Unusual bylaw to stop boy racing
The bylaws have been in force for years, but it seems few may have heard of them
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Watch NZH Local Focus: Convicted fraudster’s family devastated at judge’s decision
Her husband will be picking up the bills. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Convicted fraudster's family devastated at judge's decision
Her husband will be picking up the bills. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Learner drives luxury car at 186km/h
24-year-old learner driver admitted driving almost twice the limit in his luxury Audi.
Rain to fall in patches through till weekend
A low to the west will bring more showers as it moves across the North Island.
Vandals ransack school, leave swastika
They stole the Maori flag, damaged the pool area and made a swastika out of tyres.
Myrtle rust spreads in Taranaki
A further three locations have been confirmed positive with the fungal pest.
Law change puts deadline on GP enrolment
Infants will have to be enrolled with a GP within six weeks under a proposed law change.
Man hurt after falling through museum roof
The man has been taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg.
Tyres slashed in disabled car park
A man who parked his van in a disabled park found his tyres slashed in New Plymouth.
Violent robbery at fish and chip shop
Two workers have been assaulted at a New Plymouth takeaway shop.
Drivers warned to expect wild weather
Grab the wet weather gear as rain is on its way, and high winds are set to hit.
Watch NZH Focus: New Plymouth prepares for rain
The central North Island is preparing for flooding as the tail end of Cyclone Debbie makes it's way here.
More flights disrupted by fog
Now it's the South Island's turn to struggle with travel woes for air passengers.
Watch NZH Local Focus: NZ Petroleum Conference opens to protests
Grandmothers were amongst those who took part. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: NZ Petroleum Conference opens to protests
Children and grandmothers were amongst those that blockaded entrances to the New Plymouth venue. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: Taranaki Health Foundation launches fundraising drive
The Taranaki Health Foundation has launched a fundraising drive to raise an additional $180,000 for home comforts in the inpatient unit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Prisoner flees on foot while attending funeral
Police are seeking an inmate who has failed to return to Whanganui Prison.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Iwi slams seabed mining proposal at hearing
Ngati Ruanui weighed in on the seabed mining debate - as the hearing into Trans Tasman Resources' application shifted to New Pymouth. Ngati Ruanui’s Debbie Ngarewa-Packer delivered an emotional plea for the decision making committee to decline the application. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: Kiwis released at Lake Rotokare
Two brown kiwis have been released at Lake Rotokare. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Temperatures plummet in the deep south
A cold change sweeping up the South Island this afternoon has seen temperatures drop by double digits in 10 minutes.
School adds Wi-Fi break at break time
A school is taking radical action to get pupils off their screens for at least 45 minutes a day.
Man has neck slashed after confrontation
A group of people doing burnouts led to man suffering slash marks to his neck in New Plymouth.
'Ball of fire' sightings: Expert explains
An expert has weighed in on reports of a bright light shooting across the skies over New Zealand last night.
'Ball of fire' in skies over central NZ
Some people posted on social media about seeing the sky light up, while others described the light as being green in colour.
Toddler's death 'true horror' says Crown
A well-educated father went from a "gentle giant" to a killer.
Father jailed after killing 2yo daughter
Engineer jailed after placing toddler face down on pillow, after she kicked off blanket.
Family of man killed in car crash watched on
The family of a man who died in a car crash near New Plymouth saw the tragic accident happen right before their eyes. Abu Bakar Ramli
Police name man who died in Awakino crash
Police have named the man who died in a car crash on State Highway 3 north of New Plymouth yesterday.
Len Lye Centre struggles to stay afloat
New Plymouth's Len Lye Centre is struggling to pay its bills, with some sculptures broken and unable to be repaired.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Company calls seabed mining proposal a significant opportunity for NZ
Trans-Tasman Resources gave evidence today at the hearing which will determine whether or not they will get marine consents to mine iron ore off the coast of South Taranaki. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Person trapped in two car collision in New Plymouth
A person is trapped after two cars crashed in New Plymouth.