Taranaki
Covid-19: Wastewater testing under way in Auckland, Taranaki
Wastewater testing is being carried out by ESR in South Auckland and Taranaki to see whether the Covid-19 virus has spread further in the community. Audio
Taranaki residents worry level 2 not enough
Opinion is split in New Plymouth over whether New Plymouth should be in Covid-19 alert level 3 along with Auckland.
Council admits downplaying major Māori exhibition
New Plymouth council says it erred by not promoting the powerful Tai Moana Tai Tangata exhibition at its Govett Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre to general news media.
Man accused of Taranaki double murder named
The man accused of a double murder in Taranaki last month can now be named.
Tiny Taranaki dog classified as 'menace' by council
The owners of a tiny German spitz named Coco are appealing after the South Taranaki District Council classified it as a 'menace'. Audio
Govt to ease pathway for Māori wards within councils
The government is to introduce legislation to uphold council decisions to establish Māori wards, the Local Government minister says.
Minimal damage after Port Taranaki fire
Operations at Port Taranaki have resumed after a fire in a storage facility this morning.
Council hopeful of resolving pā tensions at coastal reserve
An historic pa site in Taranaki is one step closer to getting permanent protection from walkers and mountain bikers.
Rātana events underway in scaled-back celebrations
A church service is underway at the temple at Rātana Pā - as morehu make the annual pilgrimage just north of Whanganui for their founder, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana's, birthday.
But events look a… Audio
Man faces two murder charges over Hāwera deaths
A 21-year-old man is facing a double murder charge following the discovery of two bodies today.
Exhibition offers stark interpretation of colonisation
A new exhibition in New Plymouth offers a stark interpretation of the impact of colonisation on Maori. Subtitled - 'a cautionary tale about human endeavour in Aotearoa New Zealand' - it pulls no… Audio
Shock in Hawera after double homicide overnight
The mayor of South Taranaki, Phil Nixon, says he's shocked to hear the police have launched a homicide inquiry after two people were found dead in Hawera early this morning. Emergency services… Audio
Visitors to Taranaki Mounga urged to be prepared
With international travel thwarted by Covid-19, DOC expects many Kiwis will venture into public conservation land during the summer holidays.
New drilling a mockery of climate emergency declaration - watchdog
An energy watchdog says Todd Energy's plans to drill new onshore gas wells in Tikorangi, north of New Plymouth, makes a mockery of the government's declaration of a climate emergency.
Watchdog fears for ancient New Plymouth trees
The Friends of Pukekura Park say New Plymouth's Brooklands and Pukekura parks are paying a heavy price for their popularity and it is calling for boardwalks to protect ancient pukatea trees.
Taranaki has chance to be national leader
The head of Forest and Bird says Taranaki has the opportunity to set the template for what a transition to a carbon neutral economy means for NZ.
Fish Tank Meat Loaf and other barking-mad dog names
Believe it or not, somewhere in New Plymouth there is a dog that answers to the curious name Fish Tank Meat Loaf.
Mt Messenger Bypass: 'We can't afford to keep sacrificing nature'
The head of Forest and Bird says the Mt Messenger Bypass in Taranaki is yet another example of nature being sacrificed in favour of human convenience.
Council seeks to change minds on unpopular water meters
New Plymouth has signalled it wants to begin installing residential water meters next year and start charging households for water usage within four years.
Yarrow Stadium owner dreams of major concerts in Taranaki
Taranaki Regional Council has ambitions to host major music tours by the likes of the Rolling Stones once the stadium's $50m revamp is complete.
