Crowned: Taranaki teen has beauty in the bag with pageant win
Shamika Hoeta has won the first beauty pageant she has entered.
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Police name 26-year-old killed in Taranaki, man arrested
A 46-year-old man from Hāwera has been arrested in relation to the death.
Homicide investigation launched after Hāwera death
Police were called to a disorder at 10:17pm.
'Beautiful community' supports puppy rescue mission
Kylee Lawrence said there's a village raising the five puppies.
First-class cricket could be pulling up stumps at world-famous venue
$16.3 million is needed to replace the earthquake-prone pavilion.
Taranaki Maunga bill passes first reading
The bill proposes recognising the maunga as a legal person.
Seabed mining company's claim 'misleading': Minister
The Infrastructure Minister has questioned TTR's claim about the fast-track process.
Seabed mining company pulls out of hearings; opponents furious
The company wants to mine 36km off the coast from Pātea in the South Taranaki Bight.
South Taranaki’s newest road finally opens
The road was first proposed after the 2015 floods.
South Taranaki faces double-digit rates rise
'We need to pay more just to keep doing what we are already doing.'
Search for missing diver called off
The diver went missing from a vessel off the coast of Pātea on March 10.
'Crystal ball' will avoid pollution, says seabed mining company
The model to predict the drift of sediment in South Taranaki has not yet been developed.
Pātea seabed mining fight continues
Today is the first of an eight-day hearing to reconsider the application.
Search for missing diver suspended
The diver went missing from a vessel off Pātea on Sunday.
South Taranaki coast: Police searching for missing diver
The diver was reported missing shortly after 1.30pm today.
Two seriously injured in Waitōtara crash
Emergency services were called to Moumahaki Rd at 2.57pm on Sunday.
'It's a tragedy': Baby dies in Taranaki fire
Neighbours were woken by the flashing lights of emergency services.
'It's a tragedy': Person dies in big house fire in Normanby
Neighbours were woken by the flashing lights of emergency services.
'Significant leap forward' for rural water schemes
New technology will cover about 1300 farms, schools and businesses.
Hapū fears for whale bone thieves
Police have been notified and are investigating the whale bone theft.
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.
‘New voices unearthed’ in South Taranaki
A new collection of more than 100 poems pays homage to South Taranaki towns.
Paepae in the Park a Waitangi Day hit in Pātea
Patea celebrates 21st year of Papae in the Park.
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.
90-year-old summits Taranaki Maunga
David Baker celebrated his 90th birthday by climbing Taranaki Maunga.
Giant windmills blow hapū to UN
Hapū of Ngāruahine iwi are filing three claims against the installation of wind turbines.
'He's crazy': Doctor whose competence questioned lashes out
Teimur Youssefi made disrespectful comments about a former boss after concerns raised.
Hāwera student heading to USA
She is one of just 25 international students accepted into the prestigious university.
Disc golf on the up in Whanganui
Top players will be in town next month to show locals the basics.
Shane Jones’ ‘pixie-like’ hapū comment labelled arrogant by iwi
Ngāti Ruanui taiao spokesperson Graham Young said the comments were derogatory.
Taranaki council pushes water policy despite murky legal future
The coalition agreement spelled out a major shake-up of freshwater rules.
Road extension facing ‘frustrating’ delays
In the meantime, it has allegedly "made a fine airstrip".