Taranaki
New Plymouth's Ōākura Beach closed due to sewage leak
A popular New Plymouth beach is closed while the council cleans up a sewage leak.
Person critically injured in Taranaki car fire dies
A person who was critically injured in a car fire in Taranaki this morning has died in hospital.
Port Taranaki terminal's $16m firefighting project nears completion
The port's chief executive described the upgrade as "a significant investment in something we hope we never have to use".
Second rare bird killed in six months on Taranaki roads
The large stocky herons - one of the rarest wetland birds in the world - are notoriously secretive and deemed nationally critical in New Zealand.
Taranaki in 3D: Aerial laser survey captures region in all its glory
The data, which is available to the public, will be used to generate high-definition 3D maps and models that will have a wide range of uses.
Taupō District Council loses chief executive to New Plymouth
New Plymouth District Council's previous chief executive left under a cloud of controversy.
Toxic well underlines windmill plan fears in Taranaki
A contaminated well that can no longer supply a marae highlights the fears driving the latest court action against a wind-to-hydrogen plant.
Project cost blowout to hit New Plymouth ratepayers for years
Ratepayers are to pay a hefty price for a planned thermal dryer project that's price has more than doubled.
Taranaki still has 'an energy future' as decision on new exploration deferred
The region's future is tied to energy, the government says, while delaying a a decision on future oil and gas exploration block offers.
Hundreds gather 'all out of love for te reo Māori'
About 1000 rangatahi have descended on Taranaki and Whanganui for Te Wiki Hākinakina o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori, a celebration of sport and te reo Māori.
'They are confident in their Māoritanga': Students celebrate sport and te reo
Students from around Aotearoa are getting together for Wiki Hā, which combines sport with a chance to practise their te reo Māori.
Countdown recalls legs of ham over listeria fears
Countdown is recalling a specific batch of its name-brand ham sold in Taranaki, because of the possible presence of listeria.
Police investigate after person found with serious injuries in New Plymouth
A person is in hospital after being found with serious injuries in New Plymouth last night.
Horse racing moved after track vandalised
New Plymouth Raceway fears damage to its horse racing track could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to repair.
Sex Outside the City campaign targets queer rural men for health check-ups
Its new billboard in New Plymouth encourages queer men to get regular swabs as part of STD tests, to check for common diseases like gonorrhoea and chlamydia.
EPA staying quiet on operator's possible breaches in Kupe gas field operations
It has emerged that Beach Energy Resources is the subject of an ongoing investigation into its operation at the Kupe gas field off the coast of Taranaki.
Homicide investigation launched after death in Hāwera
The death of a man found in the early hours of Saturday has sparked a homicide investigation.
Hapū and Greenpeace back to court for stricter hydrogen rules
Some hapū of Ngāruahine are heading to the Appeal Court with Greenpeace to seek tighter controls on a plan to make hydrogen from wind-powered electricity in South Taranaki.
Doctor's competence in spotlight after woman dies of kidney failure
The Health and Disability Commissioner's office says a junior Taranaki doctor's competence may need to be reviewed.
Workers to use 1km cable to access to remote bypass in the bush
A 1.1km cable on 28-metre supports is being set up to transport workers and materials to the remote Mt Messenger Bypass roading project site in Taranaki. Video
