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Call for New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals review
A Taranaki iwi says the State Services Commission report reflects the iwi's experience that government agencies were biased against it. Audio
Cyclone costs New Plymouth $4.5m and exposes water vulnerabilities
A report into New Plymouth's water crisis caused by Cyclone Gita reveals it had an economic impact of $4.5 million and highlights shortcomings in the resilience of the city's water infrastructure.
Surviving Christmas: 'It doesn't have to be a stuff buying fest'
The festive season can be stressful at the best of times, but for those people down on their luck, suffering from ill-health or missing a loved one it will be particularly difficult, Taranaki Retreat…
Celebrity kiwi released into the wild
One of the nation's most famous kiwi was among four released onto Taranaki Maunga at the launch of the Kiwi Recovery Plan/Mahere Whakaora Kiwi 2018-2028 yesterday.
Mystery yellow spots have Waitara residents looking to the sky
A mysterious substance showing up on buildings and cars has left the residents in the Taranaki township of Waitara scratching their heads.
Leaseholders and hapū oppose Waitara Lands Bill
The New Plymouth District Council is pushing ahead with the Waitara Lands Bill despite one hapū removing its support and the angry reaction of leaseholders.
Taranaki to move away from emissions-based economy
The region risks being left behind in the transition to a low-carbon future unless it is given the opportunity to change, according to a development group.
Senior jobs on line at Stratford council
Senior managers are among those invited to reapply for their jobs at the Stratford District Council as it undergoes a major restructure.
Pre-Christmas pamper for those in need
An errant piece of chewing gum provided the unlikely inspiration for a pre-Christmas pampering event in New Plymouth.
'Our kaumātua are really doing it hard'
Māori are facing a demographic time bomb that cannot be ignored, says Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust chief executive Rangimahora Reddy.
Ratespayers' pressure: Councillors ban freedom camping
New Plymouth District Council has done a u-turn and voted to crack down on freedom camping.
Taranaki Rugby seeks $600,000 bailout
Earthquake damage to Yarrow Stadium has wiped out the local union's cash reserves, the local district council has been told.
Taranaki farmers concerned over safety exclusion zones
Taranaki farmers say they will be collateral damage if a recommendation that safety exclusion zones be enforced around oil and gas installations is taken up.
Tales behind every tattoo at body ink festival
The most tattooed person in the world was among the star attractions at the New Zealand Tattoo and Arts Festival in New Plymouth over the weekend.
Mayor voted for blackface float: 'I stuffed up'
The mayor of South Taranaki has no plans to resign after it was revealed he was on a judging panel that awarded second prize to a float in an A&P parade featuring people in blackface.
Price point casts doubt over KiwiBuild homes
Almost 70 Kiwibuild homes are to be built in a neglected New Plymouth neighbourhood more than a decade after a new housing project was first promised.
Gas supply stumbling block to $1bn Taranaki project - MP
Guaranteeing gas supply could prove the stumbling block for a $1 billion project being mooted for Taranaki, according to New Plymouth MP Jonathan Young.
Council bylaw mistake throws doors open to freedom campers
New Plymouth residents fear there will be an influx of freedom campers after a bylaw was incorrectly drafted and sent back to the drawing board.
Controversial scheme to dump waste adopted by Taranaki councils
Taranaki's councils have accepted a deal to ship the region's waste hundreds of kilometres away to the Bonny Glen mega-dump near Marton.
Cows found wandering near 'sensitive' Taranaki stream
The Taranaki Regional Council has issued an abatement notice to a farmer after a herd of cows was grazing unrestricted near the banks of "particularly sensitive" stream.
Hapū divided over Waitara Lands Bill
Waitara hapū are divided over their support for a Bill designed to end one of New Zealand's longest running land disputes.
Businessman facing meth charges wants bail to attend rehab
A New Plymouth businessman facing a raft of methamphetamine related charges has signalled he wants bail so he can attend a rehabilitation clinic in Auckland.
Man accused of blackmailing DOC over 1080 programme named
A Taranaki man accused of blackmailing DOC in an attempt to end its 1080 pest contol programme has lost a bid to keep his name secret.
Oil field operator warns development required to extend its life
The operator of an oil field off the coast of South Taranaki has warned that if no further development is undertaken the resource could soon be uneconomic.
Covered stadium touted for New Plymouth
A state-of-the-art covered stadium has been proposed to replace earthquake-prone Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth.