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Summer Vineyard Tour
The Summer Vineyard Tour came to New Plymouth's Bowl of Brooklands on Saturday night. Photo ID: 06-TDN-CBcab00029.jpg
Classical Guitar
The Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School played at the Gala Performance on the Hatchery lawn at Pukekura Park. Photo Id: 23TDNJC-CG1.jpg
Teddy Bears Picnic
The annual Teddy Bears Picnic was held on the Hatchery lawn at Pukekura park. Photo Id: 23TDNJC-TBP1.jpg
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Stags v Firebirds
The Stags crushed the Firebirds in a record-breaking Twenty20 match at Pukekura Park on Wednesday night.
Surf lifesaving champs
Central Regional Surf lifesaving champs held at Oakura Beach.16-TDN-AJ-SURF5.jpg
Pics of the week
Wilmina van Hoof, 81, jumped from the Auckland Sky Tower twice. Photo ID: 09-TDN-RCOBC014.jpg
Opunake Beach Carnival
The annual Opunake Beach Carnival was held on Saturday, Taranaki Daily News photographer Robert Charles went along. Photo ID:09-TDN-RCOBC039.jpg
Festival of Lights
Taranaki Daily News photographer Robert Charles went along to the Festival of Lights in Pukekura Park on Friday night. Photo ID:07-TDN-RCFOL020-1.jpg
Pics of the week
New years eve downtown New Plymouth. L to R Nathan Wilkins, Louise Corlett, Shae Fairhurst, Lana Ayling and Rio Quilter party the night away at Our Place on devon street.
A day at the races
Thousands of people turned up to the Family Fun Day Raceday at Pukekura Raceway in New Plymouth on Tuesday.
Slip n slide
Young and old gathered at St Josephs primary school to have a go on the huge slip n slide
Photos: Christmas Eve Pics
A very busy Paradise Valley Berry Farm on Corbett road Bell Block. 25-TDN-AJ-STRAW1
Laneway art
A number of Taranaki Artists held an outdoor art exhibition on James Lane near the Huatoki Plaza on Friday night.
Candlelight delight
New Plymouth's Carols by Candlelight rebounded from a near-death experience and proved more lively than ever on Sunday night. Photo ID: 12-TDN-AJ-CBC1.jpg
Christmas Parades
Santa was busy over the weekend attending the Hawera, Waitara and Inglewood Christmas parades. Photo ID: 12TDNJC-WCP8.jpg
Energy Honda Cross-country Series
The Energy Honda Cross-country Series was held at Blue Mountains in Tarata on Saturday. Photo ID 11-TDN-AJ-MX7.jpg
New Plymouth Christmas parade
Hundreds of people descended on New Plymouth's Devon St for a glimpse of the jolly fat man and his friends.
Taranaki Maori Sports Awards
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Yolla accommodation up close
The 650 tonne accommodation module started its journey from Fitzroy Engineering to Port Taranaki at 10.30pm Tuesday night
Little nippers
The Fitzroy Surf Life Saving Club held their junior training over the weekend. Photo ID: 07-TDN-CBslsf00004.jpg
Photos of the week
Is summer on it's way? This photo of Roxy Bishop and her dog, Zave, makes it seem so.
TDN Fashion awards
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Pic of the week
Every Friday our photographers will choose the best photo of the week and add it to the gallery. This week Andy Jackson got inspired by New Plymouth dancer Brad Carter, 18, who won the ITL National young performer of modern dance for 2011. So what will be next week? you'll have to wait and see, but rest assured it will be a doozey.
New Plymouth dancer Brad Carter, 18, has won the ITL National young performer of modern dance for 2011
The Doune garden
The Doune garden, now owned by Jennifer and Mac Peterson, is a beautiful spot on the outskirts of New Plymouth.
The RWC at its best
New Plymouth has played host to three Rugby World Cup pool games over the past few weeks and the Taranaki Daily News photographers have been out in force capturing the action. This is a selection of the best game day and fan pics from the three matches.
Phoenix Morris dancers
New Plymouth hosted a gathering of morris dancers from Wellington, Palmerston North and Auckland at a Wassailing ceremoy at Kairau Lodge over the weekend. Photo ID: 19TDNJC-PMD1.jpg
RWC match gallery - Ireland v USA
The RWC opened in spectacular style at Stadium Taranaki last night, Ireland defeating USA 22-10. 12-TDN-RCUVI015.jpg
World Cup fans
The children and staff at ABC New Plymouth celebrated the arrival of the 2011 Rugby World Cup by working on their skills with Tony Penn.
Four times as much fun
The final round of the 4WD Taranaki club champs were held on Frankley road in New Plymouth over the weekend
On tour with the Ranfurly Shield
On Wednesday the Taranaki rugby team took the Ranfurly Shield on a tour of the province.
Black powder
Taranaki photographer Thomas Busby sent in these photos he took at a get together for black powder gun enthusiasts.
Taranaki win Ranfurly Shield
The Ranfurly Shield is back in Taranaki arms after they beat Southland 15-12 last night
It's Snow Time
Taranaki Daily News photographers Cameron Burnell and Robert Charles were out and about around the province yesterday catching images of the snow. Photo Id:16-TDN-RCTSNW0052.jpg
Dragons beat Falcons
The Bell Block Marist Dragons beat the Feilding Falcons 34-33 on Saturday. Here are some photos of the action.
All Blacks v South Africa
All Blacks v South Africa
All Blacks v South Africa at Westpac Stadium, Wellington.
Mt Taranaki powder
Taranaki Daily News photographer Andy Jackson spent the day in amongst the snow on Mt Taranaki, this is what he came back with. Photo Id: 27-TDN-AJ-MNT13.jpg
13-hour standoff
FAMILY PHOTO: Antony Ratahi, left, in a photo that appeared on a Facebook tribute page which was created on the day of his death.
Rippa Rugby Competition
Lepperton School won the Taranaki Rippa Rugby Competition and will now get the chance to represent the region at the Rippa World Cup in Auckland later this year.
Lots of lanterns
Families from the Egmont Village earth child playgroup celebrated the shortest day with a lantern festival.
Port to Park
The Taranaki Daily News Port to Park fun run and walk was held on Sunday. Photo id: 13-TDN-AJ-P2P16.jpg
Pae Rangatahi kapa haka festival
The Taranaki/Whanganui regional Pae Rangatahi secondary schools kapa haka festival was held on Saturday. Photo id: 13TDNJC-WKH9.jpg
The Spirit of New Zealand
The Spirit of New Zealand Training Ship on an afternoon sailing in the waters outside Port Taranaki.
Spot the difference: Art or graffiti
According to the New Plymouth District Council the only thing that separates graffiti vandalism and art is authorisation. Yesterday the Taranaki Daily News took to the streets and photographed a variety of what the council term art and graffiti. See if you can spot the difference. Let us know which you prefer.
2011 Bride Of The Year Competition
2011 Bride Of The Year Competition
The annual parade of brides and their entourages at the Quality Hotel Plymouth International in New Plymouth made for a very colourful night. 16-TDN-AJ-BRIDE11
Ship wreck
The 30-tonne Gleaner had to be crane lifted from the sand at Ngamotu beach yesterday, the second time in less than three years. 05TDNJC-GLEANER.JPG
Dream Tour finals day
The final of the Dream Tour event was a repeat of last year's final, but this year it was Sally Fitzgibbons who took out first place while Carissa Moore had to settle for runner up. With a second win under her belt Fitzgibbons takes the world title ratings point lead and can claim to be, at least until the next event, the current world number one.
ASP Women's Pro Tour Round 3
The ASP Women's Pro Surfing Tour at Back Beach. Paige Hareb exits the water after her heat 30-TDN-CBasp54.jpg
Dream Tour round two
Round two of the ASP Dream Tour event was held in fun head high waves at New Plymouth's Back Beach. Here's a selection of photos from the early heats.
