Armed police called to Hāwera
8 min ago A Hāwera property was raided by police with the support of AOS.
Council sewage spill heads to court
18 min ago New Plymouth District Council is being taken to court over a sewage spill which killed native fish.
Elderly couple dice with death
10:18 AM One moment's distraction while driving nearly cost this couple everything.
From punching O'Driscoll to preserving meats
9:00 AM While living in France playing professional rugby, not only did Mikaera Te Whata famously punch Irish captain Brian O'Driscoll, he learnt the art of Charcuterie.
Younger election candidates share thoughts
Which of the election candidates would you take on The Block NZ?
Jail time slashed for DOC blackmailer
A hefty sentence for blackmail has almost been halved by the High Court.
Bluetooth advice instead of fine
The boys in blue will be giving out free advice on Bluetooth in New Plymouth this weekend.
House fire under investigation
Police and fire safety officers are investigating the cause of a house fire in rural Taranaki on Saturday night.
Serious crash north of New Plymouth
Cyclist remains in critical condition after crash with truck on state highway.
Hoax call costs $20k plus
While reports a car had crashed into a river turned out to be a hoax, the cost was no joke.
A man of vision
Lance Girling-Butcher went blind 13 years ago but that doesn't stop wife Ali from asking him to light the fire.
Tomorrow when I eat better
OPINION: What prevents highly capable people from caring more for themselves?
Drug switch could set life back
For three years now a normal life has cost Nick Coulton $10 every three months. From October those same drugs to control his epilepsy will cost $500 - a sum he cannot afford.
Knife-wielding grandfather trespassed
After being trespassed from his grandchildren's address, Paul Hine pulled out a knife.
Missed meetings in Stratford
The numbers are out, and they're not looking good for some Stratford councillors.
Running for council at 22
Christopher James got involved in politics at 16 - but it was only seven years ago.
Rank the candidates
OPINION: STV may stand for simple to vote, but it's not simple to figure out how it works.
Playing the local election name game
Billboards are important in a local election but not enough to get the vote.
Yarrow - a stadium for all events
A long-serving Taranaki councillor is standing for a seventh term to help push through major projects for region.
Rough sleeper still in hospital
A South Taranaki man well known in the region for sleeping rough remains in hospital.
The complex issues surrounding homelessness
Circumstances are not necessarily the only challenge homeless people may face.
Farming our economy
"I respect the climate is changing, but we cannot afford to move faster than the rest of the world in our response."
The exploitation gig
OPINION: The gig economy is often presented as the path to freedom from the 9 to 5 drudgery most of us call a work day. But that's a lie.
Tomorrow when I eat better
OPINION: What prevents highly capable people from caring more for themselves?
Fuel yourself like a machine
OPINION: My role within Taranaki Rugby, and now 'The Chiefs', is a 'Performance Nutritionist'.
The insulin battle
OPINION: Women"s health, that"s what's up. I am a woman, I work with women, I surround myself with strong women and I want the best for women.
Getting ready to let go on the first day of school
Letting go is something mothers of sons need to start practicing from the moment they are born.
