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Duck hunting
Taranaki Daily News photographer Robert Charles followed duck hunters around Ray Potroz's Ratapiko property.
Clifton V Inglewood
Action from the Taranaki senior grade club rugby game between Clifton and Inglewood in Waitara.
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Taranaki Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
Action from the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon held at Ngamotu Beach in New Plymouth
From the Archives - As it was on Broadway, Stratford
Stratford's Lo-Price Supermarket on Broadway to be placed in receivership by debenture holder Trustbank Wanganui. The supermarket is owned by Eric Skinner of Bulls. TH 16.03.1988
Eric Brewer evicted
Eric Brewer's driftwood home was dismantled by New Plymouth District Council workers this morning.
From the Archives - Our Fire Service
The opening of the New Plymouth Central Fire Station on Liardet Street. (undated)
From the Archives - Tarata early settlers
Old Tarata Store which was pulled down in 1965 and replaced with a new store.
Taranaki Body Building Championships
The NBBA Taranaki Body Building Championships were held at the weekend
From the Archives - The Community Hall
The future of Stratford's Town Hall, built in 1902, now hangs in the balance as Stratford Borough Council will soon decide whether to upgrade or demolish it. DN 11/11/1982
From the Archives - Birdman Competition
Thousands of people crowded the beaches, the water and Port Taranaki's Blyde Wharf to witness the Energy FM Birdman competition in February 1988. Mark Josephs and 'The Flying Brick' soar through the skies at the birdman competition. DN 15.02.1988
From the archives - yesterday's churches
The appearance of the Stratford Bible Chapel is to change. Work on proposed extensions is expected to begin in the middle of next month. DN 27.05.1982
Bikes, Blues and Hot Cars
Taranaki Daily News photographer Cameron Burnell captured the action at the Bikes, Blues and Hot Cars festival.
From the Archives - The Circus is in Town!
All concentration from Frespa - one of three plate-spinners from the circus kitchen - in a race against time and broken plates. DN 11.12.1985
Pics of the week
Naeco Laird, 4, from NP, jumps the waves to cool off during a warm evening at Fitzroy beach.
Pics of the week
Armed police pick up a man on St Aubyn St after he was seen walking down the road with a slug gun.
From the Archives - Mt Messenger Tunnel
Taranaki's Mt Messenger tunnel takes on a slightly different shape and a much larger look as a mechanical reamer, operated by Leon Trepels (Auckland) bores it's way into the solid papa formation. The single-lane tunnel will be transformed during the next week or so to two lanes. Downer and Company is doing the work for the Ministry of Works and Development and is working in the evenings only, to minimise interruptions to traffic. The tunnel is closed off at 7.30pm and reopened at 6am, with three half-hour openings during that period. DN 24.06.1983.
From the Archives - Transport
Some of the biggests movers on Taranaki roads over the years.
This massive Petralgas methanol plant component is eased through New Plymouth's Eliot St into Devon St East intersection this morning during the early stages of a 5 1/2-hour journey from Port Taranaki to the Waitara Valley site. TH 28.07.1982.
Wild Appetite - day one
Day one was spent ledge fishing and then long-lining at Mokau with Steve McEwen
Whangamomona Republic day
Taranaki Daily News photographer Robert Charles caught all the action at Whangamomona Republic Day.
From the Archives - The Building of Centre City in 1988
New Plymouth's mall Centre City was built in 1988, here's a look at how it went up.
WCNI cycling champs
Action from the WCNI cycling champs held at the Bell Block Velodrome in Taranaki.
From the archives - Devon Street businesses
Former offices of AMP Building in Devon Street West, New Plymouth. Photo taken circa 1978.
Surf lifesaving at Oakura
Action from the Surf lifesaving Central region event held at Oakura Beach in Taranaki.
Out the back on four legs
Taranaki Daily News Reporter Hannah Fleming goes Horse riding along the White Cliffs with the Taranaki Horse Trekking Club. L to R Rodney Jupp on Buddy, Hannah Fleming on Jimmy, Trudi Davis on Dusty.
Daily News - 2012 in photos
Volunteer searchers gather to lay a wreath as a tribute to the three climbers lost at sea during the Paritutu tragedy.
Taranaki Daily News Homepage
Councillor to quit finance job to paint
Hawera woman on trial for 'car-jacking'
Activist calls for creation of Maori reserves
Lesbian teen fights criminal case over girlfriend
Rebuilding trust the issue for Uruti man
TRC to take over Yarrow Stadium
Mass gathering as schools celebrate