NZ Women's Open
Windy conditions made things tricky for competitors in the NZ Women's Open. 27TDNJC-SMW3.JPG
Storm chaser
Here is a selection of photos from the stormy conditions over the last two nights. 27-TDN-AJ-WIND8.JPG
Awakino Tunnel
Road workers use a giant jack hammer to chip rock away in the Awakino Tunnel 15-TDN-CBawktw04.JPG
Up, up, and away
There were several kiteboarders enjoying the perfect conditions at East End Beach on Monday. 12-TDN-RCKS0006.jpg
Zirka Circus
Acrobat Yue Peng, 11, practises his balancing routinein preparation for Zirka Circus which opens in New Plymouth on Wednesday. 12-TDN-CBzcit07.JPG
Taranaki from Above
Aerial photos of Taranaki shot from a light aircraft and a glider plane. 10-TDN-CBglp05.jpg
Weet-Bix Tryathlon
More than 1300 children entered the Weet-Bix Tryathlon at Ngamotu Beach on Wednesday.
North Island Secondary Schools Softball
North Island Secondary Schools Div 2 Softball Tournament held at Hicks Park in Bell Block.
Pilot Night
Photographer Cameron Burnell caught a ride on The Westgate Pilott Boat who were taking the Methanol Ship Golden Izumu out of port last night.
Taranaki 4 Canterbury
About 3000 people turned up to the Bowl of Brooklands on Friday for the Taranaki 4 Canterbury charity concert.
Womad Welcome
Womad artists were greeted and given a tradional Maori welcome at Owae Marae on Thursday.
Taranaki Scolastic Surfing Champs
On Monday Fitzroy Beach played host to the Taranaki Scholastic Surfing Champs. 08-TDN-RCTSS0005.JPG
Autumn Mountain
Autumn has begun and on cue the south easterlies have started to blow, making for colder nights and mornings. The upside is waking to a beautiful snow dusted Mt Taranaki. Photographer Robert Charles caught the sight this morning.
Christchurch Cathedral
New Plymouth Digital Insight workers Ash Peters, Ian Olliver and Rob Frost got much further inside the Christchurch cordon than many others through their work using digital camera technology to find signs of life in the rubble. These photos were taken by them from inside the Christchurch Cathedral.
Two minutes of silence
People all over New Zealand stopped what they were doing and remained silent for two minutes at 12.51pm yesterday to remember the dead in Christchurch. In New Plymouth hundreds observed the silence at St Mary's cathedral and Puke Ariki landing.
Christchurch chaos
Taranaki Daily News photographer Cameron Burnell caught captures the destruction in Christchurch.
Disaster struck
Taranaki Daily News photographer Cameron Burnell said the damage to Christchurch was far worse than the September 2010 quake. 25-TDN-CBccf11.JPG
Tangi honours a man born to lead
Hundreds of people attended the tangi of respected Taranaki Maori Leader Lindsay MacLeod at Parihaka.
Final journey: Hundreds of people attended the tangi of respected Taranaki Maori Leader Lindsay MacLeod at Parihaka.
Vintage hay day
About 1600 people attended the Toko Lions Club's vintage hay day. 20-TDN-AJ-VHD07.JPG
Quake aftermath
Aftermath: Cameron Betts went back into Christchurch on Wednesday to capture the damage and drama after Tuesday's quake.
Christchurch Quake
A 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch at 12.51pm on Tuesday. There is a huge amount of damage and several fatalities have been confirmed.
NPBHS swimming sports
New Plymouth Boys' High School has their swimming sports on Friday. Jonathan Cameron took a look
Fish fingers
There was plenty of fish being caught off the coast of Waitara on Saturday. But no one managed to catch the $20,000 tagged snapper. 21TDNJC-2SH1.JPG
Water spout
Water spouts were spotted off the coast of New Plymouth for most of the morning and early afternoon today. Here is a collection of images from several photographers who emailed their shots in.
The River Road - Paddling Patea To Waitara
River Road
The River Road - Paddling Patea to Waitara. Reporter Matt Rilkoff and Photographer Cameron Burnell travel from Patea to Waitara by canoe.
Songbird Brooke Fraser
MORE FM Winery Tour: Songbird Brooke Fraser entertained a crowd of 2200 at Sentry Hill Estate.
