Boy-racer aftermath: Man 'feared for life' as irate farmer pointed gun at him
The farmer was angry about boy racer activity. But the victim had nothing to do with.
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Man charged with murder after woman found dead in house fire
The body of a 21-year-old woman was discovered following the house fire.
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A repeat drink-driver claims to have ditched the booze and to be enjoying recovery.
Will scientists be able to pick NZ's future eruptions?
The Whakaari tragedy showed eruptions can happen any time. Can NZ better forecast them?
Health boss welcomes reforms as possible 'game-changer'
Hayden Wano believes the reforms may shift inequities in health.
Transpower confident there won't be power cuts tonight
A closer look at why there was an electricity 'grid emergency' this morning.
11 deaths, 4404 new cases today amid nursing 'crisis' warning
The Covid case numbers update comes as a nurses' union warns of a chronic lack of staff.
Live: 16 deaths, 4869 new cases; border worker testing to be dropped
Some families are being infected with Covid-19 for the third time.
'Another bloodbath': House prices slump again in May for sixth straight month
New data from REINZ shows house prices sank further in May.
Waikato breweries to ply liquid assets at new Taranaki Beer Festival
Brewaucracy, Bootleg Brewing and Good George will all head to Taranaki in early July.
Worries over teen vaping rise in New Plymouth
Highlands Intermediate has disciplined 17 students so far this year for vaping.
Tornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZ
With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.
Threats against PM Jacinda Ardern triple in three years
Anti-vax sentiment partly behind steep rise in threats.
Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours
Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.
Tornado rips through home; risk of more as wild weather lashes NZ
"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."
Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
Widow, whānau disagree over Tommy Murray's last wishes after body taken north for burial
Former MP urges Māori-Pākehā couples to have vital talk long before grim reaper arrives.
Taranaki hapū want rāhui on shellfish for two years
Hundreds of visitors collected kaimoana – especially pāua – during the last two summers.
Fisherman missing after being swept off rocks
Family and friends have been searching for the man alongside emergency services.
'Gut-wrenching': Emotions high in court as visually impaired driver jailed for motorcyclist death
The driver is short-sighted and admitted he was "used to making things out".
Homicide inquiry: Mystery surrounds death of Rotorua man
Mystery surrounds the death of Rotorua man Adrian Humphreys.
From shepherding to agricultural tutor
WITT's new agricultural tutor has all the knowledge and hands-on experience for her role.
Fatal police shooting from 22 years ago under spotlight
Steven Wallace's encounter with police lasted just six minutes before he was shot.
Live: 5836 cases today, five virus-related deaths, 403 people in hospital
Ten patients are in intensive care today.
Tāngarākau homicide: Police appeal for sightings of Rotorua man
The 57-year-old was found dead in Tāngarākau on May 7
Cambridge tree death: 'Shattered' family pays tribute to amazing mum
She was one of the country's first bilingual teachers at Rakaumanga Kura Kaupapa Māori.
Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Taranaki high school shifts to online learning
Stratford High School students will be learning from home after an influx of Covid cases.
Dog owned by trust seriously injured a person
A Taranaki trust has pleaded guilty to owning a dog that attacked someone.
$278k bill for Kiwi oil and gas giant over 'harrowing' sackings
Sackings leave oil and gas firm with compensation bill over a quarter of a million dollars
'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to death
The dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.
'Suffering demons': Man's life after killing motorist in head-on crash
The victim had been heading home after attending Americarna in New Plymouth.
Finals hosting rights on the line in Taranaki club rugby
NPOB and Stratford/Eltham are early contenders to host Taranaki club finals day.
Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.
NZ Rugby Foundation initiative saves Taranaki dad's life
The Club Captain said the defibrillator and fast actions made the difference.