New Zealand'Quite frankly, insulting': Backlash over seabed mining being fast-tracked by Govt'We have only just begun,' Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust says of its opposition.07 Oct 03:59 AM
NPCTaranaki beat Tasman to claim Ranfurly ShieldA fast start helped Taranaki to a 42-29 win over Tasman in Nelson.06 Oct 02:56 AM
New ZealandOne dead after work-related farm incident in TaranakiEmergency services found a man with critical injuries and he died a short time later.04 Oct 10:53 PM
RacingRacing: Royal Flower ready to blossom in TaranakiTrainer: 'She’s really good and has come back bigger and stronger.'03 Oct 04:04 PM
New ZealandArmed Offenders Squad called to Pātea propertyPolice were called to the property early this morning.24 Sep 09:43 PM
New ZealandWomad Aotearoa 2025: First artists announcedThe first artists to perform at next year's Womad include Queen Omega and Nitin Sawhney.24 Sep 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Lightning all around us': Thunderstorms sweep North Island causing power outagesFrom 12pm to 3pm, there had been about 6800 lightning strikes over the North Island.22 Sep 05:12 AM
SportRugby player banned for nine weeks after punch during post-game handshakesA Spotswood United player punched a Coastal Rugby player after a Premier grade match.17 Sep 06:40 AM
New ZealandNorth Island faces heavy rain after South Island snow dumpWaitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and Taranaki may face the brunt of the rain.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe fight's over: Eviction imminent for Black Power veteran squatting on coastal landKevin Moore has been illegally occupying Māori land for more than a decade.12 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandGrieving parents tell the 'numbed soul' who burned their daughter to death: 'Rot in hell'Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold of her bedroom.11 Sep 04:27 AM
New Zealand'He's done it again': Anger as crash victims learn driver has now killed another person1982 crash victim's sister: “It’s just like, ‘you bastard, you brought it all up again’.07 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reservesOfficial information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree charged with murder of Sidney Ross Bridson nearly a year after housefireThe men are due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court later today.06 Sep 12:55 AM
New Zealand'Chaos': Death penalty for dog that rushed group of cyclists, causing crash and injuryOne man suffered several broken ribs when he collided with another bike's handlebars.03 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandReview: Spotswood Academy of Performing Arts students hit the spot with pinktastic musicalReview: It's pink perfection on the stage at Spotswood Academy of Performing Arts.02 Sep 08:41 PM
New ZealandSouth Taranaki iwi takes students to Silicon Valley20 students will have a whirlwind tour of San Francisco’s tech sector.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Blow their heads off': Black Power member shot at rival in ED carpark, shut down hospitalThe shooting followed several altercations between the groups at a motel nearby.30 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandTick-tock: 12 months for council to deliver water planWhanganui is in 'a very fortunate position' compared with many other councils.30 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandReview: Urinetown the MusicalOPINION: The show is weird, wacky and downright wonderful.28 Aug 11:27 PM
New ZealandEmotional meeting held over mill closures, Winstone Pulp considers closing entire operationWinstone Pulp is looking at closing its entire operation due to high power rates.27 Aug 09:36 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries after rubbish truck and train crashSH3 was blocked and motorists were advised to find alternative routes27 Aug 07:19 PM
New ZealandMental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relativeA 60-year-old man died in an alleged family-harm incident in Pātea at the weekend.26 Aug 05:46 AM
New ZealandCentral District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiriThe pōwhiri was attended by Ngāti Ruanui representatives, police and local students.26 Aug 04:14 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after 60-year-old dies at Pātea propertyDespite the efforts of emergency services, the victim died at the scene.25 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandPolice launch Pātea homicide investigation after man dies at propertyDespite efforts of emergency services, the victim died at the scene.24 Aug 01:41 AM
New Zealand'She had just turned 12': Victim sobs as offender avoids being tagged as child sex offenderPeter Currie claimed an indecent assault at a wedding dance 'happened accidentally'.23 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandFormal welcome for new top copSuperintendent Dion Bennett is the new district commander for Central District.23 Aug 01:01 AM
New ZealandCouncil building to be earthquake strengthenedStaff and services in Hāwera will have to relocate for up to six months.22 Aug 09:23 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after horse incidentThe incident happened at Stratford.20 Aug 01:42 AM
New Zealand‘Your kids saw this’: Ex-lifeguard jailed after brutal stomping on fellow diner’s headThe attacker, an ex-lifeguard of 19 years, then put him in the recovery position.19 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandLandmark prosecution: Man suffered two brain bleeds during workplace accidentGrant Bowling was hit from behind by an agriculture vehicle and collected in its bucket.18 Aug 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Shhh': Man drank 27 RTDs before sexually assaulting sleeping party guest'You should not have touched me,' the woman has told her attacker.18 Aug 12:00 AM
