Taranaki news
Rugby mates covertly film threesome with woman, then shared it on Snapchat
One of the men plays representative rugby and argued a conviction may impact his career.
Creative Communities scheme helps Waitara artists
The next funding round of the NPDC Creative Communities scheme is open until August 25.
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Tent erected outside garage, homicide probe launched after man dies from fight injury
Emergency services were called to the Waitara home after midnight.
Taranaki teen headed to Italy for world ice swimming champs
She's a world record breaker and now she's off to Italy to represent NZ, and she's only 16
Taranaki Kyokushins host national tournament
Stratford karate students achieved great results at the competition.
Bullseye: Eltham darts players attend champs
Eltham's young darts players did well at a recent national championship.
Stratford District Youth Citizen Awards: Ellie the 'unsung hero' who gets on with it
The 18-year-old has clocked up an impressive number of hours as a volunteer.
Primo staff shaving for a cause
The shave takes place on Saturday, August 10 in New Plymouth.
BNZ Breakers slam dunking to New Plymouth
The Breakers will take on Melbourne United at the stadium on January 13.
Dairy donors filling empty cups with quality milk
The Rankins have donated 5241 servings of dairy through Meat the Need and Feed Out.
Waitara's new roundabout and underpass now open
The new roundabout in Waitara is officially open.
Pukekura Park tea house under new management
The coffee shop in New Plymouth's Pukekura Park is reopening with new management.
Search starts for Taranaki's premier businesses
The category winner and overall supreme winner will be announced in November.
Premium
Whanganui-born, Taranaki-based Shakespeare scholar uncovers The Bard’s philosophy
Roger Peters has published numerous books about his findings.
Editorial: School attendance matters
OPINION: Turning up is the key to a successful school year
Mexico sojourn motivation for debut single
A New Plymouth singer-songwriter has released her first song.
The seven mayors who have already been elected unopposed - and their six-figure salaries
It's an all-consuming job, says Stratford Mayor Neil Volzke.
Rural Ward candidates share their views
Candidates discuss climate change and the three qualities they bring to the table.
TRC Candidate Q&A: Qualities and experience
This week candidates list their governance experience and name the qualities they bring.
Rural news
Bumper season for naked pumpkin seeds
'It’s definitely a labour-intensive operation but we love what we’re doing.'
Two Hawke's Bay locals recognised for 'outstanding contributions' to respective industries
Taylor and Harding honoured for industry contributions.
The PM talks tax cuts on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Dick Tayler, Sir Don McKinnon, Jeremy Rookes.
Kiwi exporters struggling with doubled shipping costs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global rates have nearly doubled since April.
Carbon dioxide levels reach another new record in Wellington
Wellington is showing some of the highest levels of CO2 recorded in New Zealand.
'I’ve worn out many saw blades': Repairing Te Waimate Woolshed
Te Waimate Woolshed was built in 1855.
Car news & advice
2026 Ford Ranger and Everest: what to expect from the mid-cycle refresh
There are also indications of all-new models due by 2030.
Pricing revealed for NZ-bound 2025 BMW 2 Series coupe
M240i xDrive will continue to be the flagship model in New Zealand.
1982 Toyota Hilux crowned 2024 Festival of the Unexceptional champion
Car shows don't always have to be about rare exotics. Sometimes they can be unexceptional.
OneRoof property news
'Talk of the town' - tiny Arrowtown cottage scores $1.5m profit
Vendors had bought the holiday home 12 years ago for $434,000.
Tony Alexander: Markets are betting on steep cuts - so how fast will interest rates tumble?
The speed of the housing market's recovery hinges on interest rates.
Auckland’s ‘worst’ mortgagee sale a triumph - fire-damaged house sells for $430,000
South Auckland home was the target of alleged fire attacks.
More Stratford news
Stratford Z petrol station robbed
The event was originally described as a ram raid by police
Woodburner fee leaves residents in the cold
South Taranaki District Council has almost tripled its woodburner consent fee.
New Plymouth Box Office on the move
New Plymouth’s Box Office is moving to the isite and Visitor Information Centre.
Stratford Hockey Club report
The Stratford Hockey Club had a mixed bag of results this weekend.
2024 Taranaki Whio squad announced
The team features experienced players, new talent and six loan players.
Taranaki produces more first-class refs
Taranaki is continuing to shine on the rugby referee front.
Seven residents to receive Stratford Citizen Awards in 2024
'These are people who help make Stratford a great place to call home' - Mayor Neil Volzke.
All that jazz: NPOS announces two musical productions for 2025
Broadway's longest running musical and a magical children's tale are both in the works.
Charities work together to reach goals in a kiwi way
Two Taranaki charitable organisations are helping each other with fundraising.
New Plymouth's local legends celebrated
The ceremony celebrated the 2024 NPDC Youth and Citizens Awards recipients.
New building for South Taranaki museum
The building is currently housing agriculture and settler artefacts.