New Plymouth's Len Lye Centre is struggling to pay its bills, with some sculptures broken and unable to be repaired.

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.

A person is trapped after two cars crashed in New Plymouth.

Watch: A young Auckland woman who was accosted and assaulted in what appears to be a racially-motivated attack has been "flooded" with support.

Too little "huff and puff" and too much screen time, childhood obesity study finds.

A German woman missing on Mt Taranaki since Monday is now being assessed by paramedics.

A man has died in one of two serious truck crashes that have closed roads in Timaru and Taranaki this morning.

Former pharmacist loses registration after being convicted on child pornography charges.

Missing man was "always pushing the limits", says shocked friend.

Police have located the body of a man who was swept away while crossing Waiwhakaiho River near New Plymouth this afternoon.

Firefighters are working to free someone from a crashed car in New Plymouth.

A service station attendant chased off a knife-wielding man.

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.

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.

A truck driver had a lucky escape after it ploughed through a fence and flipped over in a paddock on SH3 in New Plymouth this morning.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a boutique hotel in the heart of the city.

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