Bottom grope leads to court
The man told police he had done it before and the victim didn't mind it.
Water restrictions in central Taranaki
Water restrictions are now in place for the Stratford district until further notice.
Drug dealer caught with $20k of meth sentenced
His criminal and drug-taking activity dates back decades, but John Barry Bevin says he's now cleaned up his act.
Taranaki school principal leaving
A Taranaki school once known for its "Harry Potter"-looking cloak has a new uniform thanks to its former principal.
Catching an inner city rat
Retired oil and gas worker Dave Watson has turned his time to successfully trapping rats in urban New Plymouth.
Father and three sons bowling combo
Former Taranaki Open Fours champion Geoff Hawken is back with his three sons to try and win the title again.
Farmer's 100-metre fall
Trekking along a ridgeline, the ground gave way under Jeff Collingwood who plummeted 100 metres.
Taranaki boxer sets sights on second title
Tarn Reid is returning to Thailand to prepare of a shot at a New Zealand boxing title next month.
Macca's comes to Bell Block
By the end of the year, people looking for their Big Mac fix outside of New Plymouth will be in luck.
Rescued off Mt Taranaki
"She's got stuck and she's made a very brave call to ask for help - please don't hesitate to call."
Investigation into man's death closed
The death of a 33-year-old Taranaki man on a farm has been referred to the coroner.
Unsuccessful candidate's complaint thrown out
Alan Murray believed pre-election advertising for a sitting councillor was unfair.
WWII veteran farewelled
Alan Lepper was one of the last remaining Legion of Frontiersmen who had served 50 years.
Water getting low at North Egmont
People are being asked to bring their own water and self-contained campers encouraged to use their own supply.
'She only worried about leaving us'
As Emily Foreman battled the aggressive cancer taking over her entire body, she worried about how her family would cope without her.
I've resolved to do my bit for our communities and planet in 2020
New Year comes at different times of the year and is celebrated in many different ways.
In a 24/7 industry, I struggled to switch off
Those two years for me were the best of times and the worst of times. I loved and hated it.
A new approach for the future of South Island recreational fisheries
OPINION: I would like to clarify some matters regarding Stuff's recent article 'Hook, line, and sinker: Two approaches to the future of recreational fishing' published January 8, 2020.
Father and three sons bowling combo
Former Taranaki Open Fours champion Geoff Hawken is back with his three sons to try and win the title again.
Garden inspires romance
A couple’s love affair with flowers and colour has seen this old garden thrive once more.
A very fishy country
Fishing has New Zealanders caught hook, line and sinker. It's even more popular than rugby.
Make a small garden look bigger
Layer up your plants, create palettes of colour and texture, and don't be afraid to cut back.
