New ZealandKiwi family's heartbreaking trip across ditch, and an MIQ XmasOut of the 10 weeks away, four of those have been spent in managed isolation.24 Dec 11:00 PM
EntertainmentWomad pulls pin on planned 2021 festival in MarchNew Plymouth-based music and arts festival will be back in 2022, say organisers.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's you, Aotearoa: Whānau of 5 Million are Our Heroes Award 2020 winnersWe all played our part to stop the spread of Covid-19. These are our stories.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid blunder: Cargo ship crew allowed to skip isolation protocolsCrew wandered New Plymouth streets despite not meeting the 14-day isolation period.10 Dec 05:08 PM
New ZealandCambridge man admits attempted murder, assault chargesRyan Joseph Wenzlick admitted both charges in the High Court at Hamilton today.07 Dec 09:43 PM
New Zealand500 parking sensors deactivated after two explodeAt least two sensors have exploded recently in the city.26 Nov 06:36 AM
TravelExploring Surf Highway 45 - one stop at a timeThere's more to the Surf Highway 45 than meets the eye.25 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Lightning strikes plane, tornado and flash floods in WaikatoMore rain has fallen in Taranaki in the last day than all of last November.25 Nov 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like a death sentence': This cancer kills 500 Kiwis a year but new trial offers hope"It felt like a death sentence. I didn't feel like I had a future to look forward to."18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew coffee business roasted over 'offensive, bizarre' nameOCD sufferers outraged by a coffee roastery's business with the same initials.17 Nov 09:39 PM
New ZealandHelicopter called to Mt Messenger crashHelicopter called to car down a bank at Mt Messenger.16 Nov 05:13 AM
New ZealandWeather: Spring turns to summer in southThe nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Taranaki eruption 'likely' in next 50 yearsStudy focuses on disruption to economy, infrastructure and road to recovery post eruption.13 Nov 07:09 PM
New ZealandTragedy at crossing: Husband killed, wife fighting for life after celebrating All Blacks win at pubNew Plymouth couple Keith and Lou Roebuck were on SH1 in Tokoroa when tragedy struck.02 Nov 04:39 PM
New ZealandSpecial report: How did NZ's 'hero' port worker get Covid-19?He was NZ's 1530th reported case of Covid-19. He likely also saved us all a headache.22 Oct 07:17 PM
New Zealand'It's a bit of a major': Liquor ban lapses after council blunderBar owners in New Plymouth say unruly behaviour is on the rise after council 'slip-up'.22 Oct 05:32 AM
New ZealandKiwi dad's breast cancer battle: 'If I hadn't gone to the doctor, I'd be dead'A Taranaki dad has a message for other men after he was diagnosed with breast cancer.19 Oct 10:05 PM
New ZealandMaritime Union wants foreign ship crew tested before docking in New ZealandThere are renewed calls for crew of foreign vessels to be tested for Covid-19.19 Oct 07:29 PM
New ZealandCovid concern: Napier Port refusing to let log ship dockThe Ken Rei logging ship is anchored offshore and carrying 21 crew members.18 Oct 11:01 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Concern over ports 'justified', expert saysNew case justifies concern over sea ports being possible virus entry points, expert says.18 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandVessel with close contacts of new Covid-19 case anchored off NapierThe Ken Rei logging ship is anchored off Napier.18 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandElection results 2020: How did New Plymouth turn red?Jonathan Young puts surprise loss of New Plymouth down to Covid-19 and PM's popularity.17 Oct 11:29 PM
New ZealandBomb squad secures suspicious packagePolice are keen to speak to anyone who may have information in relation to this incident.15 Oct 07:50 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCocaine, MDMA and cash found in arrested man's crashed carPolice tracked down the man after he was involved in a crash on Sunday evening.29 Sep 06:01 AM
New ZealandAnti-lockdown protests: 'Fight for your rights and freedom'Child protester clutched a sign depicting PM Jacinda Ardern as Adolf Hitler.05 Sep 07:19 AM
New ZealandNational: $4.8b for school buildings, looser zoning controlsNational signals a looser approach to school zoning and would fund roll growth.31 Aug 02:10 AM
New ZealandPressure on Green co-leader to pull support for green schoolJames Shaw has been warned by own party to pull support for a wealthy private school.27 Aug 08:34 PM
New ZealandCops accused of manslaughter face new chargeThe officers now face another manslaughter charge in relation to the incident.26 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after death in Taranaki last nightThe charges came after a man died in the town of Korito last night.22 Aug 08:39 PM
New ZealandMan dies in Taranaki shootingPolice called to incident at Korito 16km south of New Plymouth.22 Aug 10:18 AM
New ZealandIt's a fine Saturday - will Aucklanders obey lockdown rules?But don't get too excited. The thunder could be back as early as tomorrow evening.21 Aug 06:41 PM
