Taranaki
Taranaki seabed mining declined by fast track panel
In a draft decision, the panel found there would be a credible risk of harm to marine life.
Green hydrogen energy project construction starts this month
Five years after almost $20 million of funding was announced for a green hydrogen facility in South Taranaki construction is set to begin this month.
Adventurous seal pup given police escort out of New Plymouth CDB
Police say the seal pup wandered "a bit too far from home" but was safely escorted back to the sea.
'Mallowpuff' lane dividers to replace controversial 'Tim Tams'
Some of New Plymouth's concrete cycleway separators are set to be replaced.
Cinema behind world-famous PJ ban faces imminent closure
More than 200 people turned up to a public meeting vowing to save Hāwera Cinema 2 in Taranaki.
Taranaki surfers thrilled over return of world's surfing elite to NZ
Taranaki surfers say they're stoked for Raglan, who will hold a World Surf League event in a few month's time. Audio
Taranaki surfers frothing over return of world's surfng elite
The surfing community in Taranaki - the only region in New Zealand to have previously hosted the globe's elite surf competition - is stoked for its Raglan cousins who are to hold a combined men's and… Audio
Taranaki man to unicycle around the world in record attempt
Norm Joe, from Stratford, picked up unicycling as a hobby during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Man arrested after person hit by vehicle and assaulted in Taranaki
The person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
First oil, gas bid since end of offshore ban under consideration
Australian firm EnZed Energy's application to explore a large block off the coast of south Taranaki will go to officials with no competing bids.
Watch: Lightning strikes around Taranaki Maunga
Coastal Taranaki residents and visitors were treated to an impressive lightning show on Thursday night.
Highway closure hits holidaymakers, businesses and Ed Sheeran fans
Thousands wanting to use the only route into and out of Taranaki from the north are being told to go around.
'Lucky' men praised for actions after jetski broke down, drifted off to sea
Police say the incident is a good reminder to those on the water to take safety precautions.
New trapdoor spider possibly discovered in New Zealand
A routine biodiversity check in North Taranaki has led to the possible discovery of a brand-new species of spider. Taranaki Regional Council biodiversity officer Sandra Sánchez spoke to Melissa… Audio
Stratford road blocked after debris falls from truck
Debris is blocking a major road in Stratford after it fell from a truck.
Teenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguard
The police received a call about 7pm on Thursday night, reporting a teenager was caught in a rip.
Working on the wards over the holidays
We reckon it's a good idea to recognise some of those who'll keep working through the summer break, so that the rest of us can enjoy a holiday. Yesterday it was Ian King - on call most of the summer… Audio
Teen's sentence to be quashed after colleague chained to car, dragged
Jacob Ramsay's killing was motivated by an alleged "small" debt he owed the offenders.
Ex mayor bids for Kāinga Ora flats next to his development
Peter Tennent said he'd had enough of the unacceptable behaviour of some social housing tenants. Audio
Firefighters battle large vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach
The fire was reported shortly after 2pm.