Green School coming to NZ
The school, based on a model used in Bali, is being designed by the engineers behind U2's world tour stage.
Parvovirus outbreak in South Taranaki
A disease that kills dogs is rife in South Taranaki and already five or six dogs have been euthanised, vet warns.
Wanted van found
Police spent an hour looking for a van after receiving reports of a teenager being dragged into it.
Proud mum moment
When Brandy Scott released her first novel, her mum was so proud she organised a launch event for it on Brandy's birthday.
Big rise in contaminated recycling
Are New Plymouth residents giving up on recycling household waste?
Mighty marlin draw fishing fans to New Plymouth
A man from Southland came up to Taranaki to try a spot of fishing - he ended up with the biggest marlin catch of the week at 156.8 kilograms.
Gas firms fined for LPG discharge
Three gas companies plead guilty to health and safety charges, fined more than $400,000.
Chopper legend crashed fighting fire
Well-known Nelson pilot recovering at home after Tasman wildfire helicopter crash.
Contaminated groundwater not harmful to health
A report shows groundwater contamination on industrial sites in Taranaki is not harmful to health.
Helicopter flight for artist
Leon's painting of helicopters fighting the Nelson bushfire took the nation by storm, and now it's taken Leon up in the air with the helicopter pilot who loved it so much he wanted to buy it.
One dead in crash
A person has died after a serious crash involving a car and truck in the King Country.
Brothers get one over McCaw
Not many sportspeople manage to finish ahead of Richie McCaw. Two New Plymouth brothers did it.
Outrage loves company
OPINION: There is nothing quite so comfortable as a good, old-fashioned feeling of outrage.
Jim Tucker: Lime scooters, being cool and getting elected
Coolness is essential, and scooters didn't rate. Until now.
Polytechs go back on the tools
OPINION: Education Minister Chris Hipkins believes he has the plan to fix ailing polytechnics.
Marlon Williams in New Plymouth - review
When my partner asked if I could get us review tickets to Marlon Williams who was performing in New Plymouth on my birthday, I was dubious.
Cafe balcony turns into stage
The deck of a New Plymouth cafe was transformed into a stage on Saturday afternoon.
Pungarehu Golf Club battlers aren't sheepish
Some golf clubs do raffles to raise funds. A rural Taranaki golf club keeps sheep on its course to sell.
German DJ heading to NZ
Stefan Hantel has never been to New Zealand but he's been dreaming about it for many years.