MORE FM Winery Tour: Songbird Brooke Fraser entertained a crowd of 2200 at Sentry Hill Estate.
Who's Eno?
Do you know Eno? I don't but I'd like to.
On Tuesday the Taranaki Daily News outed Mikaere Gardiner as the street artist known as Eno.
Sun, surf and sea
Taranaki's leading surf lifesavers enjoyed all three on the second and final day of their championships at Oakura Beach on Saturday.
Sun, surf and sea: Taranaki's leading surf lifesavers enjoyed all three on the second and final day of their championships at Oakura Beach on Saturday. ID: 14TDNJC-TSO9
Top horsemanship
El Caballo Blanco: The Dance of the White Stallions.
El Caballo Blanco: The show was a crowd pleaser. ID: 14TDNJC-ECH3.
Trash that dress
Newly wed Lisa Rolf thought it would be a good idea to trash her faux wedding dress with paint then auction it off on trade me for Ronald McDonald House
Wave riders
A twilight session of the Taranaki surf lifesaving champs at Oakura Beach.
Joel Meuli and Glen Anderson coming in first during the mens board rescue at the Taranaki Surf Lifesaving Champs at Oakura Beach. ID: 09-TDN.TBSLSCO3
Water safety lessons feel like fun
St Joseph's Primary School New Plymouth were at East End beach learning all about water and beach saftey as part of a beach education programme held by Surf Life Saving New Zealand.
Fun in the sand: Joe Douglas, 5. ID: 09-TDN-AJSAFE06
A wine and food lovers day out
The Okurukuru Food and Wine Festival
Time out: Sarah Brooks, Kimberly MacVycar and Nicole O'Neil.
River Roading
Matt Rilkoff and Cameron Burnell made it up the Patea river just in time for the inaugural Huinga Hall Homebrew Festival.
The Hollies
Bowl of Brooklands rocks to the lively Hollies
Raising roof: Die-hard Hollies fans spread their picnics and revelled in the music of the Hall of Fame hit sensations at the Bowl of Brooklands. ID: 07-TDN-AJhollies8.jpg
The River Road
Take a look at what Matt Rilkoff and Cameron Burnell have been up to so far on their journey up the Patea River and back down the Waitara River.
The River Road: The testing stage
On the river: Photographer Cameron Burnell and reporter Matt Rilkoff show off their excitement ahead of their journey on the River Road.
Joe Cocker and George Thorogood
Over 5000 people turned out at the Bowl of Brooklands on Friday night to see two classic rockers, Joe Cocker and George Thorogood.
Rocker George Thorogood performed at the Bowl of Brooklands on Friday night.
Surfing at Fitzroy
Taranaki Daily News photographer Andy Jackson went out to Fitzroy Beach to capture the local surfers riding the waves.
Surf's up at Fitzroy Beach.
TSB Bank Taranaki Open Fours Bowls
Onehunga's Gary Lawson has a bowl during his game against Lepperton.
Russia vs Taranaki Invitational
Russina supporter Reguina Blair, right, feeds the Russians traditional food after the game.
Car and train crash in Taranaki
The scene where a car and train collided near Stratford, Taranaki, killing a woman and injuring two others.
Morris 8s run proudly
Drivers from Whangarei to Mosgiel drove their way around Taranaki in their restored Morris 8s.
David Crooks from Wellington at Cape Egmont.
Oakura Beach Carnival
About 7000 people turned up to the annual Oakura Beach Carnival on Saturday. Those who attended were entertained by music, hypnotists, skydiving and IRB displays, the big dig and the crowning of the Miss Taranaki, Miss Teen and Junior Miss titles.
Detonate Festival 2010
Big Bang: About 1500 people turned up to enjoy exploding caravans and cars, live bands and DJs, mud slides and the car of regrets at Detonate Festival in Urenui for New Year's Eve.
Central Districts v Auckland Aces
Close to 4200 cricket fans turned up to New Plymouth's Pukekura Park to watch the Central District Stags host the Auckland Aces. The Stags whipped the Aces by eight wickets.
