Taranaki
Senior jobs on line at Stratford council
Senior managers are among those invited to reapply for their jobs at the Stratford District Council as it undergoes a major restructure.
Mycoplasma bovis spreads to Taranaki
Mycoplasma bovis has spread to Taranaki, with a farm on lock down after tests confirmed the region's first case of the cattle disease. Video, Audio
Police criticised after woman left unattended in cells for hours
People should not be held in custody while waiting for bail documents, the IPCA says.
Ratespayers' pressure: Councillors ban freedom camping
New Plymouth District Council has done a u-turn and voted to crack down on freedom camping.
Taranaki Rugby seeks $600,000 bailout
Earthquake damage to Yarrow Stadium has wiped out the local union's cash reserves, the local district council has been told.
Taranaki farmers concerned over safety exclusion zones
Taranaki farmers say they will be collateral damage if a recommendation that safety exclusion zones be enforced around oil and gas installations is taken up.
Mayor behind "black face" prize
The Mayor of South Taranaki Ross Dunlop has admitted to being the judge who awarded the prize to the Hawera Mt View Lions float in the towns recent A&P show. He's now admitted he made a mistake and… Audio
Mayor voted for ‘blackface’ float to win award
South Taranaki mayor Ross Dunlop says he has no plans to resign after it was revealed he was on a judging panel that awarded second prize to a float in an A&P parade featuring people in 'blackface'. Audio
Neglected New Plymouth neighbourhood to get 68 Kiwibuild homes
Sixty-eight Kiwibuild homes are to be built in Marfell, a neglected New Plymouth neighbourhood, more than a decade after a new housing project was first promised. But some locals remain sceptical… Video, Audio
Gas supply stumbling block to $1bn Taranaki project - MP
Guaranteeing gas supply could prove the stumbling block for a $1 billion project being mooted for Taranaki, according to New Plymouth MP Jonathan Young.
Remembered by Māori, the legacy of Parihaka should be known by Pakeha
Historian Rachel Buchanan and Māori leader Mahara Okeroa talk with Maria Bargh about the 1881 invasion of Parihaka and the implications of Taranaki land confiscations today. Audio
Council bylaw mistake throws doors open to freedom campers
New Plymouth residents fear there will be an influx of freedom campers after a bylaw was incorrectly drafted and sent back to the drawing board.
Controversial scheme to dump waste adopted by Taranaki councils
Taranaki's councils have accepted a deal to ship the region's waste hundreds of kilometres away to the Bonny Glen mega-dump near Marton.
Businessman facing meth charges wants bail to attend rehab
A New Plymouth businessman facing a raft of methamphetamine related charges has signalled he wants bail so he can attend a rehabilitation clinic in Auckland.
Man accused of blackmailing DOC over 1080 programme named
A Taranaki man accused of blackmailing DOC in an attempt to end its 1080 pest contol programme has lost a bid to keep his name secret.
Energy company sells its NZ oil fields
Canadian energy company Tag Oil is selling up and quitting New Zealand.
Oil field operator warns development required to extend its life
The operator of an oil field off the coast of South Taranaki has warned that if no further development is undertaken the resource could soon be uneconomic.
NZTrio’s currently touring a programme called “Twine”
Vanessa Zigliani is manager of NZTrio one of this country’s best loved classical ensembles. At present the trio has a line-up of guest players working with cellist Ashley Brown, which this month… Audio
Taranaki Woman wins Excellence Award
Jessie Waite works for Federated Farmers.The 26-year-old is one of three winners of the 2018 NZ Young Farmers Excellence Awards recognising members who are leaders, achievers and role models. Audio
Taranaki Woman wins Excellence Award
Jessie Waite works for Federated Farmers.The 26-year-old is one of three winners of the 2018 NZ Young Farmers Excellence Awards recognising members who are leaders, achievers and role models.
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