Second death from synthetic cannabis batch - warning of paralysis, seizures
Drug users in Taranaki urged to be cautious after two deaths and a hospitalisation.
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Covid traces in Taranaki wastewater likely Delta variant
Three new historical cases reported in MIQ today.
Just 80 people turn up for Covid tests in Taranaki despite ministry's appeal
Health officials trying to rule out community transmission had a slow day yesterday.
'Get tested': Plea for Taranaki residents recently returned from Australia
Anyone with Covid symptoms in New Plymouth is asked to get tested.
Taranaki travellers from Australia should get tested: Ministry of Health
The ministry's advice comes after Covid-19 was detected in New Plymouth wastewater.
Covid traces in New Plymouth wastewater show 'system is working'
"If there is an undetected outbreak there ... it's an additional back-up measure."
Care provider fined $552k over woman's death at support home
The woman drowned when left alone in a bath in October 2016.
Noisy neighbour murder: 'Cold-blood' killer jailed for life
'That guy didn't deserve it,' killer Tristan Locke told cops.
Covid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQ
A ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.
Firefighter retires after 56 years
Firefighter Jes Sorensen is retiring to write his memoir and work on his house.
Ship at centre of Covid scare to return to NZ early next week
The Viking Bay and another fishing vessel remain off the NZ coastline with sick crew.
Drink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crash
The 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.
Officials 'jumped the gun' on MIQ, says Viking Bay agent
Bloomfield said members on ship returning to New Plymouth for MIQ, however port rejects
Lotto's latest multi-millionaire claims $13m Powerball prize
Lotto's latest multi-millionaire has claimed their $13 million prize in Powerball.
Māori council seats bring cuts to general councillors
South Taranaki will lose one seat on the Taranaki Regional Council.
Child sex abuse material: New Plymouth man jailed 3 years, 9 months
'Child sexual abuse imagery is not a victimless crime, it involves real children.'
Fugitive drowned in stream he used as escape route
The coroner dismissed concerns family members raised about the circumstances of his death.
First rail tour group gets 'royal treatment'
Two new rail options look set to boost the Ruapehu winter visitor season.
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
Mid-air drama: PM's flight diverted, passenger suffers medical emergency
The Air NZ aircraft carrying Jacinda Ardern was heading from Auckland to Nelson.
Taranaki police officers trial: Accused breaks down as interview played to jury
Officer A said staff were visibly upset after Allen Ball was pronounced dead.
Taranaki police officers' trial: Victim unchecked in cell for 30 minutes, jury told
The jury was shown more CCTV footage today.
Taranaki police officer trial: Accused trio's experience detailed
The officers were part of the most high-performing section in South Taranaki.
Police manslaughter trial: Man in cell for two hours without medical help
The trial began in the High Court at New Plymouth this morning.
What Covid-19 taught district's new top cop
Scott Fraser was part of the police response team to Covid-19
Former police officer who stole $4000 will go unnamed
The former officer appeared in the New Plymouth District Court today.
Crane crashes through house roof in New Plymouth
The crane truck has tipped on its side - with its long arm resting on the roof.
HMNZS Aotearoa arrives home for first time
$450m supply ship makes first visit to its ceremonial home port of New Plymouth.
Crowded House concert suspected drink-spiking: Mum's night in ICU
Mum-of-four rushed to hospital after suspected drink spiking at Crowded House event.
Making safe spaces for our rainbow communities
"The reality is it's still not safe for LGBTQI+ people to hold hands in public."
Music to the ears: Crowded House's nationwide tour back on this month
Something to sing about: Crowded House's "To The Island" tour is all go.
Explosions as New Plymouth house goes up in flames
Everybody inside the property at the time managed to get out safely.