Taranaki news
Schools session at NPOS shines spotlight on backstage departments
The hard work behind the scenes of a theatre production took centre stage on Tuesday.
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Mānawatia a Matariki - Stratford celebrates Puanga
Lights were glowing brightly in Stratford on Thursday night for the community event.
Mayor Neil Volzke: Plenty to find joy in when you live in Stratford
OPINION: Plenty to be postitive about in Stratford.
Printmaking art wins local accolade
Entrants and their families attended the awards night, on Friday, June 28.
Puanga celebrations at Arvida Molly Ryan
The New Plymouth retirement village celebrated Puanga with a hangi lunch.
Large crowd attends drop-in session
The community has been keen to hear more about the regional council's freshwater plans.
New playground unveiled at Avon School
The new playground features swings and climbing frames for the pupils.
Losing their locks for a worthy cause
Twenty-five Year 13 students and three staff members shaved their heads.
Farmer fears cutting stock numbers only way to meet environmental standards
Farmers head to the drop-in event for the Taranaki Land and Freshwater Plan.
New health practitioner brings wealth of knowledge to South Taranaki
There are now seven doctors and three nurse practitioners working for Ngāti Ruanui.
Toxic clean-up refusal by Crown of Hāwera school site stalls Treaty of Waitangi deal
Hawera hapū wants Crown to clean up asbestos from claim site.
Blue economy options explored in Taranaki
Venture Taranaki is exploring the sustainability of blue economy in the region.
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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
The Country: The PM on his Primary Industries Summit address
Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, Rob Hewett, Hamish Marr.
China's pet lovers provide 'incredible opportunities' for NZ sheep milk
“They treat their pets very much like you treat a child."
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new dairy farmers to the district
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new farmers to Waipā.
Dairy prices suffer big fall at auction, demand from China still subdued
Prices for nearly all the main products declined at the latest GDT auction.
Heroes and innovators recognised at Primary Industries Awards
Winners across nine categories were announced at the sixth annual awards.
What the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fund
Awatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.
Car news & advice
Meet the first EV you can charge to 80% in under five minutes
Nyobolt claims its battery charges twice as fast as current technology in the market.
Extreme E rebrands as Extreme H, ditches electric for hydrogen
Extreme H is designed to be a testbed for hydrogen in the wider motoring landscape.
Chinese cars poised for 33% of global market in 2030: report
This figure represents a dramatic leap from the current 21% market share.
OneRoof property news
Packed to the Rafters star Rebecca Gibney sells her Dunedin home
Stunning house overlooking the ocean had been listed with an asking price of $2.45m.
Kāinga Ora turmoil: Mayor wants answers after controversial housing development paused
She warns there's a shortage of homes in the city.
The big bright-line sell-off: Is the market about to be hit by a flood of cheap properties?
Rule change for investors could lead to a lift in listings.
More Stratford news
Drop-in sessions to discuss freshwater plans
The Stratford session takes place on Thursday, June 27.
Barriers causing issues for tractor drivers
Median barriers are making roads unsafe for tractor drivers, said Andrew Olsen.
Taranaki family raising funds for intensive therapy
The intensive therapy will help Liv reach her milestones and learn to swallow.
Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham
Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.
Stratford Football and Strathmore Golf reports
Weekly round-up of sports reports from local clubs.
Stratford councillors decide on crossing locations
The current crossing in front of the town's glockenspiel will be removed.
Violent history revealed of man guilty of burning his 'soulmate' to death
Leigh Beer has been found guilty of murdering Emma Field. Now his history can be revealed.
Taranaki man found guilty of murdering 'soulmate' after setting her mattress alight
Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold.
School invites all to Puanga celebrations
Ratapiko School principal Victoria Greening-Winiata says celebrating Puanga is important.
Funding boost for Manawatū-Whanganui region
Funding for public transport services and operations in the Manawatū-Whanganui region