Burned volunteer firefighter home for Christmas.

A neighbour raised the alarm after Stratford home burst into flames.

Two bichon-shitzu dogs have died after suspected antifreeze poisoning.

Police are seeking to locate 20-year-old Taiko Cribb, from Stratford.

Driver of a tanker airlifted to hospital with life threatening injuries.

Court appearance scheduled for next week.

Fire crews are battling an early morning blaze in a cow shed.

It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.

Fire investigators will today work out how a blaze started at Taranaki fish and chip shop

Former Stratford man says son's recovery from head injury expected to be long and costly.

Details of a Stratford councillor's multiple confidentiality breaches can now be revealed.

Shearers raise funds for cause close to their hearts - Made with funding from NZ On Air

Taranaki's shearing competition featured world champions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Taranaki's shearing competition featured world champions. Made with funds from NZ On Air.

A group of motorcycle riders took Taranaki by storm as they rode through the region to promote awareness around teenage suicide. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Motorcyclists are raising awareness about suicide. Made with funding from NZ On Air

A popular local amusement park has shut its doors to work on a list of some 70 health and safety recommendations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tutaki, a social enterprise, uses a gym to fund extra community services for young people in Stratford. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two brown kiwis have been released at Lake Rotokare. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Stratford mayor Neil Volzke, says he disagrees with the Maxim Insititute's regional population decline report. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Stratford mayor Neil Volzke, says he disagrees with the Maxim Insititute's regional population decline report. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

American cars have taken Hawera by storm. The festivities included drag races up a main street. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

American cars have taken Hawera by storm. The festivities included drag races up a main street. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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.

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.

11 year old Renee Eagar is about to undergo brain surgery in the US state of Texas, which surgeons hope will allieviate seizures and fits of rage caused by a rare tumour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

After the passing of his father Ian Harrison, Kim is auctioning off almost his entire vintage tractor collection. Made with funding from NZ On Air

After the passing of his father Ian, Kim Harrison is auctioning off almost his entire vintage tractor collection. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

15-year old Phoebe Jury has a talent for handling miniature horses. She has just been selected to be part of the New Zealand youth team, to go to Australia in April. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

"We will stop paying rates to Horizons, and use the money to fund free beer on Sundays!" Made with funding from NZ On Air.