Taranaki
Taranaki boat death: Woman found holding dead man
A fisherman says he found a woman clinging onto the body of a dead man after a boat capsized in Taranaki.
'For Rent' deemed too low-rent
A stoush has broken out at an exclusive New Plymouth housing development over a 'For Rent' sign that a residents group says lowers the tone.
Greenpeace issues warning to seismic survey ship
Greenpeace is warning the seismic survey ship Amazon Warrior will be challenged when it enters New Zealand waters.
Council defends planned water fluoridation
Fluoridation of south Taranaki's water supply was necessary to help fight a high degree of poor dental health in the area, South Taranaki District Council told the Supreme Court. Audio
Council defends use of fluoride in water supplies
The South Taranaki District Council has a duty to fluoridate its water supply, as residents in the area have poor oral hygiene and a high level of tooth decay, the Supreme Court has been told.
Anti-fluoridation group argues people should have a choice
A group fighting the fluoridation of drinking water supplies in court has argued tooth decay is not serious enough to warrant imposing it on a whole community. Ann Marie May reports. Audio
Holden Museum opens
New Plymouth man Steve Fabish and his wife have just opened their very own museum devoted to Holden cars. He's been collecting the vehicles for years, and says he opened the museum because he just… Audio, Gallery
Vanishing Points
As her vision fades, New Zealand's first Poet Laureate seems to see the world more clearly. Michele Leggott, who received the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement in Poetry in 2013 has just… Audio
Grant Sheehan: shooting the stars
Lake Hayes at night with the sky bejewelled with stars, a breathtaking view of Ratana Church, an Aurora Australis across the rising Milky Way. Award-winning photographer Grant Sheehan has put many of… Audio
Controversial gallery contributes $7.4m to New Plymouth
A report has found that the controversial new Len Lye Centre pumped $7.4 million into the New Plymouth economy last year.
Whanganui doctor walks the talk on seabed mining
An Whanganui doctor upset at the prospect of seabed mining off the coast of Taranaki has been walking the talk to highlight the issue. Athol Steward has trekked about 400 kilometres from Raglan to… Audio
Kelvin Day on the Taranaki Wars.
Kelvin Day talks about early commemorations of the Taranaki Wars. Audio
Farmers disappointed at being used 'as political football'
Fonterra's chariman John Wilson denies there is an urban rural divide, saying farmers also want swimable rivers. Audio
Council pushes to reduce Waitara pokie machines
A proposal to halve the number of pokie machines in Waitara is one step closer after a public hearing in New Plymouth.
Pokies grants blood money - Medical officer of health
Taranaki medical officer of health Dr Jonathan Jarman has linked problem gambling to suicide at a public hearing into the New Plymouth District Council's gambling venues policy. Audio
Taranaki garden show takes inspiration from Frida Kahlo
Taranaki's premier garden festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a Frida Kahlo-inspired Mexican Fiesta.
'Huge interest' in festival from far-flung Taranaki families
Taranaki's eight iwi converge on Manaia this weekend for a celebration of kinship - and some friendly sporting rivalry.
Auld Mug and Log O'Wood in double act
The America's Cup and the Ranfurly Shield are on public display together today in New Plymouth in what's believed to be a first. Audio
Auld Mug and Log O'Wood in Taranaki double act
The America's Cup and the Ranfurly Shield are on public display together today in New Plymouth in what's believed to be a first. Video, Audio
Taupō crash victim Pesi Tuivai was 'an amazing mum who was always smiling'
The Tongan community in Palmerston North are mourning the loss of a mum, teacher and recently ordained preacher who was killed in a horror crash. Audio