Central Districts v Auckland Aces: A day out at the Twenty20 cricket.
Central Districts v Northern Districts
Central Districts' three left-arm spinners wove their magic to help their side to a comfortable six-wicket win over Northern Districts in a Twenty20 cricket match at New Plymouth's Pukekura Park.
More than 3000 people watched the Central Districts Stags spin their way to victory .
Meerkats at Brooklands Zoo
New Plymouth's Brooklands Zoo got five new meerkats on Tuesday.
New Plymouth's Brooklands Zoo got five new meerkats on Tuesday.
Christmas at the Bowl 2010
Christmas time: About 4000 people enjoyed Christmas at the Bowl on Sunday.
Hawera's Pushbike Pub Crawl 2010
Pedal pushing: Riders enjoy the day out on Hawera's annual Pushbike Pub Crawl.
Waitara Christmas Parade 2010
Crowds of people who lined the streets in Waitara to catch a glimpse of the man in red.
It's Christmas time in Waitara: The Christmas Parade 2010.
Inglewood Christmas Parade 2010
Weather did not deter the crowd of people who lined the streets in Inglewood to catch a glimpse of the jolly fat man.
It's Christmas time: The Inglewood Christmas Parade 2010.
Fancy hand and footwork
Fancy hand and footwork: Competitors at the Central North Island marching contest.
Tattoo enthusiasts come from all over
The New Zealand Tattoo and Art Festival at New Plymouth's TSB Stadium was a major hit. Photographer Andy Jackson went along to capture the action.
Inky business: New Zealand Tattoo and Art Festival.
It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas
Taranaki Daily News photographer Andy Jackson went along to New Plymouth's Christmas parade.
Santa comes to town: At the New Plymouth Christmas Parade 2010.
Fun at the A&P Show
Photographer Andy Jackson went to check out the action at the Egmont A&P Show in Hawera. To purchase these photos simply visit our offices in New Plymouth or Hawera or phone 06 759 0808.
Clowning around: Dad Greg Robbins watches his daughter Ashlee, 3, take the prize on the clowns.
Taranaki Daily News Fashion Art Awards 2010
To purchase these photos simply visit our offices in New Plymouth or Hawera or phone 06 759 0808.
Fashion and creativity: The Taranaki Daily News Fashion Art Awards.
Celebrating 125 years
New Plymouth Girls' High School recently celebrated their 125th anniversary. Here are some of the photos from the festivities.
New Plymouth girls Colleen Baird, Joan Tuffery, Pam Wray and also Diane Roberts who had flown in from Australia to visit family and attend the Jubilee. These four pupils who have remained firm friends, attended NPGHS during the years 1959 - 1961.
Dragonboating for a good cause
The Taranaki Dragons took on the Waikato Treasure Chests in a friendly dragon boating regatta at the Waitara River on Saturday. Both teams are partly made up of breast cancer survivors and supporters.
Dig it in: A mixture of both teams for the second race of the day.
Up goes the garden
Gardens are go: The Vertical Garden outside the Taranaki Arts Festival building in New Plymouth.
Gardens are go: The Vertical Garden outside the Taranaki Arts Festival building in New Plymouth was designed by Tracey Peryman. The project is part of the Taranaki Rhododendron and Garden Festival.
North Harbour v Taranaki at North Harbour Stadium
Taranaki player Ben Souness collides with North Harbour player Nafi Tuitavake.
Waitara Yacht Club 50th anniversary sail
Taranaki Daily News photographer Robert Charles went along to watch the Waitara Yacht Club celebrate it's 50th anniversary with a sail.
Setting sail: Merv Lightbody soaks up the sun during Waitara Yacht Club's 50th anniversary sail.
Taranaki Daily News 2011 calendar
Your Calendar 2011 features over 50 photographs depicting the essence of Taranaki as seen through the eyes of the Taranaki Daily News Photographers. Calendars can be purchased from Taranaki Newspapers offices in New Plymouth and Hawera. Individual photos can be purchased through dailynewspics.
Taranaki Daily News 2011 calendar.
