Details emerge of extreme precautions taken to remove body from cargo ship
The man died at sea while on a cargo vessel travelling to New Plymouth.
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Woman found in Mōkau after being trapped in cave by high tide
A woman has been found after a search in the North Island town of Mōkau.
Second manslaughter charge against Taranaki police officers dismissed
Three police officers were charged over the death of a man at a Taranaki police station.
Confessions of a property guru: Making millions and losing some
Mark Francis talks about property syndication with Augusta and the fallout from Covid-19.
Rodney returns! Famous runaway cat finds next home after latest escapade
Rodney had been on the run since last October.
Liam Dann: 'Jaw-dropping' new data highlights housing challenge
Housing costs were rising before the pandemic property boom and new forecasts aren't good.
Anxious in Taranaki: Fears alert level 2 isn't enough
Opinion is divided over whether New Plymouth should be in Covid-19 alert level 3.
'Nervous' Papatoetoe High students wait in long queues for tests
Authorities say no one will be turned away, but some were.
Calls to Healthline quadruple
Calls to Healthline have quadrupled since news of the country moving up alert levels.
'It's scary to see': New Plymouth locals on edge after positive Covid-19 visit
New Plymouth's MP said he was concerned about the news.
Live: Auckland at level 3; rest of NZ at 2 - what you need to know
A sudden and dramatic change in NZ's alert levels after three positive cases.
Child in hospital seriously injured after dog attack in Taranaki
A child is in hospital after a serious dog attack in Taranaki.
NZ history curriculum slammed as 'unbalanced'
Draft curriculum proposes 'three big ideas' - all about Māori and colonisation.
Kiwi acts help fill void left by Womad cancellation
Six60, LAB and Synthony have each rocked a crammed Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth.
Fonterra fault sends 170,000 litres of skim milk into ocean
A similar fault occurred in 2008 when 110,000 litres were accidentally discharged.
Feeding hungry kids: Forward one step, back one step
About 640 schools will start getting free school lunches, but 1300 have lost free milk.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
NZ's Best Beach: Ōakura, Taranaki; Wainui, Gisborne; St Clair, Otago
NZ's best beach finalists: Today we profile the Travel team's three "wildcards".
Police confirm 55yo father and 15yo son killed in Hāwera double homicide
Police found Stephen Frost and his son Regan Frost-Lawn dead on Monday morning.
Hāwera double homicide: Neighbour heard arguing in days before deaths
Police were called to the property where two bodies were found at about 2.30am on Monday.
Murder charge after double homicide in Hāwera, Taranaki
A person has been charged with two counts of murder in relation to a homicide in Taranaki.
Double homicide: Two people found dead in Taranaki
A homicide investigation is underway in Taranaki after the deaths of two people.
Auckland's water woes set to continue
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.
Homecoming hopes for late skipper
After a lifetime of adventure, Tony Edwards' friends hope for one last, special journey.
How planet's biggest animal hangs out in NZ
Antarctic blue whale's migratory route off Taranaki coast tracked by seafloor microphones.
Government commits $36m to projects to enhance waterways
The projects are being launched in the second quarter, and will create 413 jobs.
Last weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?
There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.
Taranaki well-drilling 'makes mockery of climate emergency declaration'
'What's the point of declaring a climate emergency if a company can keep drilling?'
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
Sunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possible
The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.
Top 10 cricket grounds: Best places in NZ to watch cricket this summer
The top three picks might just surprise you.
Kiwi family's heartbreaking trip across ditch, and an MIQ Xmas
Out of the 10 weeks away, four of those have been spent in managed isolation.