Taranaki
'Rising hysteria' - Confusing response to chemical spill criticised
Emergency alerts combined with a lack of information about the wellbeing of staff caused alarm during ammonia spill at a meat processing plant.
Yarrow Stadium facing numerous 'high risks'
An analysis of the $50 million repair and upgrade of the earthquake-prone Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth reveals it has a high degree of risk.
What to expect from WOMAD
Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan looks at three artists who are featuring at Womad this year. The three-day music, arts and dance festival runs from March 13 to 15 at the TSB Bowl of Brooklands in New… Audio
Yarrow funding request 'almost robbing Peter to pay Paul' - sport groups
Taranaki sports organisations are crying foul over being asked to back funding applications for the $50 million upgrade to Yarrow Stadium that they did not support in the first place.
Multi-sports hub recommended for New Plymouth Raceway
Independent experts have recommended a multi-sports hub focused on community sport be established at New Plymouth Racecourse.
Bus operator drives New Plymouth's cruise ship sector
A Taranaki bus company is being credited with helping to kick-start a nascent cruise ship market in New Plymouth.
Under Five Hundy: Rahotu
Rahotu is a 300-strong close-knit community on Taranaki's Surf Highway. Among its residents are a leatherworker who crafts props for blockbuster movies and a mechanic who, when Country Life visited… Audio, Gallery
Under Five Hundy: Rahotu
Rahotu is a 300-strong close-knit community on Taranaki's Surf Highway. Among its residents are a leatherworker who crafts props for blockbuster movies and a mechanic who, when Country Life visited…
Audio'Priority action' over disused oil and gas wells not followed through
The government is being taken to task for failing to act on a 2017 report that found more than 100 'orphan oil and gas wells' around the country had not been properly decommissioned.
Fatal motorcycle crash closes SH3 in Taranaki
A motorcyclist has died following a crash on SH3 about 2km south of Mokau, in Taranaki.
Urban farming project wins 100,000 dollar research award
A passion for organic produce grown locally has seen Carl and Kati Freeman's "Farm Next Door" project get awarded a significant research grant. Audio
The New Zealander running Bethlehem University
Bethlehem University is a Catholic University on the West Bank, established in 1973 as a joint venture between the De La Salle order and the Vatican. Its Vice-Chancellor, Brother Peter Bray FSC, is a… Audio
Dry weather: Water restrictions imposed in Stratford
A long run of dry weather in Taranaki has forced water restrictions in Straftord.
Ancient volcanic rock transformed into New Plymouth sculpture
Tonnes of ancient volcanic rock are being transformed into works of fine art on New Plymouth's Coastal Walkway.
Twenty-seven artists - including three from overseas - have set up camp on the popular… Video, Audio
Josephine Fitness and Elise Smith - CatMapping
Glow in the dark collars are proving to be an effective way of helping birds to evade cats. It's one of the findings of the CatMap project in New Plymouth, where GPS units attached to cat harnesses… Audio, Gallery
Taranaki industry undeterred by oil company's liquidation
Most companies owed money by a Malaysian oil prospector are not hopeful of getting it back, a Taranaki business group says.
Dairying's Woman of the Year
Taranaki share-milker Trish Rankin is 2019's Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year. She's an active environmentalist, mother of four, teacher, is on the National Executive for the NZ Dairy Awards, is a… Audio
Dairying's Woman of the Year
Taranaki share-milker Trish Rankin is 2019's Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year. She's an active environmentalist, mother of four, teacher, is on the National Executive for the NZ Dairy Awards, is a…
AudioChristmas Fare - Growers report in on the year that's been...
Country Life's whipping around the country to hear about 'the year that's been' for our food producers. Audio
Christmas Fare - Growers report in on the year that's been...
Country Life's whipping around the country to hear about 'the year that's been' for our food producers.
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