Plane crash reported in Taranaki
The crash happened on Flint Rd, near the Stratford Aerodrome and Taranaki Gliding Club.
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Great escape: Sodden holidaymakers cause traffic congestion north of Auckland
State Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.
‘Horrific time': Tattoo artist known as ‘Shakey Pete’ found guilty of sexually abusing women
Shakey Pete sexually abused two female clients during their tattoo sessions.
Once upon a time: Burglar rests in victim's bed, eats their Weetbix, wears their underwear
Reminiscent of the Goldilocks tale, the intruder helped himself to the victims' home.
Jury debating: Did tattoo artist sexually abuse clients or was he the victim of smear campaign?
Shaky Pete allegedly abused his clients.
Use of police dog to arrest fleeing young car thieves justified, IPCA finds
The use of a police dog that latched onto a youth's arm was justified the IPCA says.
Flooding closes Auckland motorways, cars left floating
Auckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.
Live: State of emergency in Auckland - one dead; New SH1 motorway opened to rescue motorists; airport closed
The Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.
Civil Defence warning: Rising floodwaters trap residents in West Auckland, NZDF called in
Rising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.
Live: Heavy rain, strong winds wreak havoc in Auckland, North Island regions
Rain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.
Te Pāti Māori eyes Te Tai Hauāuru for election 2023
Adrian Rurawhe's decision to go list only at the election opens door for Te Pāti Māori.
Te Pāti Māori confirm Debbie Ngarewa-Packer as Te Tai Hauāuru 2023 candidate
Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer confirmed for Te Tai Hauāuru 2023
Tattoo artist accused of groping, indecently touching female clients
Female client claimed tattoo artist indecently touched her during session.
New signs bring new beginnings for Pākaraka
Pākaraka signs installed in town formerly named after militiaman who killed rangatahi.
Visitor numbers up, and where are Kiwis escaping to as travel surges?
Figures show overseas travel by Kiwis is stronger as international visitor numbers rise.
Drink-makers’ concerns bubbling to surface after Todd Energy Kapuni outage
Closure of the Kapuni liquid carbon dioxide plant is concerning for drink-makers.
Motel resident claims drunk sex assaults on manager just ‘fun and games’
He ignored the woman's pleas for him to stop and continued to grope her.
Catch of the season? Kiwi cricket fan conjures magic
The man snatched a Ross Taylor six out of the air with one hand, while carrying a child.
Person found dead in campground toilet in Taranaki
Emergency services notified of unresponsive person at Pātea Dam Campground about 1.10am.
One person confirmed dead after car fire in Taranaki
Police say they don't know how the fire started.
'It just tore straight through': Tornado rips roof from Taranaki house
The property owner said that only his wife was home when it hit.
Watch: State highway 'bleeds' under traffic
Motorist Laura Ward said the highway had been resealed three times in the last six months.
Come rain or shine, New Plymouth delivers the goods
A little drizzle needn't ruin your weekend in New Plymouth.
Come rain or shine New Plymouth delivers the goods
A little drizzle needn't ruin your weekend in New Plymouth.
New Plymouth horse races moved due to vandalised track
An unknown substance was poured on the ground at the raceway.
Sex Outside the City challenges taboo to improve takatāpui health
Queer representation in heath messaging and services is lacking in the regions.
Lotto Powerball: Mystery winner yet to claim $24m jackpot
A New Plymouth resident is a whopping $24m richer after winning Lotto this weekend.
Kiwi dies in freak accident while rock climbing in Australia's Blue Mountains
Taranaki man Richard Mills is remembered by his family as a fun-loving free spirit.
'I'm not afraid of going to jail' - sexual predator to victim
The man had destroyed the lives of his victims, the Crown said.
Author pens Motunui Epa's epic journey across the globe
New book about five carved tōtara panels once hidden in a Taranaki
Two people dead following crash in Taranaki
State Highway 3 is expected to remain closed for several hours.
'Angry and heartbroken': Dog mauls 4-year-old's face 15 hours after family fostered it
The trust responsible for bullmastiff cross knew it had aggressive tendencies.
Wage subsidy fraud: Beneficiary poses as business owner, pockets $50k for drugs and gambling
Man squandered the money as fast as he falsely claimed it.
'Cut off': Woman who used stolen, forged prescriptions to get pills blames hospital
The doctor wouldn't give her a prescription so she helped herself to the forms.