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Offshore wind farm could bring hundreds of jobs, consortium says
She said their proposal's wind farm was "quite a bit larger" than any onshore operation
Feel-good musical whodunnit sets 4th Wall alight
The plot might be littered with dead bodies, but live theatre is alive and kicking.
Big city mayors' Three Waters plan draws regional support
"If you're going to oppose something you have to seek alternatives".
South Taranaki District Council kicks off new term
The council's inaugural meeting was held at Kānihi Mawhitiwhiti Pā
Motherhood doesn't halt sport
Hana Wainohu will play for the NZDF Ferns with her daughter Waimarie on the sideline.
Bronze tribute to Melbourne Cup winner on home stretch
The head of the statue's committee hopes it will be completed early in the new year.
Phil Nixon back as South Taranaki mayor
He has some sorting out to do in the next few weeks.
South Taranaki council to reduce emissions by a third
The natural gas-fired boilers will be replaced at the end of the 2022-23 summer season.
Most mayoral candidates oppose plan for Three Waters
Only two mayoral candidates in Whanganui, Rangitīkei and Ruapehu support the current plan.
Coastal, rural communities need more say at council table
Two South Taranaki Māori ward candidates want to provide the missing voice.
Time to go back to the 90s with New Plymouth Operatic
Party like it's 1999 (and the rest of the 90s too) with New Plymouth Operatic's new show.
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
South Taranaki hapū call for extended kaimoana ban
Most hapū of Ngāruahine will this week request an official ban along their coastline.
Hāwera students taste success in culinary contest
Elijah Lucando and Tara Nottage competed in the live kitchen grand final in Auckland
Two arrested as police remove Mt Messenger occupiers
The protesters were last week issued a trespass notice.
Poo bug makes 80 per cent of Taranaki rivers unswimmable
The Government wants 80 per cent of all larger rivers swimmable by 2030
Second time lucky for Waverley A&P's 100th show
The celebration is set for November after being cancelled last year due to Covid-19.
Funding plea for 'appalling' Taranaki state highways
The potholes caused a motorcycle rider to be sent to hospital, Mayor Phil Nixon says.
Tactical talks mobilise tight field for Māori seats
The race is on to win Māori seats in South Taranaki and other parts of Taranaki region.
New housing development accelerates water main upgrade
The residential development in Hāwera is the largest in South Taranaki.
One week left for those wanting to stand as candidates in local elections
On August 17 the names of all candidates who have been nominated will be made public
Seabed mining company grabs Aussie ally
TTR has agreed to swap ownership of the company for shares in an Australian miner.
Pregnant widow left 'heartbroken': Alleged murder victim had son due in six weeks
The alleged victim has also left behind two older sons.
Local Focus: Cherry smashes rugby's glass ceiling
Former Black Fern Cherry Blyde is Taranaki Rugby's first female president
South Taranaki District Council submits its rejection on water reforms
South Taranaki's Mayor called the centralised approach to the reform "one size fits none."
Youth MPs grill Government in the Beehive
No question in Parliament over two days this week was asked by anyone older than 18.
South Taranaki mayor wants a second term
Nixon said there were several big projects like the library and business park to continue
Wild weather on its way
Weather watches have been issued for the region and MetService says there could be more.
Bronzed honour for legendary racehorse nearing completion
The head of the statue committee says it will be completed by July at the earliest
Rates increase less than planned for South Taranaki
The annual plan sets out an average rate increase of 2.48 per cent for 2022/23.
Health boss welcomes reforms as possible 'game-changer'
Hayden Wano believes the reforms may shift inequities in health.
Choirs unite for Whanganui concert
The Whanganui Male Choir will host guests the Stratford Singers on July 3.