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![Galloping into fun for a good cause](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Galloping into fun for a good cause
The dressage hobby horse competition was organised by Bex Dearden.
![Rising costs reflected in South Taranaki District Council's plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rising costs reflected in South Taranaki District Council's plan
'We need to pay more just to keep doing what we are already doing.'
![Taranaki powerlifter on top of world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Taranaki powerlifter on top of world
Ashleigh Hoeta now heads to Turkey where she’ll take on the best arm wrestlers.
![Photo captures a women's rugby game back in the 1960s](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Photo captures a women's rugby game back in the 1960s
Wayne Smith took the photos in the 1960s during a women's rugby game.
![Fish & Game elections approaching](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fish & Game elections approaching
Every region is looking for people who can speak for people who enjoy fishing and hunting.
![SPCA programme helps owners desex cats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SPCA programme helps owners desex cats
With half of the vouchers already booked, people are encouraged to get in quick.
![Scholarship creates opportunities for Taranaki student](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Scholarship creates opportunities for Taranaki student
The New Plymouth student will receive $12,000 over his first three years of university.
![Prestigious accolade for Alton farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Prestigious accolade for Alton farmers
Their efforts to protect biodiversity were recognised at the national awards ceremony.
![Ex international sports star charged with posting 'nude images' of woman online](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ex international sports star charged with posting 'nude images' of woman online
The alleged offending occurred on four separate occasions over two weeks.
![Heavy rain in outlook for lower North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Heavy rain in outlook for lower North Island
Niwa's report covers the outlook for the lower North Island over the next three months.
![Psychology, society Inspirations behind award-nominated artwork](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Psychology, society Inspirations behind award-nominated artwork
Jordan Barnes is one of 77 Parkin Drawing Awards finalists.
![Operatunity's 3 Tenors coming to New Plymouth this month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Operatunity's 3 Tenors coming to New Plymouth this month
Born in the US to Italian parents, Lanza became famous for his voice and stage presence.
![First stage of Waverley pathway project begins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
First stage of Waverley pathway project begins
The first stage of the Waverley pathway is set to be completed in August.
![Pātea Hangi shop filling bellies with kai Māori](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pātea Hangi shop filling bellies with kai Māori
Duty manager Carol Turner says the shop has something for everyone.
![Dates announced for Taranaki backyards trail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dates announced for Taranaki backyards trail
The Taranaki Sustainable Backyards Trail takes place in November.
![Rallying for Stratford Park Project](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rallying for Stratford Park Project
The best place to see the cars up close is the War Memorial Car Park, Helen Cameron says.
![Printmaking art wins local accolade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Printmaking art wins local accolade
Entrants and their families attended the awards night, on Friday, June 28.
![2024 Taranaki Foundation Emergence Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
2024 Taranaki Foundation Emergence Awards
The 2024 Taranaki Foundation Emergence Awards ceremony took place on Friday, June 28. Photos / Alyssa Smith and Ilona Hanne
![Midhirst local inspiring positive change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Midhirst local inspiring positive change
The 19-year-old World Vision youth ambassador taught 40 tricks to a group of dogs.
![Lawless rampage: What car-jacking fugitive did after dumping baby on roadside](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lawless rampage: What car-jacking fugitive did after dumping baby on roadside
Michael Smith stole a car that had a baby asleep in the backseat. Then he went on the lam.