Former world champ's new coaching gig
A household name thanks to her rowing prowess, Philippa Baker-Hogan is bringing her skills to small town Taranaki.
All eyes on iwi over bypass plan
There is a lot riding on the Mt Messenger bypass for all involved, but for different reasons.
Man critically injured in crash
First aider helped badly injured man at the scene: "He was pretty badly broken up."
Farewell party turns funeral
A Taranaki teacher with leukemia planned to celebrate his life with friends. With hours to go, the party became a funeral.
Fundraiser not for fainthearted
Casualty calves, one of the realities of the annual calving season, are a valued fundraiser for rural schools.
An issue of parking
Businesses involved in a New Plymouth street revamp are petitioning against the proposed changes.
New commercial boss at Port Taranaki
Prominent New Plymouth businessman Ross Dingle has joined Port Taranaki to run its commercial and marketing side.
Right in the horse's mouth
Horses don't generally floss or brush but some do see a dentist now and then.
Eat your way to winter wellness
OPINION: And suddenly there you are. It's winter and we're into the colder months.
Beautician to mortician
Within 48 hours Kellie Harrison went from running her beauty salon to running her first funeral.
Rubbish bags for sale
As New Plymouth moves from bags to bins, there are quite a few surplus red rubbish bags about.
Iwi want couple off kaitiaki forum
Farming couple not tangata whenua so they should not be on kaitiaki group, says iwi lawyer.
Yarrow Stadium complaint won't be investigated
The Auditor-General's office has decided against investigating a complaint into the Yarrow Stadium consultation process.
Plastic drink bottle bashing
She hit him with her car; he smacked her with a plastic bottle on the way to treatment.
More detail on bypass costs
It's a mega roading project with a big budget but some of the finer, financial details are emerging.
Car versus barrier on Mt Messenger
There have been no reports of injuries, a police communications spokeswoman said.
Kitchen designer wins awards
Kitchen designer praised for her "visually stunning" work.
All eyes on iwi over bypass plan
There is a lot riding on the Mt Messenger bypass for all involved, but for different reasons.
Eat your way to winter wellness
OPINION: And suddenly there you are. It's winter and we're into the colder months.
Hospitality and aroha at a tangi
Michelle Robinson thought she had a good grasp on Māori culture - then she went to a tangi.
Retreating into nature
A botanical art class with Dr Tabatha Forbes is like a two-day meditation retreat focused on nature.
Eat your way to winter wellness
OPINION: And suddenly there you are. It's winter and we're into the colder months.
Bars find a way for Black Caps
Legally, only casinos can serve alcohol all night - but that's not stopping a few local bar owners from staying open for the Black Caps.
Building burgers, and better well-being
The benefits of knowing how to cook are well documented. It improves your mental and physical well-being, communication, the list goes on.
