New ZealandTaranaki man jailed for brutal murder of father, step-brotherTaranaki man who murdered father and half-brother in frenzied attack jailed for 20 years.17 Sep 12:49 AM
New ZealandMan admits drug driving causing best mate's deathThe crash happened at Piopio on December 30, 2019.16 Sep 01:48 AM
BusinessLevel 4 hit: House sale numbers drop to lowest level since 2014Lockdown started 11.59, August 17: sales affected for nearly half the month.13 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandWet wet wet: A soggy weekend is on its wayRain is expected to hit most of the country tomorrow, and it will be heavy in parts.26 Aug 06:25 AM
Kahu100-year-old proud to be among those vaccinated at MōkauMere Wihongi is old enough to remember the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic.24 Aug 08:39 AM
KahuNew Plymouth Airport terminal, Te Hono, finalist in international architecture awardThe winners of the Prix Versailles Airports 2021 will be announced in November09 Aug 10:42 PM
SportTwo arrested after fight involving Taranaki rugby squadThe incident occurred after the side's 33-19 win over the Hawke's Bay Magpies.09 Aug 03:12 AM
Kahu'We've listened, we've learned': Māori to get more say on street names'To have our language on land that has been subject to raupatu is a small thing to ask.'03 Aug 11:52 PM
New ZealandGovernment considers new call for compulsory lifejackets on small boatsThe two friends went to pull up cray pots when their boat was flipped by a large wave.03 Aug 02:24 AM
New ZealandPM's second Covid jab; nearly 700,000 Kiwis now fully vaccinatedPM to update on vaccine rollout progress ahead of her second jab in Hamilton.28 Jul 01:22 AM
New ZealandSecond death from synthetic cannabis batch - warning of paralysis, seizuresDrug users in Taranaki urged to be cautious after two deaths and a hospitalisation.27 Jul 10:42 PM
New ZealandNZ's wettest and sunniest spots: Westport and New Plymouth singled outThere is exactly five weeks left until spring.27 Jul 07:58 PM
New ZealandCovid traces in Taranaki wastewater likely Delta variantThree new historical cases reported in MIQ today.26 Jul 02:10 AM
New ZealandJust 80 people turn up for Covid tests in Taranaki despite ministry's appealHealth officials trying to rule out community transmission had a slow day yesterday.24 Jul 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Get tested': Plea for Taranaki residents recently returned from AustraliaAnyone with Covid symptoms in New Plymouth is asked to get tested.24 Jul 06:26 AM
New ZealandTaranaki travellers from Australia should get tested: Ministry of HealthThe ministry's advice comes after Covid-19 was detected in New Plymouth wastewater.24 Jul 03:41 AM
New ZealandCovid traces in New Plymouth wastewater show 'system is working'"If there is an undetected outbreak there ... it's an additional back-up measure."23 Jul 10:50 PM
EmploymentCare provider fined $552k over woman's death at support homeThe woman drowned when left alone in a bath in October 2016.23 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandNoisy neighbour murder: 'Cold-blood' killer jailed for life'That guy didn't deserve it,' killer Tristan Locke told cops.20 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQA ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.12 Jul 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirefighter retires after 56 yearsFirefighter Jes Sorensen is retiring to write his memoir and work on his house.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandShip at centre of Covid scare to return to NZ early next weekThe Viking Bay and another fishing vessel remain off the NZ coastline with sick crew.09 Jul 12:45 AM
New ZealandDrink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crashThe 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.08 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandOfficials 'jumped the gun' on MIQ, says Viking Bay agentBloomfield said members on ship returning to New Plymouth for MIQ, however port rejects07 Jul 09:40 PM
New ZealandLotto's latest multi-millionaire claims $13m Powerball prizeLotto's latest multi-millionaire has claimed their $13 million prize in Powerball.01 Jul 10:38 PM
KahuMāori council seats bring cuts to general councillorsSouth Taranaki will lose one seat on the Taranaki Regional Council.01 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandChild sex abuse material: New Plymouth man jailed 3 years, 9 months'Child sexual abuse imagery is not a victimless crime, it involves real children.'30 Jun 05:06 AM
New ZealandFugitive drowned in stream he used as escape routeThe coroner dismissed concerns family members raised about the circumstances of his death.23 Jun 05:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirst rail tour group gets 'royal treatment'Two new rail options look set to boost the Ruapehu winter visitor season.13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealedShocking number of cases over the last decade.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandMid-air drama: PM's flight diverted, passenger suffers medical emergencyThe Air NZ aircraft carrying Jacinda Ardern was heading from Auckland to Nelson.26 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers trial: Accused breaks down as interview played to juryOfficer A said staff were visibly upset after Allen Ball was pronounced dead.20 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers' trial: Victim unchecked in cell for 30 minutes, jury toldThe jury was shown more CCTV footage today.19 May 11:30 PM
