Long struggle over seabed mining continues in High Court
Ngāti Ruanui has strong case against seabed mining, will never agree to it.
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Suicide prevention advocate dies after family dispute
Taranaki man who died after a fight was a well-known suicide prevention advocate.
Nicola Patrick: The dinosaurs are gone ... and soon their fossils will be, too
The PM said: 'It's not where the future lies." I didn't know the future was so close.
Audrey Young: Simon Bridges makes impressive start
COMMENT: Ardern beats Bridges in the House but her Govt has had a miserable few weeks.
Canyoning tragedy: 'No matter how hard I tried to help them, I couldn't.'
Six of her classmates died, as did her teacher — Ashley Smith shares her tragic story.
Taranaki iwi supports oil announcement
Most impacted tribe in New Zealand applauds limits, wants more progress in that direction.
Oil boss says the 'you're not welcome sign' is up
Business leaders say the ban sends a bad signal to potential international investors.
PM defends oil exploration ban, despite critics' outcry
Labour's immediate ban on new oil exploration has been met with a strong reaction.
Ten of the worst storms to hit New Zealand
Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow
'I'm in the f***ing tornado': Truckie films harrowing ride
"I have never been so s... scared in my life."
Paddock to Plate to Whanganui
The trailer full of meat has started parking up at an old service station site
Seven groups appeal against mining consents
High Court appeal against consents taking place in Wellington April 16-19.
Rescue at Opunake Beach
Three other kayakers who went to help are in trouble about 300m offshore.
Taranaki cop ditches Cook Strait swimming attempt
Senior Sergeant Karley Hunt had been planning to set off from Ohau Point, Wellington.
Watch out for thunderstorms, heavy rain this weekend
Gisborne, Napier and Hastings are the only main centres set to get clear skies today.
One person seriously injured after two-car crash
Firefighters had to free one person involved in the crash in the South Taranaki District.
Rescuers find climber hit by Taranaki rockfall
A paramedic has been winched in but cloud has stopped the chopper reaching the woman.
Woman injured in rockfall on Mt Taranaki
A search and rescue mission is underway for a woman whose arm was injured in a rockfall.
Local Focus: It's just a quick prick for farmers
Student nurses offer free health checks for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cooling capital: Wellington house prices drop
Wellington house prices have dropped while the national average stays put.
Woman tells of childhood 'terror' of alleged sex offender
Man accused of threatening to kill a 7-year-old girl's parents if she didn't obey him.
First new state houses for Whanganui in decades
New state houses being built in Whanganui are to be ready to occupy by mid-year.
Taranaki high school student dies of meningococcal disease
Local health board says there is no increased risk to the wider community.
Whanganui mayor wants more freedom camping
Council to keep eye on freedom camping numbers.
Witness says she was 'too terrified to disobey' alleged attacker
First complainant gives court details of alleged offending between 1981 and 1984.
Two injured, four police cars damaged after car-jacking
The incident led to a more than 40km pursuit from New Plymouth.
Stranded tourists flown out from Blue Duck Station
Holidays and visits cut short, but no hardship and great adventure
Free fees: Student numbers jump in Waikato, Napier and Nelson but flat overall
Only two polytechnics report significantly more students this year despite free fees.
Taranaki farmer rescues 300 lambs from flood
Mike Tahu has had an eventful day rescuing 300 lambs from rising floodwaters.
Waitotara School posts highest roll ever: 29 students
Waitotara School lucky to have strong support from the community.