Let's celebrate
At the Kapuni Gas Treatment Plant 40th birthday party.
Celebrate good times: Laura Malowaniec and Vector Kapuni Gas Treatment Plant site manager Paul Miller chat during the plant's 40th birthday party.
Right hooks and roulette
The smack of leather on chin in the boxing ring and clunk of marble on steel at the roulette table were all part of the atmosphere at the Fight for Good charity boxing event in New Plymouth.
Action shot: Stacey O'Carrol shakes the pins of Johnny Gray.
All Blacks scrum coach comes to visit
All Blacks scrum coach Mike Cron was in town working with the Taranaki ITM cup team's forward pack.
Inside knowledge: All Blacks Scrum Coach Mike Cron was in town working with the Taranaki ITM cup team's forward pack.
Serious air, serious thrill
Taranaki Daily News Photographer Andy Jackson snapped these awesome photos at the Rotomanu mountain biking jump park.
Big air: Jay Olliver shows how it's done.
Sky high
Taranaki Daily News Photographer Jonathan Cameron went sky high and captured these images from around Taranaki.
Sky high: Aerial pictures taken from around Taranaki, October 5, 2010.
Women on White-water
The annual North Island Women on White-water (WOW) kayaking event was held in Taranaki. Photographer Andy Jackson was there to capture the action at Meeting of the Waters just outside of New Plymouth.
Keri Monks coming down the Tail Race.
Taranaki Daily News Half Marathon
More than 1200 runners and walkers enjoyed near perfect conditions when they competed in the 30th Daily News half marathon in New Plymouth.
Ready, set, go: Start of the runners section.
Endeavour comes home
Nearly invisible through the fog and foul weather the HMNZS Endeavour was towed, guided and bumped into Port Taranaki. Here for a visit to its home port the naval supply vessel carried 4000 tonnes of water as ballast and three New Plymouth students who had joined the ship in Wellington for a taste of life at sea.
Nick Long, 17, John Le Pine, 17, and Adam McLoughlin, 16, in the engine room.
Spring Festival
The Taranaki Earthwise Playgroup had a Spring Festival to celebrate the Equinox and the start of Spring.
Aurora Burnell picks up are colourful bunch of flowers.
No limits 2010
Mud run: Kids from a variety of schools took part in a mud run near the Meeting of the Waters Scenic Reserve.
Call this spring?
Wednesday 22, 2010: Snow, rain, sleet and brilliant sunshine - Taranaki got it all.
Fun times: Tayla Brown, 19, with her 13-week-old pup Marty.
Kite surfing
Kite surfers enjoyed the windy conditions at East End beach in New Plymouth.
Trevor Masters out on the sea.
Canterbury Earthquake 2010
Taranaki Daily News photographer Andy Jackson went down south to capture the aftermath of the 7.1 earthquake that hit Canterbury. This is how it looked two weeks later.
Four young ladies walk arm in arm through Latimer Square.
Taranaki Classics rugby match
A Taranaki Classics rugby match was held at Yarrow Stadium as a curtain raiser to the Taranaki v Canterbury game. The teams featured all former Taranaki reps from the 60s to present.
Craig Eaton with the ball followed by Bryce Robins.
A day in the life of...
The Royal New Zealand Ballet went to New Plymouth Girls' High School to showcase what it is like as a member of the company.
Beauty and grace: The Royal New Zealand Ballet.
Audience warms to Dave Dobbyn
Dobbyn's Classic Hits Acoustic Church tour at St Andrews Church New Plymouth.
Dobbyn's Classic Hits Acoustic Church tour at St Andrews Church New Plymouth.
Rugby league
Heartland Premiers took on Auckland Premiers at the Clifton Rugby Club.
Dylan Moses gets tackled by a group of Auckland Players.
Taranaki training
The Taranaki rugby team were hard at work training ahead of their next match against Auckland.
Taranaki rugby practice at Yarrow Stadium: James Broadhurst, Craig Clarke and Michael Bent.
Out and about with Andy Jackson
Shots from around Taranaki
Sunset from Back Beach New Plymouth. Brock Wills, 14, on his skim board takes some time away from homework to unwind at Back Beach.
