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![Pātea Hangi shop filling bellies with kai Māori](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Pātea Hangi shop filling bellies with kai Māori
Duty manager Carol Turner says the shop has something for everyone.
![Farmer fears cutting stock numbers only way to meet environmental standards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Farmer fears cutting stock numbers only way to meet environmental standards
Farmers head to the drop-in event for the Taranaki Land and Freshwater Plan.
![New health practitioner brings wealth of knowledge to South Taranaki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
New health practitioner brings wealth of knowledge to South Taranaki
There are now seven doctors and three nurse practitioners working for Ngāti Ruanui.
![Taranaki family raising funds for intensive therapy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Taranaki family raising funds for intensive therapy
The intensive therapy will help Liv reach her milestones and learn to swallow.
![Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham
Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.
![Waverley facelift coincides with traffic safety project](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Waverley facelift coincides with traffic safety project
Work starts on Monday, June 24, on Wereroa Rd (State Highway 3).
![Q&A: Marianne Archibald on lettuce, leisure and life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Q&A: Marianne Archibald on lettuce, leisure and life
Reporter Alyssa Smith caught up with Marianne Archibald from Salad Brothers.
![Visit to power station lights up interest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Visit to power station lights up interest
The visit was part of the Girls with Hi-Vis programme.
![Satisfaction survey results released](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Satisfaction survey results released
The survey found South Taranaki residents are generally happy with the council.
![Warmer June, less rain for lower North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Warmer June, less rain for lower North Island
The latest Niwa outlook report covers what's expected over the next three months.
![Jacq Dwyer awarded King's Birthday Honour for services in South Taranaki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Jacq Dwyer awarded King's Birthday Honour for services in South Taranaki
She has been committed to the preservation of South Taranaki history.
![Borrow a book and earn a trading card this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Borrow a book and earn a trading card this winter
There are 15 Taniwha Trading cards in total to collect, 12 common and three rare.
![Funding freeze unwelcome news to iwi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Funding freeze unwelcome news to iwi
The Takutai Moana Financial Assistance Scheme will be capped at $12m next year.
![Taranaki teens have got game: E-sports tournament proves a hit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Taranaki teens have got game: E-sports tournament proves a hit
The secondary school students showed their mettle in Fortnite and Rocket League matches.
!['We walk in unity': Large crowd turn out for Hāwera hīkoi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'We walk in unity': Large crowd turn out for Hāwera hīkoi
'We walk in unity today' - Te Aorangi Dillon.
!['Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.
![Foodbank drive to meet the need](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Foodbank drive to meet the need
The two farmer-led initiatives ensure those in need get meat and milk.
![Te Matatini kapa haka competition extended to five days](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Te Matatini kapa haka competition extended to five days
The number of rōpu able to qualify for finals hasn't changed however.
![Community invited to have say on Waverley town plans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Community invited to have say on Waverley town plans
Safety upgrades to State Highway 3 and a new path are two potential ideas for Waverley.
![Cancer service ‘on the brink of collapse’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Cancer service ‘on the brink of collapse’
There are huge risks if the short staffing is not addressed, a medical oncologist says.
!['Scared for my future': Amputee describes crash that took his leg](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Scared for my future': Amputee describes crash that took his leg
Ed Dormon's first thought was about being able to continue his passion of caregiving.