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One dead and seven injured in two-car crash on State Highway 3
The Serious Crash Unit was at the intersection throughout the night.
'I’ll shoot you': Barricaded man fired at police during 14-hour siege
An officer feared for his life when the gunman pointed the firearm directly at him.
‘Backward move’: Councillor slams mandate to undo Māori wards
Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase says it is an attempt to 'diminish Māori representation'.
Stratford votes to retain Māori ward
'Decision now puts the future of Māori wards in the hands of our community.'
Stratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients honoured at ceremony
The awards began 34 years ago and just over 100 people have since received one.
Anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair
A wreath-laying ceremony took place in Stratford, Taranaki on August 8, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair. Video / Ilona Hanne
From budget advice to Foodbank for Gloria Corkill
Gloria Corkill has clocked up nearly half a century of service for her community.
Taranaki teen headed to Italy for world ice swimming champs
She's a world record breaker and now she's off to Italy to represent NZ, and she's only 16
Councillors debate change to transfer station hours
An additional change was made to allow for rural residents and shift worker needs.
Stratford District Youth Citizen Awards: Ellie the 'unsung hero' who gets on with it
The 18-year-old has clocked up an impressive number of hours as a volunteer.
King Edward Park joins festival line-up
Five new gardens will feature in this year’s Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival.
Motorsport milestone: Trust backs park project
The Taranaki Electricity Trust awarded a grant of almost $97,000 towards the project.
Neil Volzke: Are fewer road cones in our future?
OPINION: A reduction in the number of road cones is good news for many motorists.
Rugby: Well worth the wait — Stratford-Eltham claim overdue win
The Stratford club last won the title in 1971 and Eltham in 1991.
2024 Taranaki Bulls squad named
The squad includes seasoned players, new signings and young talent.
Photo captures a women's rugby game back in the 1960s
Wayne Smith took the photos in the 1960s during a women's rugby game.
Mayor Neil Volzke: Plenty to find joy in when you live in Stratford
OPINION: Plenty to be postitive about in Stratford.
Midhirst local inspiring positive change
The 19-year-old World Vision youth ambassador taught 40 tricks to a group of dogs.
Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham
Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.
Course graduates ready to work: 'Thank you for giving me an opportunity of a lifetime'
The graduates are now qualified for the forestry and conservation sector.
How much your local council gets paid
Pay boss says high performers shouldn't be penalised when others are dragging the chain.
Pedestrian crossing in front of Stratford's glockenspiel to be removed
Public feedback is currently being sought on plans for two new crossings.
Government’s Maori Wards bill opposed by Stratford District Council
The bill was described as being 'a double standard' and 'the very definition of racism'.
'Bloody disgrace': Bridge damage angers councillors
'Ratepayers are paying for the negligence of one company.' - Councillor Grant Boyde
'We walk in unity': Large crowd turn out for Hāwera hīkoi
'We walk in unity today' - Te Aorangi Dillon.
Stratford’s 'Grand Old Lady' claims her heritage crown
The theatre has special significance in New Zealand history as an early 'picture palace'.