Taranaki
Foam investigation: Wastewater discharge permit 'on hold'
A major firefighter training site in Taranaki has been stopped from discharging wastewater while investigations carry on into foam contamination.
St John expands its services in New Plymouth
A new site for St John Ambulance in New Plymouth will give the service better access to the city's fastest growing area.
Suspected tornadoes keep emergency services busy in Taranaki
Suspected tornadoes and thundery hail storms have kept fire and emergency services busy in Taranaki today.
The Rural Catch Version of the Regional Wrap
Five contestants from the National Fieldays Rural Catch of the Year competition talk about conditions on the land and their love of farming. Audio
The Rural Catch Version of the Regional Wrap
Five contestants from the National Fieldays Rural Catch of the Year competition talk about conditions on the land and their love of farming.
AudioTaranaki iwi open for business: 'We're not going anywhere'
With the end of offshore oil and gas exploration in sight and caps on dairy expansion on the cards, could Taranaki iwi kick-start the province's ailing economy?
Car clinging cat still a mystery to SPCA
The North Taranaki SPCA says it's no closer to identifying the owners of a moggie who spent four and a half hours clinging to the grill of a car from Orewa to New Plymouth. Video, Audio
Stadium closure $10 million blow to Taranaki economy
Taranaki Chamber of Commerce estimates the region will take at least a $10 million hit a year after the shock closure of Yarrow Stadium. Video, Audio
Cat survives 4.5 hour drive in car's grill
A cat has made a miraculous recovery after it survived a four and a half hour drive from Auckland to New Plymouth trapped in the grill of a car, but its owners still haven't been found. Video, Audio
Taranaki Bulls without home after stadium condemned
Taranaki's flagship stadium has been condemned after geotechnical testing showed the bank under its West Stand is a significant earthquake risk. Video, Audio
Taranaki's stadium condemned due to earthquake risk
Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth has been condemned after geotechnical testing showed the bank under its West Stand is a significant earthquake risk. General manager of Yarrows the bakers Russel Guckert… Audio
Whanganui emergency housing unhabitable, Salvation Army says
Conditions at some emergency housing providers in Whanganui are so poor they are putting vulnerable people at risk, the city's Salvation Army's tenancy manager for emergency housing says. Video, Audio
Largest ever predator control project launched
Taranaki Taku Tūranga - which aims to eradicate pests from the entire region -- will get an injection of nearly $12 million over five years from the Predator Free 2050 fund. Video, Audio
New Plymouth council under fire for 'recycling' protected reserve
The New Plymouth District Council has come under fire for planning to sell part of a coastal reserve under the guise of "land recycling".
Seasonal adjustment
Unseasonably warm weather lately has confused some plants - and journalists. Audio
Seasonal adjustment
Unseasonably warm weather lately has confused some plants - and journalists.
AudioPM talks 'just transition' in Taranaki
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern fronted up in Taranaki today for the first time since the government announced it won't issue any new offshore oil and gas exploration permits. Video, Audio
Questions raised over mayor's involvement in land-sale meeting
Questions are being asked about the New Plymouth mayor's involvement in a meeting about the sale of reserve land, including the transfer of $2.25 million to a private golf club.
New Plymouth mayor arranged meeting over sale of reserve land
Questions are being asked about the involvement of the New Plymouth Mayor in a meeting about the sale of reserve land in the city, including the transfer of 2.25 million dollars to a private golf… Video, Audio
Kōkako song used in battle to save bird
It's one of our most popular bird calls on Morning Report but the song of the kokako is also instrumental in the battle to save the blue-wattled crows. The calls have been used to attract kokako in… Audio
