Taranaki
Taranaki rugby supporters gear up for tonight's Ranfurly Shield defence
Taranaki and Manawatu are battling for the Ranfurly Shield in New Plymouth tonight. Taranaki Rugby Supporters Club president Grant Hassall joins Checkpoint live from the scene. Video, Audio
Boy, 5, among dead in Taupō crash
A Palmerston North mother is among those to have been killed in a crash near Taupō yesterday, with her young daughter still recovering in hospital.
Petition to move Taranaki pedestrian crossing
An online petition is calling for the New Plymouth District Council to move the crossing in Inglewood where seven-year-old Emma Warren was killed last month. Video, Audio
Holy Grail of heartland rugby takes a trip to church
The Ranfurly Shield has made a surprise visit to church as Taranaki continues to bask in their victory over Canterbury at the weekend.
Ranfurly Shield goes to church after Taranaki victory
Taranaki's Fijian contingent made sure the trophy paid due respect for what was indeed a miracle turnaround after their win over Canterbury. Video, Audio
Maui gas field hearing today
A hearing will start today which could allow a boost in the search for gas at the field off the Taranaki coast.
One in 11 million - Cow gives birth to triplets, then quadruplets
Becky gave birth to quadruplets Bonny, Blossom, Belinda and Bluebell last month. Danny Kavanagh told John Campbell the second batch was completely unexpected. Video, Audio
Māori seats referendrum slammed as institutional racism
The Māori Women's Welfare League says if a referendum is held on the future of the Māori seats it will be yet another example of institutional racism against tangata whenua. Audio
Book review - Flow: Whanganui River Poems
Harry Ricketts reviews: "Flow: Whanganui River Poems" by Airini Beautrais Audio
Community cafe at risk with building sale
Volunteers who run a cafe in one of New Plymouth's poorest neighbourhoods fear it might close down if a buyer sensitive to their cause cannot be found.
Uncertain future for volunteer-run community cafe
The lease at the Marfell Community Cafe in New Plymouth expires next month and volunteers are worried it might close down if it's sold to someone who does not support their cause. Video, Audio
Wind Wand blows fuse after lightning strike
The kinetic sculpture in New Plymouth appears to have blown a fuse but is otherwise undamaged.
Excitement growing ahead of AB's clash with Argentina
It will be a welcome home party of sorts when Beauden and Scott Barrett run out with the All Black in New Plymouth tomorrow night.
All Blacks get taste of country life
Taranaki is home to the three Barrett brothers. Middle brother, Scott, who plays lock, took a group of curious All Blacks out to visit the family farm. Audio
Forgotten World Highway's fate could be sealed
Residents of the self-styled Republic of Whangamomona in Taranaki are divided over a proposal to seal the iconic 12km stretch of SH43.
Taranaki farmers hunker down in relentless rain
Farmers in coastal Taranaki are struggling through what some say is the wettest few months they can remember.
Seven groups appeal seabed mining proposal
Big business planning to mine the seabed is getting an unfair advantage, Iwi and environmental groups fighting it say, criticising the EPA and DOC's hands-off approach.
New SH3 bypass route to veer away from kōkako habitat
The route chosen for the Mt Messenger bypass on State Highway 3 is the most resilient option on the table, the Transport Minister says.
Green's marine sanctuary could end seabed mining plans
The Green Party's plans to create New Zealand's largest ever marine sanctuary off the Taranaki coast could put an end to a seabed mining proposal before it even gets going. Robin Martin reports. Video, Audio
OMV completes Maari platform repairs
The oil company, OMV, says it has now completed repairs to its wellhead platform at the Maari oil field, 80 kilometres off the coast of Taranaki. Audio
