Robin Martin
Shooters urged to adopt environmental-friendly ammunition
A school science project detected thousands of plastic shotgun wads littering Taranaki beaches. Now local shooters are being urged to switch to biodegradable wads. Audio
Surfers chain up toilet block, tell campers to leave in Taranaki
Taranaki surfers are so fed up with freedom campers illegally taking all the parking spots at a local camping spot, they have chained up the toilet and asked tourists to leave. Video, Audio
Citizen scientists come to aid of little blue penguins
A citizens' science initative is helping to keep little blue penguins out of harms way during the construction of a seawall extension in Taranaki. Video, Audio
Ngāti Maru signals interest in DOC land
A Taranaki iwi has signalled its interest in thousands of hectares of Department of Conservation land at a Treaty settlement hui at Te Upoko o te Whenua marae today. Audio
Warning over water borne diseases
The number of people catching stomach bugs after swimming in lakes and rivers could be much greater than those recorded. The Taranaki medical officer of health says not as many people go to the doctor… Audio
146-year-old wreck revealed in heavy spring swells
A 146-year-old shipwreck has appeared on a Taranaki beach, after being uncovered by a change in tide. Audio
Homes Under Threat from Climate Change
Robin Martin asks what response is being planned for the effects of climate change on homes and who is likely to foot any bills? Audio
No bail outs for homeowners affected by climate change
Home owners hoping for a government bail out in places threatened by the impacts of climate change like Whanganui and Dunedin may have to think again. Audio
Hungary proud to put first chink in Iron Curtain
Hungarian New Zealanders gathered around the country this weekend to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the 1956 uprising against communist rule. 1,100 refugees came to New Zealand when Russian… Audio
'Surf rage' about safety not tribalism - surfer
Surfers say surf rage is mainly about safety, not about being territorial. But a Massey University lecturer isn't so sure and he's starting a PhD into 'surf rage'. Audio
No surprise no Maori on New Plymouth Council, iwi leader says
A Taranaki iwi leader says it is no surprise that not a single Maori candidate has won a seat on the New Plymouth District Council. Audio
Peace hikoi protests Waitara Lands Bill
About 200 people have taken part in a peace hikoi in north Taranaki protesting against the Waitara Lands Bill which had its first reading in Parliament today. Audio
A cup of coffee and a korero on offer at New Plymouth cafe
A cup of coffee with your Te Reo is helping people take Maori language out of the classroom and into the community in New Plymouth. Audio
Mokau slip could be costing Taranaki $250,000 a day
A massive slip which cut Taranaki off from the north of the country is estimated to be costing the region at least $250,000 a day, in delayed freight and transport. Video, Audio
First-of-its-kind national surfing reserve proposed for Taranaki
A first-of-its-kind national surfing reserve is being proposed for Taranaki that will encompass many of the region's prime surf breaks. Video, Audio
Mt Taranaki climbers caught in debris during rescue
Three climbers plucked off Mount Taranaki last night had a lucky escape after being caught in falling debris while the rescue operation was underway. Audio
Maori representation no-go area for NP politicians
Three months on from New Plymouth's peace hikoi to support Māori wards on the council and contenders for the top job at next month's elections are avoiding the issue. Audio
Call for candidates to take a stand on Maori representation
Out-going New Plymouth Mayor Andrew Judd says Maori representation has become a virtual no-go area for those vying for public office. Audio
School billeting under threat due to health and safety changes
The Kiwi tradition of being billeted out while on school sports and cultural exchanges may soon become a thing of the past due to health and safety regulations. Audio
Feral cats reaching plague proportions, beekeeper says
Feral cats are reaching plague proportions in New Zealand's back country and no-one seems to want to take responsibility for the problem, a Taranaki beekeeper says. Video, Audio
