Taranaki
Oil company's plans 'completely unacceptable'
An oil and gas company in receivership wants to leave equipment on the Taranaki sea floor. Local iwi fundamentally oppose the plans.
Farmer tells govt to cough up if it wants 'orphan' oil well plugged
A Taranaki farmer says if the government wants to plug an 'orphaned' oil well on his property it can pay for the work itself or stay off his land.
Teat Spray and Tackles
Each year 17 Taranaki rugby clubs receive cheques from the Taranaki Community Rugby Trust thanks to a successful dairy farming operation. The Trust runs two dairy farms and a run off and all the… Audio, Gallery
Teat Spray and Tackles
Each year 17 Taranaki rugby clubs receive cheques from the Taranaki Community Rugby Trust thanks to a successful dairy farming operation. The Trust runs two dairy farms and a run off and all the…
AudioSky Snakes come to New Plymouth
A new Len Lye sculpture - Sky Snakes - is making its world premiere at celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery today.
New Plymouth mayor calls for water infrastructure 'warrant of fitness'
The city is facing an infrastructure bill of hundreds of millions after years of successive councils failed to invest, the mayor says.
Ammonia leak kills thousands of fish
An ammonia leak at a South Taranaki meat processing plant - which has killed more than 1000 fish and eels - is being described as a significant environmental incident.
'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.
