Rodeo body backs change video

A still from the video captured at the Urenui Rodeo on Saturday, which showed a steer wrestling event go on for too long.

New Zealand's national rodeo body has acknowledged processes need to change.

Whio numbers on the rise in Taranaki

After two years of trapping predators Matt and Vanessa Vujcich have seen an increase in the number of whio on their ...

The last breeding season was the most successful for the native whio, or blue duck, population on Egmont National Park.

Wattie's tomato sauce shortage video

Unscheduled maintenance has affected the production of Wattie's tomato sauce, a firm favourite of Kiwis for decades.

If your sausage roll has been without its favourite companion lately, don't fret. Tomato sauce supplies are on their way.

Prosecution over farm sale postponed

A Fraser Smith Rd property in Awakino has been subject to an investigation by the Overseas Investment Office, who has ...

High Court case over land sale won't be dealt with until October.

Rodeo welfare 'breach' investigated video

A still from the video said to have been captured at the Urenui Rodeo on Saturday, showing a steer wrestling event going ...

A Taranaki rodeo may have breached an animal code of welfare after a rider wrestled a steer, using his weight to twist its neck, for longer than allowed.

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Cathedral's two Deans

Jacqui Paterson and Jay Ruka are joint Deans of Taranaki Cathedral.

For the first time Taranaki Cathedral has two Deans.

Fertiliser site development a 'challenge'

The former Ravensdown site in New Plymouth has sat largely untouched since developers announced plans to build a ...

The man behind New Plymouth's biggest retail park has called a nearby proposed multimillion-dollar development too challenging.

Kiwi firefighter's bushfire relief

Nigel Dravitzki, Taranaki/Ruapehu/Whanganui principal rural fire officer, has seen first hand the hard work which went ...

Australia's bushfires are now contained, but one veteran Kiwi firefighter says there's still much to do.

Is Airbnb a factor in NP's rental shortage?

Community Housing Action Taranaki manager Brian Eriksen has been told the popularity of owners using their properties ...

The classic economic model of supply and demand is more of a factor than the popularity of Airbnb, says property manager.

'Water curtain' potentially doomed eels video

Thousands of eels in the Tawhiti Stream were killed after ammonia leaked at a nearby Hāwera meatworks.

Emergency services were trying to contain a hazardous chemical - but that may have killed thousands of eels.

Motorist hospitalised after collision with horse

Two motorists were injured after their cars collided with two horses roaming on a country road in Taranaki

Two Taranaki motorists were injured after separate collisions with two horses on country road.

Fat spill cleanup costs $540k

A fat spill that blocked sewerage for several hours cost New Plymouth District Council $540,000.

The investigation into a fat spill that clogged New Plymouth's sewerage system is ongoing, councillors have been told.

Therapy horse returns after mauling

Miniature horse Bubbles visited the residents of Brooklands Rest Home, her first therapy visit since being mauled by ...

In October Bubbles was almost mauled to death. On Thursday the therapy horse was back at work putting a smile on faces.

Andrew Little: Taranaki's getting an upgrade

Andrew Little says the Government is investing in Taranaki.

There are exciting things happening right here in Taranaki, writes Andrew Little.

Expat's adrenaline-filled bucket list gallery video

Over the past 10 years Dave Macleod has ticked off 44 of his 100 item bucket list.

He's gone skydiving, run with bulls and been punched by a pro fighter, but Dave Macleod insists he's no adrenaline junkie.

News

Van crashes down bank

A van towing a trailer has crashed off Junction Rd, south of New Plymouth.

A van towing a trailer has gone off the road.

The value of infrastructure

It's largely unseen, but Taranaki has billions of dollars worth of infrastructure that keeps it going.

New Zealand Stockcar Teams Championship

Taranaki surf club's success

opinion

Cricket on the radio is our heritage

It's not summer without cricket on the radio.

Yes, I have a radio. Two of them, in fact.

Andrew Little: Taranaki's getting an upgrade

Andrew Little says the Government is investing in Taranaki.

There are exciting things happening right here in Taranaki, writes Andrew Little.

Decades of infrastructure underfunding

The water outage in New Plymouth after Cyclone Gita highlighted the fragility of the city's infrastructure, Holdom says.

OPINION: The bill for our district will be in the hundreds of millions, New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom says.

Is revolution in the air?

New Plymouth National MP Jonathan Young

 OPINION: National MP Jonathan Young star is rising, but is that good for New Plymouth?

Lifestyle

Womad prep begins

Womad setup began on Monday with colourful letters waiting to be placed around Brooklands park.

New Plymouth's Brooklands Park is already transforming into a festival-goers' dream as the set up for Womad NZ begins.

Cooking with love

Goonjan Gupta learnt her love of food from her mum and the family cook back in India.

On Valentine's Day, Witt chef tutor Goonjan Gupta's mind is on her greatest love – food.

Taranaki harness racing reaches centennial

Taranaki Thoroughbred and Harness Racing Club chief executive Carey Hobbs with the Taranaki Trotting Cup in preparation ...

Harness racing in New Plymouth has reached 100 years in spite of a chequered history.

Māori Quartet festival's first pick

Modern Māori Quartet are the first act announced for the The Right Royal Cabaret Festival in June.

The Right Royal Cabaret Festival is returning to Taranaki in June with the Modern Māori Quartet announced as the first act.

A drive back to 1959

The four litre straight six Blue Flame motor fits neatly into the engine bay with room to swing a spanner or two.

Reporter Mike Watson takes a ride in a little piece of America driving around Taranaki.

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