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
New ZealandWild winds wreak havoc in North IslandOne New Plymouth family were gifted a trampoline after high winds blew it into their property.08 Jul 06:52 PM
New ZealandSupport grows for swimmersSupport is growing for two swimmers who failed to make the cut for the Rio Olympics.20 Jun 02:44 AM
KahuJudd-led hikoi arrives at ParihakaA hikoi of almost 1000 people arrived at Parihaka marae today, led by "recovering racist" and New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd.17 Jun 04:17 AM
TravelThe Devon, New PlymouthEli Orzessek stays at a Taranaki hotel with free mountain bikes.16 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandTruck carrying human waste rollsA truck carrying up to 2000 litres of human poo has rolled and landed on train tracks in Taranaki.17 May 05:46 AM
New ZealandCarers close call in monster hailstormWater poured through the roof at the Omahanui Private Hospital in New Plymouth and left the wheelchair bay in tatters.16 May 07:24 PM
EmploymentSacking for work snooze unfairA hotel worker was awarded over $5000 for being unfairly dismissed after falling asleep during her shift.18 Apr 09:45 PM
New ZealandLucky escape after campervan hits cattleA pair of tourists had a lucky escape after their campervan had its side ripped open in a collision caused by wandering cattle.11 Apr 07:43 PM
TravelRoom Check: Novotel, New PlymouthThe interior design is a questionable combination of pea soup green and floral. And don't expect to be able to lounge around in a robe, because there aren't any.13 Mar 09:00 PM
TravelNew Plymouth: Under the mountainThere's more to this town than pretty parks and coastal walks, writes Susan Strongman.28 Feb 08:00 PM
BusinessHSBC feels Asia slowdown in loan dropEight months after HSBC Holdings unveiled a $100 billion bet on Asia, crashing commodity prices and a slowing Chinese economy are checking Stuart Gulliver's ambitions.23 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandInjured paraglider pilot in stable conditionA paraglider pilot injured after crashing into rocks at a New Plymouth beach remains in a stable condition in hospital.16 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandPolice believe man hit by train had headphones onThe 27-year-old was killed just after 1pm near Weymouth Street while walking on the city's popular coastal walkway.12 Jan 01:02 AM
TravelNew Plymouth: Walking in their shoesLocals have their favourite tracks and are happy to point Donna McIntyrein the right direction.11 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan who filmed people in toilet namedA self-confessed porn addict who recorded people as they went to the toilet in New Plymouth, can now be named.10 Sep 11:44 PM
New ZealandCamper ban on whitebait fansStephen and Maureen Doy got a shock when they checked out their favourite whitebait possie in readiness for the opening of the season later this month.06 Aug 03:01 AM
New ZealandFishing trip ends in tragedyA man is dead after he was thrown from an inflatable boat on the Waitara River mouth in Taranaki earlier today.30 Jul 04:26 AM
New Zealand16 years jail for murdering motherA Stratford man who admitted to killing his mother will spend at least 16 years in jail.24 Jul 12:57 AM
New ZealandTaranaki's Len Lye Centre openingA bitter saga that has lasted more than four decades, cost about $20 million and divided a city will reach some kind of climax in New Plymouth over the weekend.23 Jul 07:57 PM
New ZealandAgent gives colleague cheap rentA real estate agent rented a house to a colleague at a discounted rate and paid the difference so he could use its garage for storage - without the owners' knowledge.04 May 01:40 AM
New ZealandFatal crash through bridge barrierA man is dead after crashing a car through a bridge barrier and plummeting onto a car park.18 Apr 11:40 PM
