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All Blacks: Richie McCaw - rugby's most wanted
Five months after Irish No 8 Jamie Heaslip brazenly kneed the All Blacks captain in the back, McCaw barely recalls the incident ahead of presumably their next encounter
Jack Johnson: Saint of surf
Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson is heading back to our shores soon. By Paula Yeoman.
Redbacks could threaten native wildlife - scientist
Redback spiders could thrive in some areas of NZ, posing a real threat to native wildlife, a scientist says.
Success: Hooking on to a winning formula
Looking after long-standing clients has paid off for a west coast seafood supplier.
Taranaki: Sleepovers with a floral twist
If you really want to appreciate a garden, you need to stay in it, writes Chris Samsara.
Womad turns Taranaki into a planet of sound
A blind couple from Mali will be the stars of what is one of the strongest Womad line-ups in years when the three-day world music festival returns in March.
Two firefighters hurt in huge Taranaki blaze
Two firefighters have been injured - one of them seriously - battling a large fire at a poultry farm near New Plymouth.
Rugby: Late burst secures Taranaki win
Two tries in the closing seven minutes secured Taranaki a 30-16 bonus try win over Manawatu.
Unlocking the gates of Taranaki's past
You'll be surprised what's behind them, writes Chris Samsara.
Rugby: Southland crumble as clash fails to fire
Taranaki handed Southland their first loss of the ITM Cup season last night with a convincing performance in New Plymouth.
iPod warning after teen girl's death
iPod users are being warned by police to be vigilant on the roads after the death of a young woman who was hit by a car while listening to music.
Rugby: Taranaki climb to third
Taranaki soared into third spot in the ITM Cup on the back of a solid 28-19 win over Counties Manukau.