Man admits being a drunk bully
7 min ago Man who assaulted a stranger who gave him a cigarette admits he was being a bully.
Teen turns life around
18 min ago Tremaine Hayes has completed his NCEA level two qualifications since being arrested, lawyer says.
'Sorry' for anthem shame comments
11:45 AM A councillor who hit headlines after saying he was ashamed to sing the national anthem has apologised for his comments.
Anthem comments spark backlash
A petition wants councillor Murray Chong out of office after he made controversial comments on the national anthem.
The national anthem - why NZ has two
Did you know the country has two anthems and God Defend New Zealand was only recognised in 1977 - 99 years after it was translated into te reo?
Drink driver nabbed twice in 90 mins
Undeterred after police stop, a drink driver grossly over the limit chose to drive again.
New TSB boss looks ahead
"We cannot do what we have always done because things are moving so quickly," TSB chief says.
Possums targeted in 1080 drop
Possums and other pests will be targeted in upcoming 1080 operation in Egmont National Park.
Fatal crash under investigation
Taranaki police want to avoid a repeat of 2018's atrocious road toll but it's not been a good start.
"Get the Mt Messenger bypass built"
New Plymouth's mayor explains why a $200 million roading project is crucial.
Surf's up for East End
East End Surf Club took at the top spot at a regional surf lifesaving competition over the weekend.
Name of crash death driver revealed
Tributes have been paid to the young man who died in a car crash on SH3 near Inglewood on Sunday.
Free shuttle bus trial at North Egmont
A four-month trial of a free shuttle bus service is about to start at North Egmont Visitors Centre.
Councillor's comments damaging
OPINION: Taranaki is an amazingly diverse place full of incredible people. Our opinions are also diverse.
'Original language' gripe makes sense
OPINION: He is right, we should go back to the "original language" of this land.
A disappointing legacy
If you don't want to sing the anthem in te reo, fine. But the Māori version is nothing to be ashamed about.
Around the world by bike
Jo Taylor has been travelling the world on her bike and has finally come home to NZ.
Secrets of South Taranaki
The district is home to some of New Zealand's best stuff, it's just not in a guide book.
A history of the electric jug
Linked to early iron and copper kettles, which were used for cooking, these evolved into tea kettles, taking on different forms in different countries through the centuries.
A game of survival
For artist Shannon Novak being a closeted gay man felt like carrying a disease with no cure.