Sports wrap - August 28, 2010
Peringa goal keeper Stefan Walsh punches the ball before team mate Alex Clarke can get a head to it.
Better than we know
Taranaki Daily News chief photographer Jonathan Cameron went on an eight-day Outward Bound course. These are some of the photos from his journey.
Te Kainga Bay.
Taranaki v Waikato
Go Taranaki: Supporters at the Taranaki v Waikato ITM Cup rugby match in Hamilton.
Slash at G-Taranaki
Slash at G-Taranaki
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Slash greets fans as he arrives in New Plymouth.
G-Taranaki comes to Taranaki
On stage: California Guitar Trio's Paul Richards at the G-Taranaki Festival Launch at Puke Ariki.
Perfect flying weather
Cold, crisp weather provided near-perfect flying conditions in Taranaki. Taranaki Daily News photographer Cameron Burnell used the opportunity to go for a cruise in the Norfolk Aero Club's Polish military plane and snapped these shots.
Sports in focus: July 12 - 18, 2010
Club rugby semifinal. Tukapa vs Coastal at Sanders Park. Lagen Kumeroa for Tukapa tackles Kelvin Weir.
Smokefree Rockquest Taranaki 2010
Inglewood High School Band Sticks 'n' Stones who won the Regional Finals of the Rockquest. Bass Player, Callum Rutherford, 16, Drummer James Drummond, 16, Singer Adam Colless, 16, and Guitarist Layton Otene, 16.
Wet weather in Taranaki
The weather was wet and wild in Taranaki over the weekend.
Taranaki road worker Jack Hywood.
New Plymouth v Hamilton XVs
Images from the match between NPBHS XV and Hamilton Boys' XV this week.
The pre-game haka.
Port to Park
Close to 500 people took part in the 35th Taranaki Newspapers Port to Park fun run and walk in New Plymouth on Sunday. Photographer Andy Jackson joined in the fun.
More than 500 people took part in the 35th Taranaki Newspapers Port to Park fun run on Sunday. Here are some of those getting into the event.
Taranaki Bride of the Year
It was a chance to relive the magic of the big day at the Taranaki Bride of the Year held on Saturday night.
Waitara's Tiger
Four year old Deuel Nevin has just got his golf handicap. He and his dad Terence Nevin are members of the Waitara Golf Club.
Boxing - Taranaki Daily News
Fight night at the New Plymouth YMCA
Zac Brown from Gisborne VS Niko Nicholson from Ngaruawahia.
White tigers arrive in Taranaki
A trio of white tigers have arrived in Taranaki and are ready to roar for the public.
Friday night at Womad 2010
Womad 2010 kicked into action on Friday. The weather may have been chilly but the action and music were hot.
Sir Cliff Richard and the Shadows rock the TSB Bowl of Brooklands
A crowd of about 14,000 enjoyed a slice of good, old fashioned rock'n'roll as Sir Cliff Richard and The Shadows played at the TSB Bowl of Brooklands.
Taranaki Daily News Weekly Sport Photos: February 22 to 28
Adam Fraser, left and Todd Velvin, Fitzroy B Premier crew during the Taranaki IRB champs at Opunake Beach on Saturday.
Taranaki Daily News Weekly Sport Photos: February 15 to 21
Mike Morresey, Ultra Distance Runner at Pukekura Park Published TDN 19/2/10
Taranaki Daily News Weekly Sport Photos: February 8 to 14
Jono Ussher, from Huatoki Taranaki, in his match against Van Smith of Manawatu during the Christie Cup.
Photographers Weekly Sports Wrap 1 - 7 February
A surfer enjoying conditions at Back Beach in New Plymouth.
Summer shots - Taranaki Daily News
Cullen, 2 left gives big brother Jake, 4 Bouterey a cool down with the hose. The NPDC has warned there may be water restrictions later in the summer if we don't get more rain.
Parihaka International Peace Festival
The annual Parihaka International Peace Festival once again hosted hundreds, treating them to a mix of music, arts, workshops and debate.
