New ZealandLocal Focus: Cherry smashes rugby's glass ceilingFormer Black Fern Cherry Blyde is Taranaki Rugby's first female president31 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I wouldn't have been on this planet for much longer': Drink-driver with 40-year history claims sobrietyA repeat drink-driver claims to have ditched the booze and to be enjoying recovery.01 Jul 12:28 AM
New ZealandNew Plymouth council boss on leave following secret emergency meetingIt's understood the behind-closed-doors meeting dealt with an employment issue.28 Jun 05:47 PM
New ZealandStargazers left in awe after spiral appears in night skyJust what caused this spectacular light show over NZ?19 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandThreats against PM Jacinda Ardern triple in three yearsAnti-vax sentiment partly behind steep rise in threats.12 Jun 06:18 AM
New ZealandCambridge tree death: 'Shattered' family pays tribute to amazing mumShe was one of the country's first bilingual teachers at Rakaumanga Kura Kaupapa Māori.26 May 02:47 AM
New Zealand$278k bill for Kiwi oil and gas giant over 'harrowing' sackingsSackings leave oil and gas firm with compensation bill over a quarter of a million dollars21 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to deathThe dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.20 May 04:43 AM
RugbyFinals hosting rights on the line in Taranaki club rugbyNPOB and Stratford/Eltham are early contenders to host Taranaki club finals day.17 May 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirways boss quits after tumultuous Covid years, control tower closure U-turnsPlans to close regional control towers, announced when Covid hit, have been reversed.12 May 11:36 PM
EconomyHousing market: 'Demand has weakened, prices are falling': REINZAffordability, uncertainty and changing financial conditions cited as reasons.11 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandBringing the tūī back to town – how native birds are returning to NZ's restored urban forestsRestored urban forests can return native birds to our cities and improve species richness.08 May 10:04 PM
New ZealandLucky Lotto player scoops $5.3 million winOne player struck the Powerball with three tickets sharing the main Lotto prize of $1m.07 May 09:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I can't even walk properly': Mum's $30K loan for hysterectomy to end painHer pain was so bad she would regularly faint at work.04 May 05:00 PM
KahuIwi considering extending Taranaki kaimoana banIt would mean kaimoana gathering is banned from New Plymouth to Hāwera.29 Apr 02:15 AM
New ZealandHow a single punch shattered the lives of one young coupleViolent attack at New Plymouth bar shows the "danger of alcohol and youth", judge says.29 Apr 02:13 AM
NPCRugby skills session gets Stratford youth preparedChildren from the district enjoyed some free rugby training from local premier clubs.29 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice accused of insensitivity over Kaoss Price's deathKaoss Price, 22, was shot after he rammed a police car on SH3 on Saturday night.22 Apr 08:24 AM
New Zealand'He's only a kid': Friend of Kaoss Price says shooting was unjustifiedThe 22-year-old was shot dead on State Highway 3 after a run-in with officers.21 Apr 08:41 PM
New ZealandKaoss Price fatal shooting: Police reveal he was unarmed and tried to carjack driversThe review would look into how Price's sentence was handled before his death.21 Apr 05:18 AM
New ZealandPolice shooting victim's former rugby mates reveal 'huge future' that never wasKaoss Price's talents even drew a comparison with dynamic All Black Sonny Bill Williams.21 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandFatal police shootings: Call for change in approachA criminal justice advocate says police aren't held accountable for how they treat Māori.20 Apr 04:36 AM
New ZealandKaoss Price shooting: Investigation centres on witnesses and vehiclesPolice would reveal more information later this week.19 Apr 01:16 AM
New ZealandThe man shot dead by police: A dark past and a promise to 'make changes'An associate of Kaoss Price spent some time speaking with him the morning before he died.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice shooting victim rammed patrol car after cops stopped friend's vehiclePolice are expected to give further details during a media conference at 11am today.17 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandFatal police shooting: Victim's history of fleeing officersA man died after he was shot during a traffic stop in New Plymouth.17 Apr 06:32 PM
New ZealandRoads remain closed after fatal police shooting in New PlymouthPolice are expected to give an update this morning following last night's shooting.16 Apr 07:40 PM
New ZealandFatal police shooting: Man dead after officers stop vehiclePolice are working to identify the person and notify their next of kin.16 Apr 05:02 PM
New ZealandReturning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prisonThe inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.08 Apr 03:27 AM
KahuSliver of land sparks confiscation debateAncestral land opposition sparks call for recognition of historic land confiscation.07 Apr 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'Find me a mechanic': Auto industry warns of price rises and safety issuesWorker shortages in the auto industry will lead to price increases and safety issues.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor: Concerns over vaccine mandate - 'it is adding to fear'Mayor Alex Beijen is concerned about the effects the mandate is having on the community.25 Feb 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCollaboration, not competition: Northland school goes subjects-freeRuawai College's new "learning packages" involve themes and experiences.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeer pressure: Teen's illegal skids pins woman to car, injuring legsTaranaki 19-year-old avoids conviction but disqualified from driving for a year.23 Feb 03:55 AM
