Latest from Taranaki

Abandoned land on market after owners couldn't be found

Fancy a quarter-acre section in South Taranaki? This abandoned block is valued at $24,000.

Making safe spaces for our rainbow communities

"The reality is it's still not safe for LGBTQI+ people to hold hands in public."

All turbines up and running at Waipipi Wind Farm

All 31 turbines are now generating electricity.

Wind farm 'challenging, but well worth doing'

Warwick Lupton and David Alexander have enjoyed and profited from Waipipi Wind Farm.

5WWCT reunion attracts more than 200 participants

Former service members overseas were also able to attend virtually via Zoom.

Our biggest decision: What to do about water

Big decisions are looming for councils in the Government's three waters reform programme.

Second manslaughter charge against Taranaki police officers dismissed

Three police officers were charged over the death of a man at a Taranaki police station.

Building boom puts councils under pressure

Councils are struggling with resources and timeframes as consent applications flood in.

'An innings for the ages': Whanganui pull off miraculous win

The Whanganui rep team notched a win labelled "an innings for the ages" over the weekend.

Why Whanganui doesn't have a Māori ward

Council leaders across the region have reacted to the Māori ward announcement

Big musical line-up for Pātea's Paepae in the Park

But the usual Waitangi Day commemoration in Whanganui will not be held this year.

First-time competitor cleans up Taranaki Manawatu Young Farmer final

Jake Jarman also won the most points in all four contest strainers.

Police confirm 55yo father and 15yo son killed in Hāwera double homicide

Police found Stephen Frost and his son Regan Frost-Lawn dead on Monday morning.

Hāwera double homicide: Neighbour heard arguing in days before deaths

Police were called to the property where two bodies were found at about 2.30am on Monday.

Double homicide: Two people found dead in Taranaki

A homicide investigation is underway in Taranaki after the deaths of two people.

Big read: Is this Whanganui's biggest summer yet?

There's a "huge event" in Whanganui every week.