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Boaties pledge to stop seabed miners
There's a call for direct action against would-be miners off the South Taranaki coast.
Whanganui, Taranaki diplomat appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia
Career diplomat Michael Walsh joined MFAT in 1993.
'Quite frankly, insulting': Backlash over seabed mining being fast-tracked by Govt
'We have only just begun,' Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust says of its opposition.
‘What’s in it for us?’ Pātea pledges to fight mining
More than 300 people joined in a hīkoi from the middle of Pātea to the beach.
Armed Offenders Squad called to Pātea property
Police were called to the property early this morning.
Power lines fall at Hāwera property during thunderstorm
There were about 7000 lightning strikes across the country on Sunday.
Taranaki soldier has a blast at work
Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Denis Wanihi is from South Taranaki.
South Taranaki votes to keep Māori wards
The decision was made at the council's extraordinary meeting on Wednesday.
Tick-tock: 12 months for council to deliver water plan
Whanganui is in 'a very fortunate position' compared with many other councils.
Emotional meeting held over mill closures, Winstone Pulp considers closing entire operation
Winstone Pulp is looking at closing its entire operation due to high power rates.
Mental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relative
A 60-year-old man died in an alleged family-harm incident in Pātea at the weekend.
Central District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiri
The pōwhiri was attended by Ngāti Ruanui representatives, police and local students.
Man charged with murder after 60-year-old dies at Pātea property
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the victim died at the scene.
Police launch Pātea homicide investigation after man dies at property
Despite efforts of emergency services, the victim died at the scene.
Formal welcome for new top cop
Superintendent Dion Bennett is the new district commander for Central District.
Council building to be earthquake strengthened
Staff and services in Hāwera will have to relocate for up to six months.
Study aims to understand impact of wind turbines on marine mammals
Taranaki Offshore Partnership will deploy detection devices in the South Taranaki Bight.
Business waste reduction programme launches
South Taranaki businesses are invited to sign up for the Resource Wise initiative.
Police hunt for woman linked to Facebook scams and on the run
Police ask for the public's help finding Ashleigh Houston, believed to be in Manawatū.