Robin Martin
Resident fear becoming forgotten victims of Whangaui floods
Owners of red-stickered homes in the hillside suburbs of Whanganui fear they are becoming the forgotten victims of June's record floods. Audio
Maori customary rights claim doesn't faze whitebaiters
Taranaki whitebaiters say they are more worried about exploitation of the precious delicacy than they are of Maori claims to the fishery. Audio
Bill for June central North Island floods hits $275m
The economic impact of the June floods in the central North Island now tops more than a quarter of a billion dollars. Audio
Taranaki economy takes a hit
The wider Taranaki economy is taking a hit from reduced dairy payouts and declining oil and gas activity, according to the latest reports from two of the major banks. Audio
Retailers hit by dairy downturn too
Taranaki retailers say the downturn in the dairy maket is starting to bite, with sales down by 10-20%. Farmers are cutting back now that the forecast payout for the season has dropped to $3.85 a kilo… Audio
Challenging times for new marae
A Te Ātiawa hapū remains confident that a new six million dollar marae will be built in New Plymouth despite the arduous challenges faced by the sub-tribe. Audio
Big fines for stink but Eltham may not see a cent
Eltham locals fear they won't see a cent of the more than three hundred thousand dollars in fines slapped on Fonterra and a council over a buttermilk stink. Audio
Robin Martin: Len Lye Centre
Radio New Zealand Taranaki reporter talks about the newly opened Len Lye Centre at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Audio
Len Lye Centre unveiled
It's being compared to the Tate Modern, and the Eiffel Tower - and it's in New Plymouth. Audio
Fears grow for farmer well-being
Fonterra is cutting 523 jobs as it pushes ahead with restructuring plans to cut costs and make the company more resiliant in an increasingly volitile market. Audio
Selling homemade hangi about to get harder
People are being warned that selling kai from a homemade hangi for profit could soon attract a hefty fine. The New Plymouth District Council says it's had an increase in complaints about the online… Audio
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People are being warned that selling kai from a homemade hangi for profit could soon attract a hefty fine. The New Plymouth District Council says it's had an increase in complaints about the online… Audio
Jobs to go at New Plymouth District Council
New Plymouth's council is axing 52 leadership jobs as part of a major restructure. Audio
Taranaki Iwi Trust initials 70 million dollar settlement
The Taranaki Iwi Trust has initialled its 70 million dollar Treaty settlement with the Crown at an emotional hui in New Plymouth today. Audio
Court heard Fonterra knew the risks of dumping buttermilk
A court has heard that Fonterra knew full well the risks of dumping millions of litres of buttermilk waste at Eltham in 2013 and had other options to dispose of it. Audio
Our reporter in Whanganui
Our reporter Robin Martin has been with locals as they looked inside their homes. Audio
Some Anzac Parade residents returning home this afternoon
About half the people with homes inside Whanganui's Anzac Parade emergency cordon should be allowed to return to their properties this afternoon. Audio
Evacuation chaos forces flood victims to sleep in cars
Further north no vacancy signs in South Taranaki and confusion around evacuation centre opening times forced some flood victims to sleep in their cars. Audio
Tree felling leaves eyesore
Protester says the felling of 23 pohutukawas on the Waitara riverbank today has left the township looking out on to a concrete wall topped with barbed wire. Audio
Protesters gather at post box
A hardy handful of protesters gathered around their local post box in New Plymouth today, with one saying he might chain himself to it. Audio
