Robin Martin
Hungary proud to put first chink in Iron Curtain
Hungarian New Zealanders gathered around the country this weekend to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the 1956 uprising against communist rule. 1,100 refugees came to New Zealand when Russian… Audio
'Surf rage' about safety not tribalism - surfer
Surfers say surf rage is mainly about safety, not about being territorial. But a Massey University lecturer isn't so sure and he's starting a PhD into 'surf rage'. Audio
No surprise no Maori on New Plymouth Council, iwi leader says
A Taranaki iwi leader says it is no surprise that not a single Maori candidate has won a seat on the New Plymouth District Council. Audio
Peace hikoi protests Waitara Lands Bill
About 200 people have taken part in a peace hikoi in north Taranaki protesting against the Waitara Lands Bill which had its first reading in Parliament today. Audio
A cup of coffee and a korero on offer at New Plymouth cafe
A cup of coffee with your Te Reo is helping people take Maori language out of the classroom and into the community in New Plymouth. Audio
Mokau slip could be costing Taranaki $250,000 a day
A massive slip which cut Taranaki off from the north of the country is estimated to be costing the region at least $250,000 a day, in delayed freight and transport. Video, Audio
First-of-its-kind national surfing reserve proposed for Taranaki
A first-of-its-kind national surfing reserve is being proposed for Taranaki that will encompass many of the region's prime surf breaks. Video, Audio
Mt Taranaki climbers caught in debris during rescue
Three climbers plucked off Mount Taranaki last night had a lucky escape after being caught in falling debris while the rescue operation was underway. Audio
Maori representation no-go area for NP politicians
Three months on from New Plymouth's peace hikoi to support Māori wards on the council and contenders for the top job at next month's elections are avoiding the issue. Audio
Call for candidates to take a stand on Maori representation
Out-going New Plymouth Mayor Andrew Judd says Maori representation has become a virtual no-go area for those vying for public office. Audio
School billeting under threat due to health and safety changes
The Kiwi tradition of being billeted out while on school sports and cultural exchanges may soon become a thing of the past due to health and safety regulations. Audio
Feral cats reaching plague proportions, beekeeper says
Feral cats are reaching plague proportions in New Zealand's back country and no-one seems to want to take responsibility for the problem, a Taranaki beekeeper says. Video, Audio
Anti-1080 activist plan direct action
Anti-1080 activists in Taranaki are vowing to take direct action to halt a massive drop of the pest control poison in Egmont National Park. Our Taranaki reporter Robin Martin was at a crowded meeting… Audio
Call for pants to be included in girls' school uniform
A transgender student at New Plymouth Girls' High School is calling for pants to be included as part of the official school uniform. Audio
Manganui field delighted with heavy snow
The huge dump of snow which has closed roads and knocked out power to homes has also delighted ski fields, particularly the unheralded club-run Manganui field on Mt Taranaki. Video, Audio
Man arrested after New Plymouth shooting
The police in New Plymouth have arrested a man after a shooting yesterday evening. We hear from some locals who heard the shooting. Audio
Armed Offenders Squad called out to New Plymouth house
Police are attending an incident on Marama Crescent, New Plymouth after reports that shots were fired, Taranaki reporter Robin Martin is there. Audio
New flights into Whanganui save airport from closure
New flights into Whanganui Airport have saved it from potentially being closed - and given it a vital link to the outside world, the city's mayor says. Video, Audio
Len Lye Centre smashes visitor expectations
The Len Lye Centre in Taranaki has smashed visitor expectations in its first year with 150,000 people coming through the doors, a third more than predicted. Video, Audio
Access to Taranaki walkway at risk
A stoush between a Taranaki farmer and the Department of Conservation is threatening public access to one of the region's most famous walks, the White Cliffs Walkway. Video, Audio
