Taranaki
More Taranaki swimming spots closed because of bacteria
Three more popular Taranaki swimming spots have been issued with health warnings because of elevated E. coli bacteria levels.
Diesel spill at New Plymouth beach
About 100 litres of a liquid thought to be diesel has spilled into the sea near New Plymouth today.
'Massive amounts' of algae clog Taranaki rivers
Surfers and hapū in coastal Taranaki say they are horrified at an algae bloom that is clogging the area's rivers and streams this summer.
Algal bloom horrifies Taranaki surfers and hapu
Surfers and hapu in coastal Taranaki say they are horrified at an algae bloom that is clogging the area's rivers and streams this summer. They say the bloom is treacherous to cross, a threat to… Audio
Councillor apologises over anthem te reo comments
Murray Chong, who posted on social media that he was ashamed of singing the national anthem in te reo, has apologised for his comments.
Petition calls for resignation of New Plymouth councillor after anthem comment
A petition has been started calling for the resignation of a controversial New Plymouth councillor who posted on social media that he's 'ashamed' of singing the te reo version of the national anthem… Audio
New Plymouth lights festival: 'The children are alight with curiosity'
The TSB Festival of Lights in New Plymouth has attracted record numbers this summer.
Taranaki swimming hole contamination dismays health officer
The E coli contamination of popular Taranaki swimming spots has saddened the area's medical officer of health.
Army of volunteers join war on pests in Taranaki
Taranaki residents are snapping up thousands of traps as the province embraces an ambitious initiative to eradicate predators from the mountain's ring plain. Audio
E coli closes popular Taranaki swimming holes
Numerous locations across the Taranaki district have had warnings about water quality posted.
Surfers gather in Taranaki for national champs
Surfers aged between 9 and 72 have been rubbing shoulders with World Surf League competitor Ricardo Christie at the National Championships in Taranaki this week.
Surf course empowering youth with mental resilience
Surfing is often seen as limited to those who are able to handle the ocean with ease, but now a Taranaki programme is tapping into the culture to teach self-confidence to people from all walks of…
Punters hope Stratford race day not the last
Stratford is one of two racing clubs in Taranaki an independent report has recommend should be closed down.
International duo to head up Len Lye Centre
A duo with a proven international pedigree has been lured from across the Tasman to head up the Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth.
Call for New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals review
A Taranaki iwi says the State Services Commission report reflects the iwi's experience that government agencies were biased against it. Audio
Celebrity kiwi released into the wild
One of the nation's most famous kiwi was among four released onto Taranaki Maunga at the launch of the Kiwi Recovery Plan/Mahere Whakaora Kiwi 2018-2028 yesterday.
Waitara land dispute resolved with new law
After 30 years of talks and nearly 160 years of disagreement, a law's been passed to resolve the long dispute over leasehold land at Waitara.
What is the mystery, yellow substance bothering Waitara residents?
What has been leaving Waitara resident's cars and buildings covered in spots and splatters of a pale yellow and difficult to remove substance? Reporter Robin Martin headed to the North Taranaki… Video, Audio
Soldier of Fortune: the story of Gustavus von Tempsky (part 2)
In part two, how Gustavus von Tempsky went from a relatively famous soldier to the uber-hero of NZ colonial history. Audio
Taranaki to move away from emissions-based economy
The region risks being left behind in the transition to a low-carbon future unless it is given the opportunity to change, according to a development group.
