Taranaki
Len Lye visitor numbers plummet after door charge introduced
Visitor numbers at the Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth has more than halved a year after a controversial door charge was introduced for out-of-towners.
Durie Hill Elevator reaches new heights with centenary celebrations
The only underground lift in the southern hemisphere, the hand-dug Durie Hill Elevator, is celebrating its centenary in Whanganui this week.
New Plymouth council project blows budget: 'It's definitely a shock'
Repairs on New Plymouth's District Council building have attracted criticism after ballooning from $1 million to more than $3 million.
Plan sparks hapu fears of 'open slather' on reef activities
A North Taranaki hapu says the proposed coastal plan for the region takes an "open slather, do want you want" approach to protecting reefs traditionally used for gathering kaimoana.
Questions remain over freshwater quality in Taranaki region
The latest report into the health of Taranaki streams and rivers indicates freshwater quality is improving across the province, but not everyone is convinced by the data.
Farmers Making Burgers
Five hundred thousand beef patties are made for McDonalds each day in New Zealand. Country Life joins farmers on a tour to see how meat they provide ends up in burgers. Audio, Gallery
Farmers Making Burgers
Five hundred thousand beef patties are made for McDonalds each day in New Zealand. Country Life joins farmers on a tour to see how meat they provide ends up in burgers.
AudioPolice respond to reports of armed man in Hawera
A 27-year-old man is facing wilful damage charges following an Armed Offenders call out in Hawera today.
Taranaki farming couple beats ANZ in court
Business commentator Rod Oram reports on the significant victory Bill and Sharon Coomey achieved against ANZ in the Court of Appeal after a five year fight over an interest rate swap, AMP has called… Audio
'Would you like a hat with your tea?'
Jo Watson was homesick so she opened a quirky tea room in the middle of her home in rural Taranaki. There are crocheted blankets for knees, knitting needles to pick up, eight types of scones and crazy… Audio, Gallery
'Would you like a hat with your tea?'
Jo Watson was homesick so she opened a quirky tea room in the middle of her home in rural Taranaki. There are crocheted blankets for knees, knitting needles to pick up, eight types of scones and crazy…
AudioWind damages Taranaki buildings
Two buildings have been damaged by strong winds in Taranaki.
Former pastor facing sex charges named
Name suppression has lapsed for a former Taranaki pastor facing indecent assault charges.
Little blue penguin study to lift chances of survival
The first study of little blue penguin in North Taranaki is being credited with giving the at-risk bird a better chance of survival in the region.
Citizen scientists undertake first survey of Taranaki penguin
A first of its kind study of little blue penguin in North Taranaki is being credited with giving the at-risk bird a better chance of survival in the region. "Finding Little Blue" is the brainchild of… Video, Audio
Mother jailed after 'psychologically butchering' daughters
Two years to the day after her eldest child died in a suspected suicide a New Plymouth woman has been jailed on charges of neglect, cruelty and violence against her children.
Rock of faith: Redesign of NZ's oldest stone church unveiled
Final plans for the strengthening and redevelopment of Taranaki Cathedral in New Plymouth - which include an education centre focusing on its role in the Taranaki land wars - have been revealed.
Parishoners divided over plans for NZ's oldest stone church
Final plans have been revealed for the earthquake strengthening and redevelopment of New Zealand's oldest stone church - the Taranaki Cathedral in New Plymouth. Audio
Claims rig company favouring foreign workers over New Zealanders
A New Zealander who spent 18 years working in a senior position on oil rigs says he and others, were snubbed and foreign workers favoured for jobs in Taranaki.
Taranaki people have skills to fill senior oil rig jobs - Mayor
New Plymouth's Mayor says there are plenty of skilled people in the region to take on senior jobs on oil rigs without having to hire offshore.
