Taranaki
No surprise no Maori on New Plymouth Council, iwi leader says
A Taranaki iwi leader says it is no surprise that not a single Maori candidate has won a seat on the New Plymouth District Council. Audio
Thunderstorms, tornadoes to hit North Island
Thunderstorms are forecast to barrel across the North Island tonight, bringing damaging winds and even small tornadoes with them.
Environmentalists take to water to highlight Waitara River pollution
Taranaki environmentalists have taken to the water today to highlight problems with pollution in the Waitara River.
Academic apologises for Facebook posts
A Taranaki academic has been forced to apologise for disparaging comments she made on social media about her former employer.
New Plymouth to get $22m airport terminal
New Plymouth district councillors have approved a new $22 million terminal for the city's airport.
Court rules fluoridation not a medical treatment
Water fluoridation is not a medical procedure and South Taranaki acted lawfully in fluoridating water in two towns, the Court of Appeal has found.
Farmer who failed to pay min wage, holiday entitlements must pay $87k
A Taranaki dairy farmer who failed to pay the minimum wage or holiday entitlements has been ordered to pay out at least $87,000.
Release full seabed mining application, opponents demand
Opponents of a proposed seabed mining operation in Taranaki are demanding the release of blacked out pages in its resource consents application.
Taranaki take down Manawatu
Taranaki have beaten Manawatu 30-19 in Round 6 of the Mitre 10 Cup.
Reuben Paterson: glittering WOW
Kim Hill talks to New Plymouth-based artist Reuben Paterson, best known for his glitter paintings. His work will provide a backdrop to this year's World of Wearable Art showcase, and his new solo… Audio
Piri Sciascia: performing arts, language and Te Māori
Kim Hill talks to Professor Piri Sciascia, ONZM, retired recently as Deputy Vice Chancellor Maori at Victoria University of Wellington. He was one of four recipients of Nga Tohu a Ta Kingi Ihaka at… Audio
SH3 down to one lane between Taranaki and Waikato
Just one lane of the main road between Taranaki and Waikato will be open for at least the next two months.
SH3 reopens for first time since Sunday
State Highway Three at Mokau is opening this afternoon for the first time since a major slip closed it on Sunday.
'Just give it back': Peace hikoi against Waitara Lands Bill
About 200 people have taken part in a peace hikoi in north Taranaki, asking for land confiscated in the 1800s to be returned to local hapū. Audio
Peace hikoi protests Waitara Lands Bill
About 200 people have taken part in a peace hikoi in north Taranaki protesting against the Waitara Lands Bill which had its first reading in Parliament today. Audio
Mokau slip could be costing Taranaki $250,000 a day
A massive slip which cut Taranaki off from the north of the country is estimated to be costing the region at least $250,000 a day, in delayed freight and transport. Video, Audio
First-of-its-kind national surfing reserve proposed in Taranaki
A first-of-its-kind national surfing reserve is being proposed in Taranaki that will encompass many of the region's prime surf breaks. Video
First-of-its-kind national surfing reserve proposed for Taranaki
A first-of-its-kind national surfing reserve is being proposed for Taranaki that will encompass many of the region's prime surf breaks. Video, Audio
Heavy rain moves on after drenching lower North Island
The heavy rain that kept much of the lower North Island soggy this weekend has passed for now.
Health outlook for obese children grim - researcher
Three quarters of obese children are at greater risk of long-term heart disease, a new study shows.