Shapeshifter at Butlers Reef Hotel
Shapeshifter gig at Butlers Reef Hotel. "K.P." (Killer Puha - Kyle Popham) with "A sun shining soundsystem" (not pictured) warm up the audience before Shapeshifter.
New Plymouth's Christmas Parade
People lined Devon St in their thousands to watch the ever-popular Christmas parade.
Mini Motorcross championships 1 November 2009
Mini Motor Cross Champs at the Barrett Road Motor cycle park. Perfect weather for the new track, a mini version of a proper motorcross track.
What a blast: The 2009 fireworks display
More than 15,000 jammed into the Bowl for New Plymouth's annual fireworks display on Saturday night.
The Targa Rally races through Taranaki
Images from the 15th annual Targa Rally during stages held in Taranaki.
Loud and legal
The rev of the engines and the roar of the crowd took over Bell Block on Sunday for the Street Legal Drag Racing event.
James Cunnifer takes off in his Ford Cortina.
Miss Saigon at TSB Showplace New Plymouth
Miss Saigon at TSB Showplace
The audience arrives at Miss Saigon performed at New Plymouth's TSB Showplace
Taranaki Daily News 2010 calendar
Your Calendar 2010 features over 50 photographs depicting the essence of Taranaki as seen through the eyes of the Taranaki Daily News Photographers. Calendars can be purchased from Taranaki Newspapers offices in New Plymouth and Hawera or purchased through dailynewspics.
Taranaki Daily News 2010 calendar
National Volunteer Firefighter competition
National volunteer firefighters competition held in Oakura
Firefighter Justine Stewart from Manaia drags the dummy to the finish line.
Taranaki Daily News Half Marathon
Despite the weather it was all go for the Taranaki Daily News Half Marathon on Sunday.
Despite the weather it was all go for the Taranaki Daily News Half Marathon on Sunday.
Veterans on parade
Former and current soldiers took over the main street of Waitara on Sunday afternoon as part of celebrations for the 9th New Zealand Army Association Soldiers' Day.
Taranaki club rugby finals 2009
Former Taranaki player Kevin Barrett, right, tries to charge down Weston Newman's clearing kick during Saturday's Taranaki senior thirds grand final in New Plymouth.
Having a ball
North Taranaki primary schools battled for supremacy on the netball courts and football and rugby fields in New Plymouth yesterday. Taranaki Daily News photographer Robert Charles captured some of the action.
Fine strike: Mangorei's Joel Glynn clears the ball against Woodleigh.
Fieldays 2009
Thousands flocked to the first day of Fieldays at what is a crucial time for the agriculture industry. Taranaki Daily News photographer Robert Charles captured the action.
Any old iron: Claire Law and Morrie Olsen, from Putaruru, look at a piece of sculpture made out of farming equipment.
Taranaki Anzac Day Services photo gallery
Chairman of the Stratford RSA Geoff McClelland reads during the ANZAC dawn service held at the Cross of Rememberence in Sratford.
Weetbix Tryathlon
Weetbix Tryathlon
Images taken from the 2009 Weetbix Tryathlon at Ngamotu Beach in New Plymouth.
Taranaki wallpapers for your computer
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Put a slice of Taranaki on your computer. Use the right-hand mouse button to save the image to your computer. Click for standard or wide
Taranaki From Above
The big Ensco-56 jackup drilling rig is towed out of Taranaki waters, completing a two-year Pohokura assignment that saw it installed 15 km off the Motunui coast and having drilled five production wells.
Daily gallery
A firefighter uses an axe to peel some of the roofing back after a suspected arson at Hurworth Hall, at 6am on Sunday the 16 November 2008.
Anzac Day 2008
Veterans Earnie Stuck, Pat Sole and Bill Ellison march during the 10am parade at New Plymouth on Anzac Day.
ITU Continental Cup Triathlon
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Images from the ITU Continental Cup Triathlon held in New Plymouth on Sunday.
A royal visit for Taranaki
This week a Royal Spoonbill, a native bird of New Zealand, dotted down at Port Taranaki to have break while migrating to winter feeding grounds.
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