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Why Contact’s new gas contract is crucial for NZ’s energy future
Gas prices have risen over 50%, impacting electricity generation costs.
Lucky player wins $8.3m in Lotto Powerball jackpot draw
Two people have now won Lotto's Powerball jackpot in 2025.
Iwi lose confidence in council over Treaty Principles Bill stance
Councillors' block on Treaty bill debate sparks iwi backlash in Taranaki.
Taranaki SH3 lanes closed after fertiliser spill
The spill was reported to police just before 12pm.
Police name driver killed after crashing into house on Christmas Eve
A witness described seeing a speeding car overtake a bus before the crash.
Tangi begins and tributes flow after death of Dame Tariana Turia
Turia served as a minister under both Labour and National governments.
Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia dies after suffering stroke
Turia first entered Parliament in 1996 and left politics in 2014.
‘Sooty substance’: Tanker spill prompts Port Taranaki clean-up
Sooty spill in New Plymouth: Port Taranaki initiates rapid response.
Weather warnings for North Island as Interislander cancels crossings
A deep low-pressure system is directing southerly gales and powerful swells.
Driver dead after car crashes into house, resident injured, taken to hospital
Motorists are to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.
All the road closures that could impact your summer road trip
With lots going on around New Zealand, it's important to plan your travel route carefully.
'Snitches get stitches': Family want answers after child sex offender's 'unexplained' prison death
The family say they found unusual marks on the inmate's body.
Te reo Māori changes: Z Energy renames stations with ‘correct’ kupu
‘This is about a bigger sort of commitment that we have to te reo Māori.’
Former All Black loses name suppression after illegally sending nude photos
A judge said it was psychological abuse but the offender's moral culpability was limited.
'Free spirit' killed in Stratford car crash named as family pays tribute
The 22-year-old died in a crash on Mountain Rd.
Dangerous driver clocked at 190km/h six years after causing fatal crash
Police found meth and cannabis on Kevin Bishell after they pulled him over for speeding.
Opinion: A year of change and challenges for our community
Govt faces challenges in 2024 with recession and protests as councils focus on LTP reviews
Carl Bates: Christmas under the mountain - a year on
MP Carl Bates reflects on the year that was 2024.
‘It still feels surreal’: NZ’s latest millionaire claims $23.3m Powerball prize
The New Plymouth man was oblivious of his win when he visited the shop day after draw.
Taranaki drivers on podium
There was plenty of racing action at the speedway track on Saturday night.
Stratford Press bids farewell, celebrating community and history
Opinion: The enduring legacy of local stories in the Stratford Press.
‘Came in to check... boom’: Woolworths manager says $23m Lotto winner was unaware
20 people have now become multi-millionaires via Lotto wins this year.
'We've had our hearts ripped out': Kiwi's UK death preventable according to inquest
UK inquest into death of Kiwi man vindicates his family.
'I was just screaming': Stingray pierces fisher's boot with venomous barb
It was an eight or nine on the pain scale, a man says after being stung.
'Too divisive': Council shuts down submission on Treaty Bill
TRC submission warns Treaty Bill could harm Crown-Māori relations and existing ties.
Blanket carefully hung in prison yard to conceal violent bashing of inmate
The prison assault was only the beginning of Jason Osborne's latest bout of offending.