Robin Martin
Yarrow Stadium project could cost $271m
Taranaki Regional Council has recommended a basic fix to New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium, but if other parties come on board, it could become a $271m state-of-the-art covered stadium. Whatever it costs… Audio
Hydrogen vital to achieving low emissions economy - experts
International experts have told a forum in Rotorua if the Government is serious about achieving a low-emissions economy, hydrogen has to be in the mix. They say hydrogen is on the cusp of becoming the… Audio
Taranaki plots course to low emissions economy
Oil and gas executives and energy sector insiders rubbed shoulders with environmental activists yesterday at a workshop designed to help create a plan for Taranaki's transition to a low emissions… Audio
Five new refugee re-settlement destinations announced
The government has announced five new centres which will become refugee re-settlement destinations as the country gears up to welcome 1500 refugees a year from 2020. Audio
Taranaki man sentenced for killing landlord
A court has heard how the killer of a Taranaki grandfather cried out "he'd got what he deserved" and kicked him while he lay dying. Maurice John Riddle was shot on his farm in February last year after… Audio
Aged athletes dust off their kit for Masters Games
More than 4000 athletes - the oldest a sprinter in his 90s - have dusted off their kit bags to compete at the New Zealand Masters Games in Whanganui this week. Audio
New Plymouth standoff: Man arrested after 11 hours
One person is in custody after an 11 hour standoff with armed police at a house in New Plymouth. Police responded to a family harm call-out in the suburb of Spotswood just after 10am on Sunday… Audio
Air NZ losing out to cheaper competition - industry observers
Air New Zealand is blaming a slowdown in international travel for a likely slide in profits, but industry observers say the airline may be losing out to cheaper competitors. The airline's profit… Audio
Whangamomona president sees off all challengers
Thousands of New Zealanders crossed the border into the self-declared Republic of Whangamomona at the weekend, for the tiny nation's 30th independence day celebrations. Once there, they were treated… Audio
Stars of opera gather in Whanganui for 25th anniversary of opera school
The stars of New Zealand opera gathered in Whanganui last night to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the city's opera school. Acclaimed Ashburton-born tenor Simon O'Neill, joined Sol3mio and Kristin… Audio
Algal bloom horrifies Taranaki surfers and hapu
Surfers and hapu in coastal Taranaki say they are horrified at an algae bloom that is clogging the area's rivers and streams this summer. They say the bloom is treacherous to cross, a threat to… Audio
Petition calls for resignation of New Plymouth councillor after anthem comment
A petition has been started calling for the resignation of a controversial New Plymouth councillor who posted on social media that he's 'ashamed' of singing the te reo version of the national anthem… Audio
Citizen army embraces pest control
Taranaki residents are snapping up thousands of traps as part of an ambitious initiative to eradicate predators from the mountain's ring plain. Audio
Taranaki in 2019
Our regional check in series continues today with RNZ Taranaki correspondent Robin Martin. We're looking ahead to 2019 and what issues the region faces in this local government election year. Audio
Surfers gather in Taranaki for national champs
Surfers aged between nine and 72 years old have been rubbing shoulders with World Surf League competitor Ricardo Christie at the National Championships in Taranaki this week. Audio
Motor home group wants 'self-contained' loophole plugged
Councils around the country have been cracking down on freedom campers to stop trash and human waste being dumped at popular spots, which often means limiting access for those without a toilet on… Audio
Taranaki surf programme teaches self confidence
A programme in Taranaki is tapping into surf culture to teach self-confidence and resilience to people from all walks of life. Audio
Celebrity kiwi released into the wild
One of the nation's most famous kiwi is among four released onto Maunga Taranaki. Atara, a five-year-old male, hatched while David Attenborough's cameras were rolling .Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter… Audio
What is the mystery, yellow substance bothering Waitara residents?
What has been leaving Waitara resident's cars and buildings covered in spots and splatters of a pale yellow and difficult to remove substance? Reporter Robin Martin headed to the North Taranaki… Video, Audio
World's most tattooed man has no regrets
The most tattooed person in the world was among the star attractions at the New Zealand Tattoo and Arts Festival in New Plymouth over the weekend. Auckland-born, but Australian raised, Lucky Diamond… Audio
