Taranaki
Farmer fined $60k for straightening stream
A farmer who claimed that Mother Nature straightened a stream on his property has been fined $60,000.
Company makes new iron sand mining attempt
A plan to mine iron sands off the South Taranaki coast is back on the table, two years after a similar application by Trans-Tasman Resources was turned down.
Search resumes for crayfisher missing off New Plymouth
Searchers are out looking for a young man missing at sea off New Plymouth for nearly 24 hours. Audio
Hope fades for missing New Plymouth boatie
An 18-year-old man is still missing after his dinghy capsized off New Plymouth this morning.
Buffer zones should be case-by-case - energy industry
Buffer zones around oil and gas installations in Taranaki should be considered on a case-by-case basis, an industry lobby group says.
$1bn Taranaki urea plant upgrade in doubt
Plans by Ballance Agri-Nutrients to rebuild its ammonia urea plant at Kapuni in Taranaki are in serious doubt after a potential partner withdrew.
Man tells court he was lured into sex acts
A witness at the trial of a Taranaki man facing 49 sex charges says he was lured into sex acts with promises of money from a prostitution and pornography business.
Protestors vow to stop 1080 drops on Mt Taranaki
Anti-1080 activists in Taranaki are vowing to take direct action to halt a massive drop of the pest control poison in Egmont National Park.
Trans student: 'This is my right to be comfortable'
A transgender student at New Plymouth Girls' High School is calling for pants to be included as part of the official school uniform. Audio
Shooting accused voluntarily remanded in custody
The man arrested following a shooting in New Plymouth on Monday has chosen not to appear in court today and has been voluntarily remanded in custody.
Trial for Taranaki man facing more than 50 sex charges begins
A Taranaki man facing more than 50 sex charges spanning two decades has gone on trial in the High Court.
'Epic' conditions on small Taranaki ski field
A small ski field on Mt Taranaki takes half an hour to trek into and is only open for 15 days a year, but a huge snow dump has led to "epic" conditions. Video
Man remanded in custody after New Plymouth shooting
The man arrested following a shooting in New Plymouth on Monday has chosen not to appear in court today and has been voluntarily remanded in custody.
Police find, arrest man after shooting
Police say a man is helping with their inquiries after a shooting in New Plymouth this evening.
Armed Offenders Squad called out to New Plymouth house
Police are attending an incident on Marama Crescent, New Plymouth after reports that shots were fired, Taranaki reporter Robin Martin is there. Audio
Motorcyclist dead after Taranaki crash
One person is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car on Opunake Road, near Stratford.
Mother who smothered baby while breastfeeding sentenced
A Taranaki woman who smothered her baby when she fell asleep breastfeeding after taking a cocktail of alcohol and drugs has been sentenced today.
Len Lye's big draw raises motion commotion
More of Len Lye's signature kinetic sculptures could soon be on display at the New Plymouth gallery dedicated to his work, after visitor numbers beat expectations in its first year. Video
Len Lye Centre smashes visitor expectations
The Len Lye Centre in Taranaki has smashed visitor expectations in its first year with 150,000 people coming through the doors, a third more than predicted. Video, Audio
Public access to Taranaki's Whitecliffs Walkway at risk
A stoush between a Taranaki farmer and the Department of Conservation is threatening public access to one of the region's top walks. Video, Audio
