Robin Martin
Wife sentenced to home detention for husband's manslaughter in 2011
A Hawke's Bay woman has been sentenced to 11 months home detention for the manslaughter of her husband six years ago - a death the coroner initially ruled involved no foul play. Video, Audio
Anti-meth rally calls for more support for addicts
Around 150 people marched with the NZ P Pull group calling for greater government support for addicts. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along. Audio
Petition to move Taranaki pedestrian crossing
An online petition is calling for the New Plymouth District Council to move the crossing in Inglewood where seven-year-old Emma Warren was killed last month. Video, Audio
Ranfurly Shield goes to church after Taranaki victory
Taranaki's Fijian contingent made sure the trophy paid due respect for what was indeed a miracle turnaround after their win over Canterbury. Video, Audio
New Zealanders risk blindness with eyeball tattoos
New Zealanders are being warned they risk losing their sight from the controversial practice of eyeball tattooing. An Auckland opthamologist has this year treated the first ever New Zealand patients… Audio
Māori seats referendrum slammed as institutional racism
The Māori Women's Welfare League says if a referendum is held on the future of the Māori seats it will be yet another example of institutional racism against tangata whenua. Audio
Election on minds of Nga Manu Korero competitors
The general election has been on the minds of rangatahi taking part in the Nga Manu Korero national secondary schools' speech competition in New Plymouth. More than 52 schools from around Aotearoa are… Audio
Election on minds of Nga Manu Korero competitors
The general election has been on the minds of rangatahi taking part in the Nga Manu Korero national secondary schools' speech competition in New Plymouth. More than 52 schools from around Aotearoa are… Audio
Uncertain future for volunteer-run community cafe
The lease at the Marfell Community Cafe in New Plymouth expires next month and volunteers are worried it might close down if it's sold to someone who does not support their cause. Video, Audio
Quake strengthening costs could force demolitions
Heritage enthusiasts fear that if the owners of a historic building in Whanganui are given permission to demolish it, it could trigger a domino effect. The owners of Number 1 Victoria Avenue - at the… Audio
Restoration job labour of love
Whanganui woman spends more than $750,000 restoring a heritage building in a labour of love. Video, Audio
Matata residents say Council buyout offers are 'a joke'
The Whakatane District Council says it needs more than 14 million dollars to buy properties at risk from deadly debris flows, but homeowners say that undervalues their homes. Audio
All Blacks get taste of country life
Taranaki is home to the three Barrett brothers. Middle brother, Scott, who plays lock, took a group of curious All Blacks out to visit the family farm. Audio
Green's marine sanctuary could end seabed mining plans
The Green Party's plans to create New Zealand's largest ever marine sanctuary off the Taranaki coast could put an end to a seabed mining proposal before it even gets going. Robin Martin reports. Video, Audio
Police divers join search for missing men
Police divers are joining the search today for two men missing in Tongariro National Park since Saturday. RNZ reporter Robin Martin is at the search scene in Turangi. Audio
50 volunteers help police search for missing men
Fifty search and rescue volunteers are now looking for two men missing in the Kaimanawa forest, who became lost in the bush after fleeing police on Saturday night. Audio
Parents fuming over medical centre's charges for children
Whanganui parents are fuming that the city's main afterhours and urgent medical clinic has begun charging a $10 fee for children under 13 who it treats during normal working hours. Audio
Businesses plea for help following gorge closure
Calls are growing for an economic assistance package for businesses affected by the massive slip which has closed the Manawatu Gorge on State Highway 3. Audio
Skipper convicted of manslaughter
Taranaki skipper convicted of manslaughter following the death of a passenger on his boat who was not wearing a lifejacket. Audio
Plan revealed for derelict New Plymouth state homes
A charitable organisation is hoping to buy about 20 derelict HNZ properties in New Plymouth and build more than 50 affordable homes in their place, but not everyone is convinced by its plan. Video, Audio
