Taranaki
Man charged over Taranaki drowning
A 58-year-old Waitara man has been charged with manslaughter, following an investigation into a drowning in Taranaki last July. A police spokesperson said Chinese national Erka Xu drowned in the...
Family and friends hold out hope to one day bury Aaron Roigard
Yesterday David Roigard, was sentenced in the High Court at New Plymouth to at least 19 years in jail for the killing of his 27-year-old son Aaron. Audio
Farmer who murdered his son gets life
A Taranaki farm manager has been sentenced to life in prison, with a non-parole period of 19 years, for the murder of his son.
Taranaki farmer gets 19 years for murdering son
A Taranaki farmer, David Roigard, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum non-parole period of 19 years for the murder of his son. Reporter Andrew McRae was at the High Court in New… Audio
Low oil price hits exploration sector
Exploratory drilling for oil and gas has ground to a halt in New Zealand amid low oil prices.
Taranaki kiwi chick hatches in car
A kiwi chick has been delivered to its new home in a chilly bin after hatching in a car in Taranaki. Audio
Trio admit causing Hawera barrier death
Three Taranaki men have admitted causing the death of a Hawera woman killed while clearing metal barriers from SH3 18 months ago.
Kiwi chick born in chili bin
A kiwi chick, named Rock Star, has been delivered to its new home in a chilly bin after hatching in a car in Taranaki. Audio
Massive blaze in Hawera extinguished
Firefighters are monitoring hotspots after a massive blaze at an industrial complex in Hawera.
Developer's name for new subdivision trumps hapū's
Local hapū are crying foul after being left out of the process that gave a Taranaki property developer the right to name his subdivision after members of his family.
Hikoi traces footsteps of Parihaka prisoners
A silent hikoi has followed in the footsteps of prisoners taken during the sacking of Parihaka in 1881, marking the start of Waitangi commemorations in New Plymouth today. Audio
Silent hikoi remembers Parihaka
A silent hikoi in New Plymouth today followed the footsteps of prisoners taken during the sacking of Parihaka in 1881.
New Plymouth marae given all-clear
A new marae in New Plymouth has been given the all-clear after an investigation found no significant contamination.
Alternative to Tongariro Crossing mooted
The Department of Conservation is looking at ways to ease chronic overcrowding on the Tongariro Crossing, including a "sister crossing" in Taranaki.
New roading investment in Taranaki pleasing locals
More than 100 million dollars will be poured into improving the notorious stretch of State Highway 3 in northern Taranaki from Mount Messenger to Awakino Gorge. Audio
Downturn wipes out surfing festival
A international surfing festival that brought the world's best women surfers to New Zealand has been canned as a result of the economic downturn in Taranaki.
Mike Dickison: 15 years of Wikipedia
Kim Hill talks to Dr Mike Dickison, Curator of Natural History at the Whanganui Regional Museum, and volunteer editor for the free encylopedia Wikipedia, which recently celebrated its 15th birthday. Audio
Houses out of action for pay-to-move plans
There are currently no state houses available to rent in Ashburton or Oamaru, Housing New Zealand says. Audio
Taranaki farmers urged to diversify
Taranaki food producers should look beyond the "white gold" of cow's milk, the organisers of a Food Futures conference say.
Unlikely allies back oil and gas buffer zones
The oil and gas industry has an unlikely ally in its support for the introduction buffer zones around its Taranaki installations. Audio
