Taranaki
Massive blaze in Hawera extinguished
Firefighters are monitoring hotspots after a massive blaze at an industrial complex in Hawera.
Developer's name for new subdivision trumps hapū's
Local hapū are crying foul after being left out of the process that gave a Taranaki property developer the right to name his subdivision after members of his family.
Hikoi traces footsteps of Parihaka prisoners
A silent hikoi has followed in the footsteps of prisoners taken during the sacking of Parihaka in 1881, marking the start of Waitangi commemorations in New Plymouth today. Audio
Silent hikoi remembers Parihaka
A silent hikoi in New Plymouth today followed the footsteps of prisoners taken during the sacking of Parihaka in 1881.
New Plymouth marae given all-clear
A new marae in New Plymouth has been given the all-clear after an investigation found no significant contamination.
Alternative to Tongariro Crossing mooted
The Department of Conservation is looking at ways to ease chronic overcrowding on the Tongariro Crossing, including a "sister crossing" in Taranaki.
New roading investment in Taranaki pleasing locals
More than 100 million dollars will be poured into improving the notorious stretch of State Highway 3 in northern Taranaki from Mount Messenger to Awakino Gorge. Audio
Downturn wipes out surfing festival
A international surfing festival that brought the world's best women surfers to New Zealand has been canned as a result of the economic downturn in Taranaki.
Mike Dickison: 15 years of Wikipedia
Kim Hill talks to Dr Mike Dickison, Curator of Natural History at the Whanganui Regional Museum, and volunteer editor for the free encylopedia Wikipedia, which recently celebrated its 15th birthday. Audio
Houses out of action for pay-to-move plans
There are currently no state houses available to rent in Ashburton or Oamaru, Housing New Zealand says. Audio
Taranaki farmers urged to diversify
Taranaki food producers should look beyond the "white gold" of cow's milk, the organisers of a Food Futures conference say.
Unlikely allies back oil and gas buffer zones
The oil and gas industry has an unlikely ally in its support for the introduction buffer zones around its Taranaki installations. Audio
Farmers say buffer zones a land grab
Proposed buffer zones around rural industries - including oil and gas facilities - amount to a council-approved land grab, Taranaki farmers say.
Farmers say buffer zones a land grab
South Taranaki farmers say proposed buffer zones around rural industrial sites -- including oil and gas plants -- amount to a council-approved land grab. Audio
Prison population
Roger Brooking of the Howard League for Penal Reform discusses whether a New Plymouth judge is right in saying the government's encouraging non-imprisonment of offenders. Audio
Railway death prompts safety investigation
New Plymouth authorities will do everything in their power to ensure the death of a pedestrian at a rail crossing will never be repeated, says the council's chief executive.
Citizen Science: Kiwi conservation
Kiwi are our National symbol and around the country many communities are trying to protect kiwi in their patch from predators and habitat loss. Much relies on private landowners being willing to get… Audio, Gallery
Citizen Science: going batty
Erin Griffith at East Taranaki Environment Trust heads Project Ultra, and over the summer she's been collecting images of long-tailed bats in hopes of learning more about them, their habitats, and… Video, Audio, Gallery
How McDonalds made Eltham the big cheese
Chow down on a Big Mac anywhere in Australasia and there's a good chance the cheese in that burger came from the tiny Taranaki township of Eltham. Audio
Fonterra increasing capacity for cheese making
Chow down on a Big Mac anywhere in Australasia and there's a good chance the cheese in that burger came from the tiny Taranaki township of Eltham Audio
