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Shane Jones’ ‘pixie-like’ hapū comment labelled arrogant by iwi
Ngāti Ruanui taiao spokesperson Graham Young said the comments were derogatory.
Taranaki council pushes water policy despite murky legal future
The coalition agreement spelled out a major shake-up of freshwater rules.
Road extension facing ‘frustrating’ delays
In the meantime, it has allegedly "made a fine airstrip".
Truck crash near Pākaraka
One person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.
South Taranaki iwi and council draw up new partnership
The new partnership is called He Pou Tikanga Partnership Strategy.
Everything that could go wrong if Maunga Taranaki erupted
The biggest threat to health from an eruption will be from disruption to infrastructure.
Renegades Muster: 843km on two wheels in two days
The winner of the Renegades Muster race rode for more than 600km non-stop.
Iwi story to feature on ski field bridge
The bridge will be suspended 50 metres above the Manganui River.
Ukrainian Womad act compelled to address war
"The war has further affected our lives, and we are compelled to speak about it."
State highway works under way north of Waverley
The work is expected to be completed in December.
Athletics: In-form Daniel Sinclair sets new PB
The first competition with the Central League teams is on Saturday at Inglewood.
Renegades Muster back for 2023
Riders will depart from the Durie Hill Tower on an 843km loop as part of the event.
'Something to treasure': Te Matatini Mauri arrives at the Whanganui River
It will be taken to the people of Taranaki before the next Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer set to be Te Tai Hauāuru MP
Te Pāti Māori "in a great space".
Iwi and council seek help from nature for flooding
The project will look at how to reduce the effects of flooding in the Waitōtara catchment.
111-year-old Whanganui home given away
With the building gone, the property owner plans to subdivide the section in two.
Hāwera literary awards finalists announced
An awards ceremony will be held in Hāwera to crown the winners of each category.
Where and how to vote early in Whanganui for 2023 election
Twelve locations in the electorate are open for advance voting before the election day.
South Taranaki council takes on local te reo styles
The council is revamping its te reo Māori policy to embrace variations of the language.
Māori health board head says National plan a huge step back
Te Pahunga Davis says Taranaki's iwi-Māori health partnership board has barely got started
Why gangsters jailed for McDonald’s attack want lower sentences
The victim was mistakenly believed to be a member of a rival gang, the Mongrel Mob.
Reduced speed limit for Hāwera CBD proposed
A 60km/h speed limit around all South Taranaki marae is another proposal in the plan.
'Here comes Kiwi': Melbourne Cup winner's statue ready for unveiling
The unveiling is happening 40 years after the racehorse made history.
Waipipi Beach skull turns heads
Mystery surrounds the appearance of a skull carved into the sandstone cliffs.
'No longer sustainable': Waste reduction focus in Taranaki kerbside collection review
South Taranaki District Council is reviewing its kerbside waste collection services.
Mt Taranaki could erupt with less warning than scientists thought
Sleeping stratovolcano Mt Taranaki could erupt with scant warning, new study suggests.
Wind farm backers open office in Hāwera
Taranaki Offshore Partnership says it wants to keep those most affected in the loop.
Final push for Taranaki maunga deal before election
Uri (descendants) of the eight iwi of Taranaki have until August 16 at 5pm to vote.
‘We’re going to miss him forever’: Superstar cat 'went out on his own terms'
Rodney the cat spent his last days "sun-puddling" in Otamatea.
Three-way partnership for Ōhakune housing development
The Ruapehu housing development will cater for different needs.
Young Pātea shearer wins title in Wales
Blake Mitchell got into shearing thanks to his Whanganui-based uncle.
Arson charge after South Taranaki hall fire
A man has been remanded in custody on one charge of arson.