Robin Martin
Covered stadium touted for New Plymouth
One of the options being proposed for New Plymouth's earthquake-prone Yarrow Stadium is relocating it to a state-of-the-art covered stadium costing $250m, but the stadium trust can only afford a basic… Video, Audio
Gardening geists transform Te Henui cemetery
If you're looking for something a bit different to do this Halloween, you could do worse that take a visit to Te Henui Cemetery in New Plymouth. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along… Audio
Taumarunui locals shake, not stirred, by 6.2 earthquake
The 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit the central North Island on Tuesday afternoon was apparently felt by an estimated 15,000 people across New Zealand. GNS Science says it struck about 25 kilometres… Audio
Taranaki ponders shipping its waste out of region
Taranaki councils are considering a proposal to truck all the region's waste up to 300 kilometres to the Bonny Glen mega-dump near Marton. Audio
Humble vege patch celebrated at Taranaki Garden Festival
Visitors to this year's Taranaki Garden Festival are being asked to bring a healthy appetite, an ear for music and perhaps a notepad too. An edible landscapes category has been added to the event and… Audio
Lamb new stars of rural school show days
Lambs took their opportunity to hog centre stage at Ngaere School's "show day" in Taranaki yesterday with families being asked to keep calves on the farm in the wake of the mycoplasma bovis scare… Audio
Len Lye work irrestible to vandals
A Len Lye art work on Wellington's waterfront was damaged earlier this month, but the celebrated sculptor's work Waving Wands in New Plymouth has also been attacked four times since being installed 18… Video, Audio
Whanganui 'slum landlord' under investigation
The landlord of a group dilapidated rental properties in Whanganui is now under official investigation. Last week RNZ revealed the so-called Pink Flats on Bedford Avenue had black mould and broken… Audio
Pensioners try laser strike at Ageing Disgracefully conference
Dozens of South Taranaki pensioners ditched the slippers and bingo in favour of laser strike weapons and virtual reality goggles at an Aging Disgracefully event in Normanby on Monday. Run to coincide… Audio
Landlord ignores 'third world' problems at rental - tenants
A landlord under fire for the condition of a Whanganui boarding house is now in the spotlight over the state of a group of rental properties in the city. Some residents at the Pink Flats on Bedford… Audio
Landlord leaving rental in 'third world' condition - tenants
Tenants of a group of flats in Whanganui say they're living in Third World conditions because their landlord refuses to do basic maintenance. Our reporter Robin Martin visited the flats and says signs… Audio
A new generation learns about Tītokowaru's War
Ngaruahine iwi members gathered at a dawn ceremony near Kapuni in Taranaki this morning to remember the 150th anniversary of the battle of Te Ngutu o Te Manu. It was here that Maori under the command… Audio
Archdeacon makes powerful gesture in death
In a powerful symbol of reconciliation between Maori and Pakeha, the Anglican Archdeacon Tikituterangi Raumati was buried in the grounds of the Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary's in New Plymouth… Audio
Shock in Taranaki at suggested closure of Stratford Racing Club
A decision to slate the Stratford Racing Club for closure is being met with disbelief in the central Taranaki township which fears more than 125 years of history will be lost. Video, Audio
Mongrel Mob members converge in Whanganui for funeral
Hundreds of gang members have farewelled Mongrel Mob member Kevin Ratana who was shot and killed in Whanganui last week. Video, Audio
Taranaki stadium owner considers legal options
The Taranaki Stadium Trust is considering its legal options after engineering reports indicated Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth had an excellent tolerance to earthquakes before it took over ownership… Audio
Dozens of homes damaged in Taranaki tornado
Police say it was lucky no one was injured by a tornado that ripped through several blocks in New Plymouth last night. As many as thirty homes were damaged when it struck about 5:30pm. A small tornado… Audio
New Plymouth tornado struck with no warning - locals
New Plymouth residents say a tornado that tore through several city blocks last night arrived with no warning. Up to 30 houses were damaged, some losing roofs. Police say it was lucky no one was… Audio
Wellington most liveable city? Yeah right, says Taranaki
Wellington currently has bragging rights over Auckland in New Zealand's most 'liveable city' stakes. The capital has recently captured top spot on the Deutsche Bank's list of 'most liveable… Audio
Bereaved families could face huge bills -- funeral director
A Taranaki funeral director fears bereaved families could end up with huge bills if a loved one requires a post mortem. The Ministry of Justice decided it wouldn't renew the Taranaki contract, which… Audio