New Plymouth
Boat skipper convicted of manslaughter in landmark case
In a landmark case, a Taranaki skipper has been convicted of manslaughter following the death of a passenger on his boat who was not wearing a lifejacket.
Anger at reintroduction of paid parking Saturdays in New Plymouth
New Plymouth businesses and shoppers are up in arms about a plan to reintroduce paid parking in the CBD on Saturdays after a year-long free parking trial comes to an end. Video, Audio
New Plymouth moves on Māori representation impasse
The New Plymouth council has taken a step towards involving Māori in its decision making.
New Plymouth Airport upgrade to go ahead
The airport is to get a state-of-the-art new terminal, but not everyone is happy with the price tag of up to $29 million.
Restoratrion project launched for NZ's oldest stone church
New Zealand's oldest stone church - St Mary's in New Plymouth - is considered one good shake away from becoming a pile of rubble. Video, Audio
Offenders pay their dues at Womad
WOMAD kicks off in New Plymouth this evening with thousands of revellers flocking to the festival to relax and enjoy music, art and food from around the globe. In the lead-up, more than 100 low-level… Audio
Ambitious Taranaki marae plans put on hold
Plans to build a $4.5 million marae in New Plymouth have been put on hold.
Parihaka rejects Crown offer
The Parihaka Papakainga Trust has been offered a Government deal of $9 million as part of a reconciliation deal...but the trust has rejected it, saying it's not enough. Audio
Forget 'racist' Facebook post - what about a cafe at the dump?
New Plymouth's elected officials have met following a councillor's Facebook post saying te reo Māori should be left to die, but they had more pressing concerns to discuss.
Former New Plymouth mayor responds to te reo jibe on Facebook
New Plymouth councillor, Murray Chong, is at the centre of a backlash over a Facebook post in which he says te reo Maori is "being kept alive on a respirator". The former mayor of New Plymouth, Andrew… Audio
Councillor faces backlash over te reo jibe
An outspoken New Plymouth councillor is at the centre of a backlash over a Facebook post in which he says te reo Maori is "being kept alive on a respirator". Audio
Power pylons' remove set to boost New Plymouth suburb house prices
Homeowners in a New Plymouth suburb are hoping for a spike in property prices when power pylons, which once serviced a now defunct power station, are finally removed. Audio
Andrew Judd
Andrew Judd is the former mayor of New Plymouth who describes himself as a 'recovering racist' after experiencing a severe backlash to his proposals for Maori rights on the district council. He was… Audio
Pharmacist struck off after child pornography conviction
A New Plymouth man convicted of possessing child pornography has been struck off as a pharmacist.
Stoush brewing over reroof of historic Gables building
A proposal has been submitted to roof the New Plymouth Gables building with corrugated iron, despite the category one Historic Place having traditional wooden shingles. Video, Audio
No Māori councillors, no surprise for Taranaki iwi leader
It is not surprising that no Māori candidates won a seat on the New Plymouth District Council, a Taranaki iwi leader says.
Search resumes for crayfisher missing off New Plymouth
Searchers are out looking for a young man missing at sea off New Plymouth for nearly 24 hours. Audio
Man remanded in custody after New Plymouth shooting
The man arrested following a shooting in New Plymouth on Monday has chosen not to appear in court today and has been voluntarily remanded in custody.
Police find, arrest man after shooting
Police say a man is helping with their inquiries after a shooting in New Plymouth this evening.
Mother who smothered baby while breastfeeding sentenced
A Taranaki woman who smothered her baby when she fell asleep breastfeeding after taking a cocktail of alcohol and drugs has been sentenced today.
