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Govt to pump $11.7m into privately-run Green School
Associate minister of finance James Shaw says the project will "secure" 200 construction jobs and expand the school's roll to a level at which it would contribute $43m a year to the local economy.
Existence of hapū opposing Mt Messenger bypass questioned
A High Court appeal against the Mt Messenger bypass project in Taranaki has been told that a hapū group at the heart of the case does not exist.
Mt Messenger roading project opponents protest outside High Court
A small group of protesters picketed the High Court in New Plymouth this morning in support of an appeal against the $200 million Mt Messenger bypass roading project.
Climate change could mean trouble for surf breaks
About 80 percent of the surf breaks in California could be gone by the end of the century according to research into rising sea levels.
Councillor joins protest against live export of dairy cows
A small group of activists have held a "vigil" and picketed the offices of Port Taranaki in protest at the live export of dairy cows to China.
Expert warns controversial plant needs testing for dioxin contamination
The land that a controversial chemical plant in New Plymouth is built on should be thoroughly tested for contamination before it is ever used again, according to an expert.
Confusion reigns over Covid-19 restrictions for aged care facilities
The New Zealand Aged Care Association has reiterated its 600 rest homes are still operating at Covid-19 alert level 4, despite that being out of sync with Ministry of Health advice and the actions of…
Ngāti Maru moves closer to settlement with the Crown
The return of land is a key element of a proposed settlement between Ngāti Maru - the only Taranaki iwi yet to settle - and the Crown.
Covid-19 testing ramps up to fill data gap at Port Taranaki
Forty-four border-facing workers and contractors at Port Taranaki have been tested for Covid-19 over the past week, but the Taranaki DHB can't provide the number of tests carried out since March.
Te Atiawa embarks on ambitious property development plan
Taranaki's largest iwi, Te Atiawa, is pushing ahead with plans to become the pre-eminent property developer in its rohe.
Taranaki wants Defence Force to secure its borders
The Taranaki Mayoral Forum and the Taranaki Iwi Chairs' Forum say it's their collective view "we must create a Taranaki bubble to protect our people and our economy".
Taranaki's Tui oil field: survey request shows split pipe
A tender for underwater inspection services at the abandoned oil field off the coast of Taranaki has shed light on the dubious state of its subsea infrastructure.
Pop-up clinics aim to reduce chance of 'hidden pocket' of Covid-19 cases
New Zealand finds itself "in the eye of a Covid-19 storm" and more testing is required to discover if there has been undetected transmission in the community, Taranaki Medical Officer of Health…
Taranaki farmer fined $45k for damming stream beside National Park
A Taranaki farmer has been described as "highly reckless" and lambasted for killing fish and "destroying the ecosystem" of a stream on the boundary of Egmont National Park.
New Plymouth's water woes to cost $300m to fix
New Plymouth households are being asked to fork out as much as $850 a year in extra rates in a 'Let's Smash It' option to solve the city's water woes.
Health checks for residents near chemical plant labelled a 'sham'
The Ministry of Health has provided 4062 health checks to people who lived or went to school within 1200 metres of a controversial chemical plant in New Plymouth.
Meth lab busts on the rise as pandemic hits drug imports
The closure of New Zealand's borders due to the Covid-19 pandemic has forced criminals to rethink supply lines for hard drugs, says a sociologist and organised crime expert.
New Zealand's largest ever wind turbines appear in Taranaki
The largest wind turbines ever erected in New Zealand are beginning to appear on the South Taranaki landscape between Waverley and Patea.
Plans to close controversial Taranaki chemical plant
Agrochemical company Corteva is considering closing its controversial Paritutu manufacturing plant in New Plymouth at the cost of 35 jobs, a move welcomed by some locals.
Dedicated nurses for managed isolation 'ideal' - infection control expert
An infection prevention and control expert says in a perfect world a dedicated team of nurses would be caring for people in Covid-19 managed isolation and quarantine facilities.
Ardern launches new energy centre: 'Its time has come'
Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern has swept through Taranaki today to launch the new energy centre and announce $48m for infrastructure.
Yarrow Stadium upgrade gets $20m in government infrastructure spend
A $20 million contribution to the earthquake strengthening and upgrade of Yarrow Stadium is the big-ticket item in a $48 million government infrastructure spend in Taranaki.
New Plymouth councillor prepared to fight against Māori ward proposal
A controversial New Plymouth councillor says he will spearhead a citizens-initiated referendum against the formation of a Māori ward in the city if no one else steps up to the plate.
Racecourse's future hangs in balance
More than 50 percent of people who responded to a survey on the future of the New Plymouth Raceway want Taranaki Racing's existing rent and rates free lease terminated.
Farmers dig deep at Regenerative Agriculture workshops
Taranaki farmers - among them a former All Black - have been taking a crash course in Regenerative Agriculture at workshops around the province.