Over a 45 minute period last week, police photographed at least 6 vehicles crossing the centreline on a blind corner, and they say it's time people took it seriously.

NZ adventurer to attempt never-before-tried trip - rowing from Singapore to Darwin, cycling across Australia, rowing to New Plymouth and then a 40km cycle to Stratford.

Former Kiwi tree surgeon left detailed plans for eco developments

Don't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.

What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.

Wet weather today will clear throughout the country making way for a mainly fine Christmas weekend.

There was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.

Organisers of a Christmas fireworks show in Taranaki say anyone who thinks they were hit by debris should contact them.

A tree surgeon who bled to death at the top of a tree when his chainsaw cut his throat was "never reckless", says his former Taranaki boss.

Only five days into November, 10 people have already died on our roads, and police fear another 60 to 70 people could be killed before the end of the year.

It's just the third day of November yet eight people have already died on the country's roads.

It is believed the tractor rolled onto the driver after it collided with a car that was overtaking it.

New Plymouth resident says the tornado dumped a trampoline on his porch.

Lonely Planet described the winning region as having a 'deliciously offbeat new gallery' and being home to 'a magnificent hiking trail'.

Three complaints that Seven Sharp breached broadcasting standards during a story on outgoing New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd have been rejected.

A streaker who invaded a New Plymouth rugby pitch has been slapped with a two-year stadium ban.

Police are searching for a 14-year-old boy who left his New Plymouth home in a distressed state with no shoes on.

It's not just Kevin and Robyn Barrett who are proud of their sons Scott and Jordie joining brother Beauden in the All Blacks' end-of-year

He started as an outside chance, but Neil Holdom's strong campaign won him the New Plymouth mayoralty by 500 votes. Made with funding from NZ on Air

He started as an outside chance, but Neil Holdom’s strong campaign won him the New Plymouth mayoralty by 500 votes. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Reuben Paterson's work Ki te Aroha e Ipo goes under the hammer tonight to raise money for the Taranaki Women's refuge.

Former National Party leader Don Brash says a new anti-separatist campaign may end up donating to one of his old enemies, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

Marae, women's refuges and other social agencies have won funding to house 3000 homeless families and individuals a year in the latest

Motorists say lack of information about closed roads around Taranaki added more than six hours to their journey.

The uncle of a Taranaki teen missing since his boat capsized six days ago has praised the support of the community, as the search continues for the 18-year-old's body.

The search for an 18-year-old whose boat flipped off the coast of New Plymouth about a week ago has resumed this morning.

The search for a missing 18-year-old lost off the New Plymouth coast has continued today.

The search for a missing 18-year-old off the coast of New Plymouth will resume at 7am.

Shot man flown to Waikato with serious leg injury.

The man wanted in relation to this evening's shooting in New Plymouth has been found. Police confirmed they were not looking for anyone else.