Taranaki
Covered stadium touted for New Plymouth
A state-of-the-art covered stadium has been proposed to replace earthquake-prone Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth.
Huge interest in Taranaki FASD workshop
What started as a small workshop to help Taranaki families manage Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder has had to move venues after hundreds of people signed up. Audio
Covered stadium touted for New Plymouth
One of the options being proposed for New Plymouth's earthquake-prone Yarrow Stadium is relocating it to a state-of-the-art covered stadium costing $250m, but the stadium trust can only afford a basic… Video, Audio
'Ghostly' volunteers bring city's oldest cemetery back to life
New Plymouth's oldest cemetery and one of its hidden gems has been transformed into a riot of spring colour by a group of publicity-shy - ghost-like - volunteers.
Taranaki ponders shipping its waste out of region
Taranaki councils are considering a proposal to truck all the region's waste up to 300 kilometres to the Bonny Glen mega-dump near Marton. Audio
Firefighters damp down hotspots after New Plymouth blaze
Firefighters are damping down hotspots after a big blaze at a metal recycling yard in New Plymouth.
The South Taranaki iwi making superfood smoothies with indigenous ingredients
Kaitahi Native Superfood Company sells a frozen blend of fruit, vegetables, seeds, kūmara, pūhā and kawakawa which you shake with liquid to make an instant smoothie. Audio, Gallery
The South Taranaki iwi making superfood smoothies with indigenous ingredients
Kaitahi Native Superfood Company sells a frozen blend of fruit, vegetables, seeds, kūmara, pūhā and kawakawa which you shake with liquid to make an instant smoothie.
AudioInspiration for the green fingered at Taranaki Garden Fest
Visitors to this year's Taranaki Garden Festival are encouraged to bring a healthy appetite, an ear for music and a notepad.
Did Jeffery the 'bitey' rooster live to crow again?
The "not that nice" rooster was threatened with the chop by his owner's mum if he didn't win a prize at Ngaere School pet day. And he didn't. Audio
Paddock transformed into open-air sculpture studio
A paddock in central Taranaki has been transformed into a massive open air studio after Stratford sculptor Tai Meuli invited a few of his mates over.
Second Len Lye sculpture proves too tempting for vandals
A trustee of the Len Lye Foundation says attacks on the artist's works are symptomatic of a wider disrespect for art and culture in New Zealand.
Len Lye work irrestible to vandals
A Len Lye art work on Wellington's waterfront was damaged earlier this month, but the celebrated sculptor's work Waving Wands in New Plymouth has also been attacked four times since being installed 18… Video, Audio
Two people killed in two-car crash near new Plymouth
Two people have died after a two-car crash north of New Plymouth last night.
Living off the land at Tarata
When Hans Michel was in town and plugged his rural adress into the GPS just for interest, it didn't give him directions, it just told him to drive a long way. And it is. Hans and his family live… Audio
Living off the land at Tarata
When Hans Michel was in town and plugged his rural adress into the GPS just for interest, it didn't give him directions, it just told him to drive a long way. And it is. Hans and his family live…
AudioOil and gas traffic dangerous and destroying rural lifestyle - residents
Residents of Tikorangi in rural Taranaki say the volume of oil and gas traffic in the area is becoming dangerous and affecting their quality of life.
Pensioners give IT, virtual reality and e-bikes a go
Dozens of South Taranaki pensioners ditched the slippers and bingo in favour of laser strike weapons and virtual reality goggles at an Ageing Disgracefully event in Normanby yesterday.
WOMAD 2019: Teeks, Angelique Kidjo and Silkroad Ensemble to perform
WOMAD has just made the first artist announcement for its 2019 festival, which is taking place in Taranaki in March.
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Taranaki hospital buildings may be quake-prone
Engineers have found that large parts of Taranaki Base Hospital - including its emergency department, intensive care unit and maternity block - are probably earthquake prone.
