‘We’re going to miss him forever’: Superstar cat 'went out on his own terms'
Rodney the cat spent his last days "sun-puddling" in Otamatea.
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Three-way partnership for Ōhakune housing development
The Ruapehu housing development will cater for different needs.
Young Pātea shearer wins title in Wales
Blake Mitchell got into shearing thanks to his Whanganui-based uncle.
Arson charge after South Taranaki hall fire
A man has been remanded in custody on one charge of arson.
Treaty of Waitangi settlement 'just crumbs off the table. But the healing has to start'
'This piece of justice will re-energise and boost all the peoples in this area.'
Council boss says $22 million spend on contractors and consultants 'good thing'
“You might need some real specialist advice for one project and you never need it again."
High risk avalanche alerts issued for Tongariro, Taranaki
Mountain users beware - a level 4 (high risk) alert is in place for high alpine areas.
Waverley Fire Brigade member honoured for 25 years of service
Raeone Wirihana first joined the brigade in 1995.
Beer-guzzling burglar nabbed after leaving a bottle - and DNA - at the crime scene
He took the beer from a fridge mid-heist and left the empty on the steps.
Offshore wind device for Pātea
The offshore wind technology can measure wind speeds, waves and currents.
Council calls for seabed mining ban
South Taranaki District Council says 'environmental vandalism' outweighs economic benefits
Volunteer efforts enhance green spaces
A new places and spaces volunteer co-ordinator role is helping community initiatives.
$12.6m Budget announcement good news for school
The Budget announcement was a 'welcome surprise' for school staff and whānau.
Newly elected Rātana Church leader hits the road
"Manuao is happiest when working and providing for his people."
Initiative aims to empower South Taranaki youth
A new youth committee aims to inspire and connect rangatahi.
Specialist vessel arrival to begin final phase of Tui oil field decommissioning
The Q7000 will plug and formally abandon wells across the Taranaki oil field.
Nomad gang members in custody after arrests in Pātea
The arrests were part of Operation Cobalt.
Whanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperatures
Temperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.
Tornado causes damage in parts of South Taranaki
A tornado has caused damage to parts of South Taranaki overnight.
Anti-seabed mining bill chance to stop destruction before it starts
Opinion: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says no good will come from desecrating the moana.
Seabed mining inquiry causes controversy
A select committee inquiry will investigate seabed mining regulations in NZ waters.
Rebel Business School to return to South Taranaki
The first week of the course is hosted online, with the last three days in Hāwera.
Central districts dodge expected heavy rain
The most rainfall recorded in the districts over 24 hours was 44.5mm north of Whanganui.
Salad days: Family business gives Waverley lettuce farm new lease on life
The farm had its first harvest this week, with 10,000-12,000 seeds being planted weekly.
South Taranaki rates to rise, no cuts to services - TDC Mayor Phil Nixon
The rates will be kept to around the same level of increase as inflation.
New port required at Pātea for offshore windfarm
There is a proposed plan to build a one gigawatt windfarm off the coast of South Taranaki.
Tattoo marks win for Whanganui mountain biker
To win the race he had to get through a randomised start, and mid-race challenges.
Māori appointments fill South Taranaki gaps
This term is the first time STDC has included Māori wards
The King is alive. And he's in Hāwera
Visit NZ’s Elvis Presley Museum for May Music Month.
Pātea museum collection on move
The museum will temporarily close for part of the week so the collection can be moved.
Tiny birds land in new Whanganui home
The titipounamu (rifleman) are being translocated to Bushy Park Tarapuruhi.
Police trio acquitted of manslaughter: Only one remains in the force, inquest dropped
Allen Ball died in a cell in 2019. What followed were a number of investigative processes.
Crown agrees to give up Taranaki Maunga
The park will be governed jointly by Ngā iwi o Taranaki and the Minister of Conservation,
‘No more Egmont’: Taranaki Maunga officially welcomed at Treaty settlement
The deal consigns the name Egmont to the history books.