Opunake
Dairying's Woman of the Year
Taranaki share-milker Trish Rankin is 2019's Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year. She's an active environmentalist, mother of four, teacher, is on the National Executive for the NZ Dairy Awards, is a… Audio
Dairying's Woman of the Year
Taranaki share-milker Trish Rankin is 2019's Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year. She's an active environmentalist, mother of four, teacher, is on the National Executive for the NZ Dairy Awards, is a…
AudioStriped dairy cows – a rare breed
Opunake farmer Andy Whitehead milks eight different breeds of cattle. Lakenvelders are his favourite. They hail from the Netherlands and are easy to spot in the dark. Audio, Gallery
Striped dairy cows – a rare breed
Opunake farmer Andy Whitehead milks eight different breeds of cattle. Lakenvelders are his favourite. They hail from the Netherlands and are easy to spot in the dark.
AudioTaranaki locals shocked at toxic foam found in streams
Taranaki locals are expressing shock at the discovery of groundwater and eels contaminated with firefighting foam chemicals. The oil company Shell has admitted using a firefighting foam banned 12… Audio
Long-lost maritime history uncovered in Taranaki
Heavy spring swells have revealed bits of a long-sunken schooner in Taranaki, but they might not be visible for long. Audio
Taranaki farmer found guilty of murdering son
A jury has found Taranaki farmer David Roigard guilty of the murder of his son Aaron. Audio
Opunake swamped by incessant rain
The Taranaki town of Opunake is starting to clean up after incessant overnight rain left some thirty houses flooded, with at least three people having to be evacuated. Audio
Father of murdered Opunake man wants parole laws tightened
The father of an Opunake man who was murdered by a man on parole wants laws tightened. Audio
