Robin Martin

The company behind a proposal to mine ironsands off the coast of Taranaki has welcomed the government's proposed bill. Video

The Waitangi Tribunal is to hold a "priority" kaupapa inquiry into government climate change policy.

An iwi will continue to oppose to seabed mining even if the government introduces a fast-track consenting regime for significant infrastructure and development projects.

An exhibition in New Plymouth is taking its inspiration from a famed Taranaki show band to transport visitors on a journey back in time through the fashion, music and technology of the 60s, 70s and…

In the true spirit of Burt Munro, two Wellingtonians will this weekend push their suped-up scooters to the max at an event carrying the motorcycling legend's name.

Mainly Magazines & Lotto - which once carried more than 1200 titles - is putting a full stop on business, saying the numbers just do not add up.

A proposed restructure in New Plymouth cultural institutions will see 12 jobs axed.

A Ngatea pensioner who has climbed the mountain to mark his 90th birthday says it was a "humbling" experience.

Robbie Campbell was twice knocked back when he applied for an orderly's position in the 1970s - but he has recently notched up 48 years on the wards.

The owner of Yarrow Stadium has done an about turn on plans to re-use hundreds of seats as part of its $80 million upgrade.

The $280m project still doesn't have a complete section of road but NZTA says it's done the prep work.

A little slice of King Country history is up for sale at Awakino - permanent population 12.

Gareth Green helped repaint the car parking markings for eight New Plymouth District Council-owned units.

One councillor is calling the plan at New Plymouth's most popular swimming beach too expensive and a burden on ratepayers.

Simeon Brown has confirmed all Transport Choices programmes put on hold in October will not receive further funding.

A South Taranaki iwi has described Shane Jones' comments describing hapū members as "pixie-like" for their resistance to seabed mining as unbecoming and arrogant.

Waka Kotahi is committed to undertaking the work on 3650 hectares of native bush - in perpetuity - as part of the $280 million Mt Messenger Bypass in Taranaki.

The council shed a quarter of its senior management team earlier this year and has a goal of saving $10 million a year on staff and consulting costs.

Authorities would still be in the dark about who is behind the illegal camping and clearing of native trees in Egmont National Park if not for the man inadvertently filming himself.

In a letter to local authorities, Transport Minister Simeon Brown said he told Waka Kotahi to halt work on cycling and walking initiatives.

Owners Brett Carter and Raewyn Greig spent about $1 million buying a church and converting it into a cabaret-style venue in New Plymouth.

Councillor Gordon Brown wanted $9m earmarked for zoo compliance costs removed from the draft pan, which would effectively mean closing it down.

In an age of cloud downloads and endless streaming, there's still a love for the physical media, as RNZ's Robin Martin found at the New Plymouth Record Fair. Audio

WorkSafe is seeking independent advice about a leaking oil and gas well in the Kupe Field off the coast of Taranaki.

Murray Chong says cycle lane separation barriers would prevent him pulling his low-riding sports car out of the way for emergency services vehicles.