Taranaki
Positive Ageing mobilises after council scraps aged working party
The working party is being disestablished under new Mayor Max Brough's committee structure.
Around the motu: Robin Martin in Taranaki
Robin discusses news from Taranaki including the fight against invasive golden clams in Lake Rotomanu. Audio
New Plymouth's crisis recovery café gets government funding boost
Crisis cafés offer an alternative to brightly lit, busy, clinical spaces, says the mental health minister.
Lake to be drained in fight against invasive clams
The invasive clam Corbicula fluminea was found in Lake Rotomanu on 8 November, the first discovery in NZ outside the Waikato River.
From Bella to Bobo: Top dog names revealed
Names that leapt out of the pack this year included Chicabella, Chico Chan and Gyeoul Winter.
New Plymouth readers check out more than 667,000 books
A historical novel set during the Vietnam War was at the top of the list of adult fiction issues - again.
'Just a disaster': Friends' dream fishing trip ends in nightmare
Two women were hurt injured as they were thrown into the air and crashed back on deck during a bar crossing.
'Grinch' mayor may save Winter Festival
Max Brough who campaigned on a rates cap dressed as the Grinch in New Plymouth's Christmas Parade last weekend.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Taranaki
MetService says storms have been forecast for the Stratford and New Plymouth areas today.
'Do not swim' warning issued for New Plymouth beaches
The district council says its wastewater system has overflowed and has the potential to reach Waiwhakaiho River and Bell Block Beach.
Whangārei man misused customary fishing rights, banned three years
A man has been banned from collecting seafood, after extending his customary authority to issue permits well beyond its boundaries.
Wētā the size of mice released into the wild
The critically endangered Mahoenui giant wētā is one of the world's largest insects. Audio
'Walk up and get a tattoo': NZ Tattoo and Art Festival returns
Thousands of people are expected to cram into New Plymouth's TSB Stadium over the weekend for the festival. Audio
Teen fatally stabbed after failed sheep rustling mission, court told
Rakai Jacob Thompson, 26, appeared in the High Court at New Plymouth charged with the murder of Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley.
Bill for new Taranaki bypass nearly doubles to almost $600 million
The budget for the Mt Messenger Bypass has climbed up in costs from $365 million to nearly $600m.
Work underway to replace pipes after almost century underground
The New Plymouth District Council is replacing about 306 metres of 1930s cast-iron pipes.
Boardwalk upgrade could impair iconic mountain photos
For many enjoying the Pouākai Tarns walk, getting the perfect shot of the maunga reflected in the water is a big drawcard.
Iwi vs iwi at Taranaki Tū Mai festival
More than 5000 uri of the eight iwi of Taranaki are expected to come together in Ōpunakē to celebrate their unity through cultural activities and friendly sporting competition.
Activists, minister at odds over pig crates amid undercover footage release
Animal welfare activists, public submitters and the associate agriculture minister are still at odds around the use of farrowing crates and mating stalls at pig farms. Audio
Man charged with murder after death in New Plymouth CBD
Another man who was found with critical injuries died at the scene.
