Also, Central Stags get advantage over Northern Districts in their Plunket Shield match.

Cricket: Canterbury Magicians deny Central Hinds Hallyburton Johnstone Shield final spot

Also, Central Stags in competitive Plunket Shield tussle with Northern Districts.

Space finds a final frontier

Heritage building a perfect home for artful business.

Speedway: West Coast championships on the line at Whanganui's Oceanview Speedway

Also, Karl Barritt Memorial Sidecars crown to be decided.

Cricket: Whanganui players in Central Districts teams for Plunket Shield and Hallyburton Johnstone Shield

Hinds in must-win games to make the Grand Final.

Tuned to the minute

The M/W Championships have their final week in Palmerston North next week.

Out-of-towners dominate

It was the 19th year the event was sponsored by Ryman Healthcare.

Wanganui rep cricket loss with Rayner retirement

The 36-year-old builder remains a passionate Marton Saracens Cricket Club supporter.

Firefighters use 'every tool in the box' at Santoft blaze

The huge vegetation fire is still not fully extinguished.

Cricket: Central Stags end Ford Trophy with nine wicket loss to Canterbury

Injuries took a toll this summer.

Waverley church steeple taken down for repairs

The repairs will take over a week to complete.

Bowls: Wanganui just miss out in final of 68th Taranaki Women's Open Fours

Only one point in it after comeback against Papakura team in the last game.

Watch: Truckie spills cow effluent on animal rights protester

Truth behind what sparked a Kiwi vegan's furious rant in McDonald's can now be revealed.