Taranaki
Highway slip Taranaki's true Ranfurly opponent
A slip caused by heavy rain is blocking the way of rugby fans heading to Hamilton for Taranaki's Ranfurly Shield challenge.
EPA seeks submissions on iron ore plans
The Environmental Protection Authority is seeking public submissions on a company's application to extract iron sand in the South Taranaki Bight.
Speed dating....with local body candidates
Local body candidates always stuggle to get people to engage, so one New Plymouth District Councillor, Shaun Biesiek, has arranged a speed dating session...with candidates. Audio
Taranaki man found guilty of 33 sex offences
A Taranaki man tried on 40 sex charges committed over almost 20 years has been found guilty of 33 of the offences.
Hearing into Taranaki polytech dispute begins
A whistleblower who exposed irregularities at a Taranaki polytech has been quizzed at an ERA hearing about whether she could comply with a compliance order.
Rescuers dodge falling debris to save climbers
Three climbers plucked off Mount Taranaki last night were caught in falling debris while the rescue operation was under way.
Maori representation no-go area for NP politicians
Three months on from New Plymouth's peace hikoi to support Māori wards on the council and contenders for the top job at next month's elections are avoiding the issue. Audio
Māori representation treated with caution
Māori representation has become a virtual no-go area for those vying for public office in New Plymouth.
Call for candidates to take a stand on Maori representation
Out-going New Plymouth Mayor Andrew Judd says Maori representation has become a virtual no-go area for those vying for public office. Audio
Tourists rescued from Taranaki track
A helicopter rescue crew had to dodge rocks from an avalanche while they were rescuing three climbers from Mt Taranaki.
Power still out to hundreds as wild weather continues
Road remain closed due to ice and snow after a wintry blast that also knocked out power and forced the cancellation of Cook Strait ferries. Video
Weather: What you need to know
Road closures, cancellations, power cuts and other essential information to get through the wild spring day.
Landslide crushes Milford Sound building
Landslides triggered by fallen trees have damaged buildings in Milford Sound as weather that's closed roads and cut power continues to sweep the country.
Wild weather topples trees and cuts power
Two people have been injured after gale force winds brought a tree down onto a car near Christchurch.
Arrest after New Plymouth armed police callout
A man has been arrested following an Armed Offenders Squad callout in New Plymouth.
Murder accused invited to apply for e-bail
A South Taranaki woman charged with murder has made a brief appearance in the High Court at New Plymouth this morning.
Defence closes in Taranaki sex offences trial
The defence team for a Taranaki man on trial for 49 sex offences has attacked the reliability and credibility of the Crown's witnesses.
Taranaki sex offences trial drawing to a close
The Crown has begun its closing address at the trial of a Taranaki man accused of 49 sex offences committed over 20 years.
Fines for 60 truckloads of dumped buildings
Two men have been fined $30,000 each over illegal dumping of more than 60 truckloads of demolition material on a South Taranaki farm.
Feral cats reaching 'plague proportions'
Feral cats are reaching plague proportions in New Zealand's back country and no-one's taking responsibility for the problem, says a Taranaki beekeeper. Video
