Robin Martin
Is there anti-Maori sentiment in New Plymouth?
Does New Plymouth have a greater culture of racism than the rest of New Zealand? Reporter Robin Martin took to the streets to find out. Audio
Sheep dog trial enthusiasts descend on Taranaki
Hundreds of sheep dog trial enthusiasts have descended upon a remote valley in Taranaki for the North Island Sheep Dog Trial Championships this week. Audio
Misfired explosives legacy of oil & gas prospecting
Taranaki landowners with misfired seismic survey explosives on their properties face 10 years of monitoring, restrictions on land use and the possibility it is recorded on their LIM report. Audio
Taranaki farmer in standoff with oil giant
A Taranaki farmer is involved in a tense stand-off with Shell after refusing to let the oil giant set off seismic surveying explosives on his land. Audio
Taranaki cafe says paid parking trial hurting business
A New Plymouth cafe owner is asking for compensation from Port Taranaki because a paid parking trial at the lee breakwater has left her out of pocket. Audio
Zombie town now a digital leader
Once labelled a Zombie town Whanganui now finds itself shortlisted as the world's smartest community for its leadership in embracing the digital economy. Audio
Waitara one step closer to freeholding land
Taranaki has turned a new page in the history of one of New Zealand's most bitter and long-running land disputes. Audio
Allergy sufferers say raw milk rules unfair
Allergy sufferers say they are being disadvantaged by new rules regulating the sale of raw milk. Audio
New rules putting raw milk suppliers out of business
Raw milk producers say new regulations introduced this month are over-the-top and will force some farmers out of business. Audio
Legendary surfer the star of Easter Masters Championship
Australian surf legend, Bob McTavish, is the star attraction at the Easter Masters Surfing Championship in Taranaki this weekend. Audio
Womad kicks off with new deal
The organisers of Womad New Zealand, which kicks off in New Plymouth tonight, have secured a new deal which guarantees the world music festival will return to Taranaki for the next three years. Audio
Trampers concerned DoC tracks could be closed
Tramping groups fear a review of Department of Conservation tracks and huts could mean some routes are closed or left to third parties to maintain. Video, Audio
Taranaki whio back from the brink
Whio, the native New Zealand blue duck, was declared extinct in Egmont National Park in 1945 - but a successful recovery programme has led to a flourishing population in the region. Robin Martin… Video, Audio
Bargain-basement oil price hits exploration sector
Exploratory drilling for oil and gas has ground to a halt in New Zealand Audio
Kidnap Live - Robin Martin
A 5-year-old Palmerston North girl the police say was pulled into a car while walking to school this morning has been found safe and well. Our reporter Robin Martin's been following the story. Audio
Hikoi traces footsteps of Parihaka prisoners
A silent hikoi has followed in the footsteps of prisoners taken during the sacking of Parihaka in 1881, marking the start of Waitangi commemorations in New Plymouth today. Audio
Taranaki tramp set to ease Tongariro Crossing congestion
The Department of Conservation is looking at ways to ease chronic overcrowding on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Audio
Unlikely allies back oil and gas buffer zones
The oil and gas industry has an unlikely ally in its support for the introduction buffer zones around its Taranaki installations. Audio
Farmers say buffer zones a land grab
South Taranaki farmers say proposed buffer zones around rural industrial sites -- including oil and gas plants -- amount to a council-approved land grab. Audio
Rail crossing death prompts investigation
The Chief Executive of the New Plymouth Council is determined that the death of a pedestrian at a rail crossing on the city's Coastal Walkway this month will never be repeated. Audio
