New Plymouth rubbish plan out for consultation
New Plymouth residents will be able to have their say on a draft rubbish bylaw.
Caution plea after children's crossing collision
A New Plymouth principal is urging drivers to be vigilant near pedestrian crossings after one of his students was hit by a car while crossing.
Taranaki Civil Defence HQ roof eruption risk
The roof on Taranaki's Civil Defence headquarters is too weak to withstand an ash fall from a big eruption.
1080 drops resume in Taranaki
Four helicopters dropped 61 tonne of non-toxic pre-feed bait. Next step is the toxic pellets.
The 8-year-old metalhead busker
When asked what their favourite song is, it's unlikely many kids would reply Cowboys from Hell by Pantera.
Reno a way of life for Block couple
The Block's former Taranakian says he'd be quite happy living in the backyard.
Children hit by car outside school
Two girls, aged 5 and 13, are in hospital after being hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing in New Plymouth.
Hapū report still pending
Inquiry into hapū affairs after its CEO siphoned cash is yet to be completed.
House fire in Hāwera
A house has been destroyed in Hāwera following a fire in the early hours of Monday morning.
Church minister praises heart surgery
Taranaki church minister Raymond McKie is very familiar with resurrection.
Grandson's war diary quest
The death of his wife prompted this man's mission to preserve his family history.
'Iconic' Taranaki marathon on scrap heap?
Founder of Taranaki marathon believes it "needs to be saved".
Battling incurable cancer
The day Emily Foreman found a dress for her 21st, she also found her cancer had spread.
Arrest after High St incident
A man was taken into custody in the early hours of Saturday following an alleged assault in Hāwera.
Son's attack left father in pool of blood
Son knocked dad out during violent attack and left him lying in a pool of blood.
Tradies urged to talk
A Taranaki builder is urging tradespeople to drop the macho image and not be afraid to ask for help with their mental health.
Our distant relationship from our planet is costing us dear
Sixty per cent of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have become extinct since 1970, according to WWF.
From maiden to married
Having the choice of taking my husband's last name or not is part of what it means to be feminist. Isn't it?
Changing trends at beer o'clock
OPINION: A mate of mine got a bit panicky the other evening over an accident with beer - he very nearly drank some with no alcohol in it.
The 8-year-old metalhead busker
When asked what their favourite song is, it's unlikely many kids would reply Cowboys from Hell by Pantera.
Our distant relationship from our planet is costing us dear
Sixty per cent of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have become extinct since 1970, according to WWF.
From maiden to married
Having the choice of taking my husband's last name or not is part of what it means to be feminist. Isn't it?
New phase in station's 'epic ride'
It's the beginning of a new chapter for Access Radio Taranaki as the station moves into central New Plymouth.
The thrill of the chase
Graeme Duckett's quest to restore his TT500 Triumph is a lesson in the rewards of perseverance.
