New ZealandThe heroes who helped: Community rallies after horror crashBeautiful sunny day ended in shocking deaths on a highway and community in mourning.28 Jun 12:20 AM
New ZealandCrash victim turned 8 day before she diedNivek Madams was surrounded by extended family as she died in Waikato Hospital.27 Jun 08:22 PM
New ZealandWorst fatal in 13 years: Eight-year-old girl is seventh killed in horror crashA seventh person has died overnight after the horror crash in Waverley.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil given go ahead for fluoridationThe six-year legal battle has come to an end in the Supreme Court.26 Jun 09:23 PM
New ZealandWork and Income offices given a makeoverSuspensions of benefits have fallen by 23 per cent under a new, less punitive approach.26 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandRise in gang violence bucks national trendGang expert says numbers don't paint full picture of gang violence in Central Nth Island.25 Jun 09:00 PM
TravelTaranaki: Rural retreat to reconnectHolly Reid leaves the rat race and finds yoga and birdsong.24 Jun 02:00 AM
KahuBizarre tales of Whanganui prove truth is stranger than fictionStranger than fiction -- these quirky tales from Whanganui's bygone era are all true.23 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandTornado captured while Taranaki lashed by heavy rainTaranaki Civil Defence has shared a video of a tornado near New Plymouth.18 Jun 04:08 AM
EnvironmentDefence Force says it uses fire eco-foamDefence Force is unsure how to respond to Horizons Regional Council's abatement notice.18 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandCloud, showers and rain on the wayShowers are forecast for most of the and another low is bringing more wet weather.16 Jun 05:00 PM
RugbyCould Cooks Gardens to go Amber and Black?Mayor says no reason Whanganui can't host high level rugby15 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandPurrfect outcome: 'Miracle' car cat to be reunited with ownerCat that broke its claws clinging to a car grille for hours set to be reunited with owner.08 Jun 10:10 PM
Black CapsCollegiate old boy signs up for Sussex in T20 BlastTom Bruce gets a chance to play for top English county team.08 Jun 10:15 AM
New ZealandMan accused of having son, 10, drive him while drunkA man has been charged after allegedly having his young son drive him while he was drunk.07 Jun 04:29 AM
New ZealandBleak future for oil explorer Methanex, paper revealsBig energy player Methanex in trouble under future offshore exploration ban.05 Jun 12:00 AM
KahuChester Borrows: Learn your history, no matter how unpalatable it might beThe Land Wars had a greater impact on NZ than any of the campaigns we commemorate31 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandTaranaki's bold bid to be first predator-free regionTaranaki is making a play to be the first region to rid itself of pest predators.30 May 01:24 AM
EnvironmentWaitōtara farmer putting his land firstWaitotara hill country farmer working with new Council erosion scheme30 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandWorker shot in head with nail gunA man working at a New Plymouth school was shot in the head with a nail gun.29 May 04:54 AM
New ZealandHeartbreaking to see the dead sperm whales - camp managerCamp manager says dead whales were an emotional sight28 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhale death toll on Taranaki beach at 12Up to 12 sperm whales have now stranded on a South Taranaki beach.27 May 06:25 AM
EnergyTaranaki leaders use PM's visit to appeal for helpPM announced Taranaki will host a national summit on the "just transition" to clean energy25 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandEight sperm whales die on South Taranaki beachEight sperm whales have died after becoming stranded on a South Taranaki beach.24 May 03:36 AM
New ZealandFormer Taranaki police officer pleads not guilty to 11 chargesKimberlee Frederick Knight Vollmer appeared in New Plymouth District Court on the charges.24 May 03:06 AM
New ZealandMetService: Thunderstorms, tornadoes on wayPotentially destructive thunderstorms loom over the Marlborough and Auckland regions.22 May 09:27 AM
New ZealandDeaf student strives against all oddsSetting up a support group in her community is just the beginning for Madison Davy.22 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandKeep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekendIt's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend18 May 06:23 PM
New ZealandMyrtle rust found in central WhanganuiMyrtle rust has reached Feilding, Hawera and Palmerston North. Now it's in Whanganui.18 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandTaranaki blue whales endemic to NZ - studyNZ has its very own population of the largest animal in the world: the blue whale.17 May 07:30 PM
New ZealandFamily grieve loss of young league star22-year-old Tory Brunning, who died during a game, described as "a star" of the family.13 May 08:59 PM
RoyalsKiwi on world stage for royal weddingA BBC journalist from Taranaki will be inside Windsor Castle before the wedding next week.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: 'Severe' storms on the way for North IslandHeavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter much of the central and upper North Island.12 May 09:08 AM
