Taranaki
'Vital part of the landscape': New Plymouth breweries buys iconic Gisborne Gold brand
Sunshine Brewing has been sold, saving the multi-award winning craft brewery from potential closure.
We chat to the stars from a new documentary about women's rugby
'Tears On The Field' is a new locally produced documentary that hit's cinemas tomorrow. Set in Taranaki it follows the story of women's grass roots rugby. Two of the film's stars, rugby players Kate… Audio
CAT scans, yes. Cats? No
Claws are out over a directive to restrict the movements of two popular moggies at Taranaki Base Hospital.
Woman who bit stranger, growled like a dog to get early release from prison
A young woman bit a stranger's arm and "growled like a dog" while remaining latched on for about 10 seconds during a street attack.
Five years for killing friend who looked upon him as an older brother
Family of Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley spoke at the sentencing of Rakai Jacob Thompson.
'Strong' signal Taranaki councils headed for amalgamation - mayor
Taranaki Regional Council chief executive Steve Ruru will be interim chief executive at New Plymouth District Council as well.
Street art festival returns to New Plymouth
Twenty-six graffiti artists are transforming the New Plymouth CBD into a living gallery. Audio
Taranaki music fans urged to get ready to rock
Taranaki music fans are being urged to forget the disappointment of WOMAD taking a break and instead pull on a black T-shirt, a pair of skinny jeans and get ready to rock. Full Metal Orchestra is… Audio
Mayor dismisses rift over interim chief executive debate as politicking
Councillor Dinnie Moeahu hit back on the motion to exclude the public from the debate even though no one had turned up to the meeting.
Iwi opens houses to raise whānau at home
Ngāti Mutunga has opened new houses to help whānau get into home ownership and grow their family connections on tribal ground.
Hapū seek ocean status to save Taranaki kaimoana
Hapū of Taranaki iwi want their interests along the region's western coast officially recognised, so they can continue to protect kaimoana when the current rāhui is no longer legally enforceable.
Composting company fined $71,000 for stinking out neighbours
A judge says he has no doubt the odour would have been objectionable during inspections and affected residents would have been "revolted and distressed".
Cost of eliminating clams from lake too much for council
Lake Rotomanu remains closed to motorised boats, while efforts to eradicate the invasive gold clam are stalled.
Police commended on retreat from 'hostile' group at car meet
Coastal ward councillor Janet Fleming, said that kind of behaviour had no place in South Taranaki.
Critically injured climbers rescued from Mt Taranaki
One climber rescued by helicopter is in a critical condition and two are seriously injured.
Police retreat from 'hostile' group at car meet
A video shows about a dozen people approaching a police car, which then reverses, with people running after it. Video
New Plymouth's Metro Plaza building demolition set to start
It's the start of a three-stage project to bring daylight back to a section of the Huatoki Stream after almost a century under cover.
Noisy neighbours' loud gear to be sold off
Dozens of sound systems seized by noise control officers in New Plymouth are about to go on sale at a charity op shop.
Taranaki exhibition gives voice to native species
It aims to bring attention to legislative failures that enabled the exploitation of waterways and undermine hapū authority in enacting kaitiakitanga.
Michaela Brake and Lisa Burd: No Tears on the Field
No Tears on the Field is the latest film from award winning documentary maker Lisa Burd. Video, Audio
