'It's a tragedy': Person dies in big house fire in Normanby
Neighbours were woken by the flashing lights of emergency services.
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Group buying drugs at motel launch brutal attack on 'child molester'
The man had a knife held to his throat and was accused of being a sex offender.
Two new Chiefs set to debut against Reds this weekend
Both players began their time with the Chiefs as part of the wider training group.
Investigation launched over alleged animal mistreatment at Taranaki zoo
A government official is due to inspect the zoo today after a welfare complaint.
Puppies, cryptocurrency and offshore scammers: How one Kiwi became a money mule
He gave a mystery perpetrator his bank account to use, creating multiple victims.
Residents say rent increase will price them out of their homes
Dental and medical appointments are being put off while tenants wait on a decision.
'Zero to 100': Mum with no criminal history stole $140k from relative, involved in stabbing
Mihiata Morgan's offending history went from 'zero to 100', her lawyer said.
Five years for answers: Grieving mum's wait for teen's crash death findings
Olivia Keightley-Trigg was killed in 2018 by a dangerous driver.
'Cinderella Man' story: Darryl Takerei to take on Liam Messam in Taranaki
Darryl Takerei will make his professional boxing debut against the former AB.
Chiefs to face Brumbies in Melbourne on Sunday
Clayton McMillan just announced the starting line-up, Slater to clock up 50 games.
Officer justified in shooting at man in lengthy siege that shut down schools, highway
The armed man allegedly shot at police before the 14-hour stand-off.
No regrets: Neil Barnes opens up about X-rated language in Netflix Six Nations series
Neil Barnes says he wasn't going to change his style for Netflix camera crews
Why Ora is helping Māori into Taranaki's health workforce
A work initiative has doubled the number of Maori in health in Taranaki
Hapū fears for whale bone thieves
Police have been notified and are investigating the whale bone theft.
Womad 2024: Meet Vanuatu's treehouse troubadour
Womad artist Tio says he'll take audiences on a cultural and spiritual journey.
Super Rugby: The best Hurricanes XV of all time
Selecting the best from the Hurricanes heroes.
Franz is taking recovery one step at a time - all along SH1
Franz Oliver Lindsay hopes to raise awareness of the perils of addictions.
'Dark numbers': Fear housing crisis 'normalised'; region with most need revealed
The charity delivers 92,000 food parcels in a year: 'That’s not a flex'.
Trans-Tasman Resources backs fast-track consent bill
The company wants to mine ironsands from the South Taranaki seabed.
Iwi vows to continue fight against South Taranaki seabed mining
Fast-track consents could give an 'unfair advantage' to mining companies.
Teen surfer rides wave of success with three in a row
The second round of this year's Billabong Grom Series at Whangamatā had a few surprises.
‘New voices unearthed’ in South Taranaki
A new collection of more than 100 poems pays homage to South Taranaki towns.
'I can’t explain how broken I am': Widow's grief after young dad dies in mill accident
Sorav Saini, a father of two, died after becoming stuck in a machine.
'Tragic situation': Timber mill worker dies in machinery incident
WorkSafe is investigating following the death of the New Plymouth employee.
Police release name of second victim of Eltham crash
The stretch of SH3 was closed for more than 11 hours as emergency services responded.
Paepae in the Park a Waitangi Day hit in Pātea
Patea celebrates 21st year of Papae in the Park.
The redress deed Te Ruruku Pūtakerongo is not yet legally binding.
Taranaki Māori leaders fear maunga deal at risk.
Councillors consider ownership of Stratford's castle
Stratford on Stage has been operating out of The Castle for over three decades.
Editorial: School attendance matters
OPINION: Turning up is the key to a successful school year
'One of a kind': Friends and family pay tribute to Taranaki crash victim
“Her beautiful soul was an absolute delight."
Police confirm number of fatalities in fiery Taranaki crash
Firefighters say one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames.
'Tragedy': Unclear how many victims in Taranaki crash
Firefighters say one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames after the crash.
Trainee doctor avoids conviction for crash as it could jeopardise his career
But he's avoided conviction after a judge ruled it could jeopardise his medical career.
Weather warning: Heavy rain hits parts of North Island, slips in Taranaki
Slips were reported in Taranaki and a Hamilton concert was reportedly forced to end early.