Hit-and-run: Driver flees after hitting boy, 5, on his scooter, sending him flying
Fleeing was an impulsive move that has been attributed to the driver's autism.
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'Personal dispute': National MP quits role over battle with govt department
The MP and her family are involved in a 'personal dispute' with MPI.
'Horrific tragedy': Widow gives birth after husband's alleged murder
The newborn baby boy is the spitting image of his father, who he will never meet.
New Plymouth for gardeners, outdoorsy types and family fun
Why this Taranaki hotspot is perfect for a weekend getaway.
Man crushed partner between car and wall during heated argument
Instead of helping her after crushing her, the man kicked the woman and told her to go.
'You put so many damn holes in him': Grieving mum recounts son's 'execution-style death'
The woman's son was fatally shot by his neighbour following a confrontation.
Convicted baby killer back in court, risks another recall to prison
The man is on lifetime parole for murdering his seven-week-old daughter.
RSA toilet attack: Man 'blindsided' with knock out punch while urinating
The victim, who suffered a broken cheekbone in the attack, once dated the offender's ex.
'Significant force' used in the arrest of high-priority violent offender was justified - IPCA
The offender, known as violent and a gang affiliate, was on the run for eight months.
Coastal, rural communities need more say at council table
Two South Taranaki Māori ward candidates want to provide the missing voice.
Spate of ambulance crashes being investigated
St John is investigating three crashes involving ambulance officers in the past six weeks.
Poor positioning of lights caused shadows during rugby
The council has apologised for Yarrow Stadium's dim lighting during Friday's NPC game.
Ambulance crashes on 'problem' intersection in New Plymouth
It appears a car and ambulance crashed, the second crash with an ambulance in two weeks.
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
Family makes last-minute dash to see dying Nan, gets stuck in dangerous slip
The Taranaki whanau say they are lucky to be alive.
Court orders teen to be vaccinated against Covid despite mother's protests
The girl, who is under the care of Oranga Tamariki, has severe disabilities.
Big slip blocks state highway in Taranaki, cars believed trapped
The six-metre wide, 20-metre-deep slip is blocking SH3 in Urenui in both directions.
Watch: The battle of the mountains - the love story that shaped our lands
The story of a clan of mountain lords who went to war to win the heart of Pihanga.
Reo Māori stalwart Hana Te Hemara immortalised in five-storey mural looking to Taranaki maunga
Hana Te Hemara mural unveiling in Taranaki, created by artist Graham Hoete, aka Mr G.
South Taranaki hapū call for extended kaimoana ban
Most hapū of Ngāruahine will this week request an official ban along their coastline.
Person seriously hurt in gang attack at Taranaki McDonald's
Police are appealing for information to start a formal investigation.
'You just hit a cop': Teen appeals jail term for attack on off-duty officer
As the off-duty cop lay injured on the ground, his attackers congratulated each other.
Private plane: Surprise VIP treatment for stranded Air NZ passengers
Two passengers shared their story of how they landed unexpected VIP treatment.
Car crash kills two on SH3 in Taranaki
SH3 is closed near the intersection with Old Mountain Rd due to the crash.
Waka Kotahi to resume Mt Messenger Bypass work following protest removal
Police made two arrests as they removed the protesters.
'It is what it is': Burglar caught crawling out of jewellery store with $11k in goods
The thief said he was "trying to keep up with boys up North".
Two arrested as police remove Mt Messenger occupiers
The protesters were last week issued a trespass notice.
Police close SH3 at Mt Messenger as protesters remain
The group remain onsite despite being issued a trespass notice last week.
'You're a monster': Elderly man jailed for sex crimes against a father and son
First he preyed on the man. Six years later he targeted the man's son.
'We're back here again': 71-year-old clocks his 100th jail term
He drove drunk twice in two days and then again months later. But that's only the latest.
'Unacceptable': Man accused of torching Mt Taranaki hut locked up for two years without trial
One of the most popular backcountry huts on Mt Taranaki was burned to the ground.
Emotional outburst follows not guilty pleas in murder case
Emotions ran high for the grieving whānau in one of two murder cases heard.
Burglar waited in garage as woman drove off, robbed house - then he was caught
The burglar was hiding only metres from a woman as she hopped into her car in the garage.
Burglar torches house after ransacking it, leading to $385K of loss
The owners had only purchased the home one month before the crime.