New ZealandMum's hopes for son's Kiwi eco plansFormer Kiwi tree surgeon left detailed plans for eco developments02 Jan 05:18 AM
New ZealandFine Boxing Day weather in storeDon'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.25 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandXmas weather: What are we in store for?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.24 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandChristmas day forecast to be mainly fineWet weather today will clear throughout the country making way for a mainly fine Christmas weekend.22 Dec 05:35 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere 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.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandCrowd hit by fireworks debrisOrganisers of a Christmas fireworks show in Taranaki say anyone who thinks they were hit by debris should contact them.18 Dec 11:32 PM
New ZealandChainsaw death: 'He was never reckless'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.28 Nov 09:31 PM
New ZealandTruck driver has lucky escapeA 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.22 Nov 01:15 AM
TravelKing and Queen Hotel Suites, New PlymouthShandelle Battersby checks into a boutique hotel in the heart of the city.16 Nov 08:30 PM
New Zealand15 dead in 'disastrous' week on NZ roadsOnly 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.04 Nov 04:35 AM
New ZealandEight dead on roads this month alreadyIt's just the third day of November yet eight people have already died on the country's roads.03 Nov 02:29 AM
New ZealandOne dead after tractor v car crash in TaranakiIt is believed the tractor rolled onto the driver after it collided with a car that was overtaking it.01 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandTornado wreaks havoc in New PlymouthNew Plymouth resident says the tornado dumped a trampoline on his porch.25 Oct 07:34 PM
TravelWorld's second best region is in NZLonely Planet described the winning region as having a 'deliciously offbeat new gallery' and being home to 'a magnificent hiking trail'.25 Oct 08:00 AM
New ZealandHosking didn't breach standards: BSAThree complaints that Seven Sharp breached broadcasting standards during a story on outgoing New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd have been rejected.25 Oct 06:26 AM
SportTaranaki streaker earns Yarrow Stadium banA streaker who invaded a New Plymouth rugby pitch has been slapped with a two-year stadium ban.24 Oct 07:10 AM
New ZealandConcerns for missing teenPolice are searching for a 14-year-old boy who left his New Plymouth home in a distressed state with no shoes on.23 Oct 11:51 PM
New ZealandBarrett brothers make Taranaki proudIt'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 23 Oct 06:43 AM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Another scorcherKiwis heading out today are being advised to pack both sausages and sunscreen as a big high parks itself over the country.22 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandArrests made after armed robbery of New Plymouth TABTwo people have been arrested after an armed robbery of a TAB in New Plymouth. A witness to the robbery at the TAB in Fitzroy told 12 Oct 08:32 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: New Plymouth Mayor pips more experienced rivalsHe 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 Air09 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: New Plymouth Mayor pips more experienced rivalsHe 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 AirWatch09 Oct 01:02 AM
New ZealandReuben Paterson creates art for refugeReuben Paterson's work Ki te Aroha e Ipo goes under the hammer tonight to raise money for the Taranaki Women's refuge.06 Oct 04:17 AM
KahuNo appetite for Brash's 'anti-separatism' - leadersFormer 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.29 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandMarae, refuges funded to house homelessMarae, women's refuges and other social agencies have won funding to house 3000 homeless families and individuals a year in the latest 20 Sep 03:30 AM
New Zealand'I'll never go to New Plymouth again'Motorists say lack of information about closed roads around Taranaki added more than six hours to their journey.19 Sep 07:23 AM
New ZealandMissing teen's uncle praises community supportThe 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.28 Aug 12:48 AM
New ZealandSearch for boatie resumes in New PlymouthThe search for an 18-year-old whose boat flipped off the coast of New Plymouth about a week ago has resumed this morning.27 Aug 11:40 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing boatieThe search for a missing 18-year-old lost off the New Plymouth coast has continued today.23 Aug 04:54 AM
New ZealandMan missing in sea off New PlymouthThe search for a missing 18-year-old off the coast of New Plymouth will resume at 7am.22 Aug 11:46 AM
New ZealandMan in court after shootingShot man flown to Waikato with serious leg injury.08 Aug 08:54 PM
New ZealandMan found after shootingThe man wanted in relation to this evening's shooting in New Plymouth has been found. Police confirmed they were not looking for anyone else.08 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandMilker cut cows' teats off with scissorsClaudio Da Costa, 47, told MPI investigators he used scissors because it was a 'quick and cheap fix for the problem'.14 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandMotorist let off fine for mini parking spotTaranaki drivers tackling the dreaded parallel park could be forgiven for thinking some spaces in New Plymouth are impossible to get into.13 Jul 05:00 PM