'Periods are a resource', says Lucy Peach, who is challenging taboos.

Spiegel Fest 2024 kicks off in Taranaki with 35 performances over 11 days.

Catch Cosentino in NZ this Nov-Dec, blending stunning illusions with real-life stories.

Councils have a year to develop a water services delivery plan for ministerial approval.

Barack Obama's a known fan of one of the acts set to perform at Womad Aotearoa 2025.

Fall for Fancy has been a regular stall holder at the fete since 2017.

Teen entrepreneurs showcase crafts at Stratford fete; gold coin entry, Oct 26, 10am-3pm.

Enjoy lollies, games and a disco at Pioneer Village's Halloween event.

State Highway 3 at Burgess Park reopens; speed restrictions remain post-reseal.

Taranaki fête celebrates 10 years with 120-plus stall sites and live music this Saturday.

Join the Hod Rod scavenger hunt and enjoy train rides at Taranaki Pioneer Village event.

Ten-year-old Aliza shares Fiji's beauty and unity at Stratford's National Day celebration.

Review: With all shows booked out, we ask: please New Plymouth Rep can we have some more?

Annabel Stevenson, 11, wins World Wake Association U14 girls title in Australia.

Mayor Volzke: "No cost to ratepayers"; new crossings funded nationally, improve safety.

Sharon Emirali shines as she fills in for Tina Cross.

Minister Bishop: 'Some projects will be controversial, but will turbo-charge the economy.'

Review: Clever costumes, talented actors and a classic tale make for a great show.

Guest speakers will include award-winning photographers

Change clocks this Sunday; remember to check smoke alarm batteries too!

The first artists to perform at next year's Womad include Queen Omega and Nitin Sawhney.

Samoan culture, Greek myths and more will be in the spotlight in this year's Spiegel Fest

Review: It's pink perfection on the stage at Spotswood Academy of Performing Arts.

Councillors voted unanimously to decline the club's request for space beside Wai o Rua.

Traffic management is in place while the road is cleared

OPINION: The show is weird, wacky and downright wonderful.

The luncheon in Stratford has run for around 30 years.

"It sucks". One councillor had blunt words for the legislative change

The awards began 34 years ago and just over 100 people have since received one.

One of the 10 also won Powerball Second Division.

Wreaths were placed at the Malone Gates in Stratford.

The show is coming to Taranaki fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: Kathryn van Gameren shines on stage in a challenging role.

OPINION: Cast and crew have served up a delectable piece of theatre in this play.

She's a world record breaker and now she's off to Italy to represent NZ, and she's only 16

An additional change was made to allow for rural residents and shift worker needs.

The 18-year-old has clocked up an impressive number of hours as a volunteer.

The Taranaki teenager is equally commited to academics as he is air cadets.

The event was originally described as a ram raid by police

'These are people who help make Stratford a great place to call home' - Mayor Neil Volzke.

Broadway's longest running musical and a magical children's tale are both in the works.

Police were called to the scene shortly after 2am.

Untangle the tinsel and start putting up the lights - 23 weeks until Christmas.

Over 250 people enjoyed celebrating the festival together.

A witness described the incident as 'frightening'.

Wayne Smith took the photos in the 1960s during a women's rugby game.

Lights were glowing brightly in Stratford on Thursday night for the community event.

Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.

The current crossing in front of the town's glockenspiel will be removed.

Public feedback is currently being sought on plans for two new crossings.

Taranaki Arts Festival’s line-up of shows might give punters FOMO.

The bill was described as being 'a double standard' and 'the very definition of racism'.

'Ratepayers are paying for the negligence of one company.' - Councillor Grant Boyde

'We walk in unity today' - Te Aorangi Dillon.

Kyokushin karate club members do well in tournament

The theatre has special significance in New Zealand history as an early 'picture palace'.

Review: There's plenty of praises to sing when it comes to this show.

The NZ Highwaymen are about to get back on the road, touring across NZ in June and July.

A tight deadline meant elected members were working against the clock last week.

The town has come a long way in those 150 years, says the jubilee committee chair.

Plans are in place for a series of pop-up exhibitions around the district.

OPINION: Vets do a lot more than just treat cats and dogs.

Not all elected members have filed their pecuniary interests return

If you suffer from FOMO when it comes to theatre shows, don't read this review.

It has all the ingredients of a great pantomime, but take an adult friend, not a minor.

The event will help raise some much-needed funds for the college.

A profoundly deaf woman says deaf people face many barriers in finding employment

Shamika Hoeta has won the first beauty pageant she has entered.

The classes are open to all, and suitable for beginners.

She's already making plans for her 103rd birthday celebration.

The councillors present were asked to give their personal opinion on one of the topics.

The service took place in front of the town's memorial gates

Wreaths were laid as part of the Anzac Day dawn service in Stratford this morning.

It's a tradition that mayor Neil Volzke says is a highlight in his meeting calendar.

In Taranaki, the event will be marked with a free class and demonstration in New Plymouth.

Kylee Lawrence said there's a village raising the five puppies.

Last year about 50 came for breakfast and the Hywoods hope more will come this year.

Pair had a tough start to life and will be operated on in the next few weeks.