A local Catholic leader has stepped in to resolve the case of a cherished Taranaki school's teddy bear being held by Vatican guards.

A group of children from a South Taranaki primary school are appealing to the Pope to intervene in an international kidnapping case involving a very special bear.

Billy Green doesn't know exactly what he would like for Christmas this year, but he does know what he wants to see other children

"Have you ever wondered, how Santa could know If you're naughty or nice each year as you grow? For hundreds of years, it's been

"They feel squishy and are fun to pop." When Taranaki's Bubble Man (aka John Pollard) visited Pembroke School last Thursday, Addison

"Instead of one day of fun we got two. Can't complain about that," says Shane Downs, Kaponga School principal, after wet weather meant

Eltham All Saints' Church is open to visitors today and tomorrow so people can see the 15 stained glass windows that are a stand-out

It's that time of year again when Santa's elves are gearing up to receive letters to Santa - with a little help from New Zealand Post. Every

Love, laughter and lies take centre stage in Forget Me Knot, currently being performed at the Cue Theatre in Inglewood. Set in an

The Ratapiko School Lamb and Calf day was held on Tuesday, October 11 and was very successful, says principal Lisa Hill. She says

The weather gods didn't play nice on the opening night of Stratford Speedway, with the meeting having to be called off only 12 races

It's back, and it will be "bigger, ballsier and better" than before! The Central Districts Big Boys Toys is a must-do show for men

The War Memorial Centre was packed full of plenty of pint-sized pirates and princesses, and all sorts of other Disney themed characters

Children had lots of fun at the Mountain View Vineyard Light Party on Monday night.

What is really in our soil? How long does it really take for landfill waste to break down? How to reduce methane emissions? A group

The Stratford District Council adopted its Annual Report last week at the first council meeting of the new triennium. In recommending

Whether you think your son or daughter is a budding Tiger Woods or Lydia Ko or you just want them to have a go at a new sport and

The Coastal Adult Riding Club Gymkhana was held at the Stratford A&P Showgrounds on Labour Day, October 24. The club ran four rings

The great Stratford bake-off is next month at the Well Cafe as owner Hillary Kieft invites brilliant bakers, clever cooks and dexterous

A Lost Paradise hidden in Pukekura Park Landscape designer Michael Mansvelt has transformed a part of Pukekura Park into a Lost Paradise. Michael

It is believed the tractor rolled onto the driver after it collided with a car that was overtaking it.

A Kiwi woman's 10-year-old son watched her die in a horrific accident at a Gold Coast theme park.

OnFarmSafety managing director Bronwyn Muir says the honeymoon period is over for farmers to become health and safety compliant. Farmers

A Napier woman has been charged with manslaughter five years after the death of Bruce Mouat. She appeared in the Hastings District

Aspiring writers throughout the region were celebrated on Thursday night at the annual Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards presentation

Some of the latest technology is combining with good old-fashioned service and convenience to give Eltham shoppers, residents and

"A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood " Sold out on the West End and Broadway, The Gruffalo has returned to New Zealand. Performances

Pukeiti is bursting forth in more ways than one this spring, with new buds and new developments to delight visitors - and their tastebuds

Global travel authority Lonely Planet has chosen Taranaki, New Zealand, as one of the world's Top 10 Regions for next year in Lonely

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ... " With Christmas now just 60 sleeps away, the Stratford Business Association has