Engineer jailed after placing toddler face down on pillow, after she kicked off blanket.

One person died while another was airlifted to hospital after a two-car crash on State Highway 3, Awakino.

New Plymouth's Len Lye Centre is struggling to pay its bills, with some sculptures broken and unable to be repaired.

Trans-Tasman Resources gave evidence today at the hearing which will determine whether or not they will get marine consents to mine iron ore off the coast of South Taranaki. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Trans-Tasman Resources gave evidence today at the hearing which will determine whether or not they will get marine consents to mine iron ore off the coast of South Taranaki. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.

Trans-Tasman Resources is proposing to mine 50 million tonnes of iron ore per year off the coast of Patea in south Taranaki. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Trans-Tasman Resources is proposing to mine 50 million tonnes of iron ore per year off the coast of Patea in south Taranaki. Made with funding from NZ On AIr.

11 year old Renee Eagar is about to undergo brain surgery in the US state of Texas, which surgeons hope will allieviate seizures and fits of rage caused by a rare tumour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

After the passing of his father Ian Harrison, Kim is auctioning off almost his entire vintage tractor collection. Made with funding from NZ On Air

After the passing of his father Ian, Kim Harrison is auctioning off almost his entire vintage tractor collection. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

In a separate incident, a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a quad bike accident.

One person has been injured after the car they were in drove off the road and into a swamp in Taranaki. The car, which was travelling

In November 2015, an off-duty policeman overtook a truck on a country road, forcing an oncoming driver to swerve off the road.

It could be a call centre anywhere in the world, but Connect Global is based in the small South Taranaki settlement of Waverley. It provides desperately needed jobs for ten locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

It could be a call centre anywhere in the world, but Connect Global is based in the small South Taranaki settlement of Waverley. It provides desperately needed jobs for ten locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Too little "huff and puff" and too much screen time, childhood obesity study finds.

15-year old Phoebe Jury has a talent for handling miniature horses. She has just been selected to be part of the New Zealand youth team, to go to Australia in April. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A man has died in one of two serious truck crashes that have closed roads in Timaru and Taranaki this morning.

Troubled schools: A school where teachers were allegedly given "illegal" payments is one of nine under Government control.

Former pharmacist loses registration after being convicted on child pornography charges.

Missing man was "always pushing the limits", says shocked friend.

The family of a man missing at sea after the inflatable boat he was on capsized, say they are in limbo as they wait - and hope - to get him back.

Police have named the teenager who drowned in a Taranaki river yesterday.

Police have located the body of a man who was swept away while crossing Waiwhakaiho River near New Plymouth this afternoon.

WATCH: A South Taranaki couple have a wedding tale to tell the grandkids after ferocious weather destroyed their wedding marquee at the weekend.

"We will stop paying rates to Horizons, and use the money to fund free beer on Sundays!" Made with funding from NZ On Air.

While much of the world is focused on the United States and Donald Trump today, in the tiny township of Whangamomona in Taranaki, the focus is closer to home.

Northland DHB risks losing $1.5 million in elective surgery funding, chief doctor says

Unionised resident doctors are reported to be working through the strike at some hospitals.