Taranaki
Blown away by wind farm bad luck
A couple who had to leave their house to make way for a wind farm now find their new property is to be affected by a new wind farm plan.
Taranaki wind farm opponents voice concern
A 325-million dollar wind farm planned for Taranaki is causing alarm among environmentalists, who fear it will endanger migratory birds, and concern from residents who say their treasured mountain… Audio
Stream water should be drinkable - Fox
The government has been put on notice that a so-called 'wadeable' freshwater standard is not good enough for Māori.
Wadeable freshwater not good enough -- Fox
A "wadeable" freshwater standard is not good enough for Maori. The Maori Party, says streams and rivers are a lifeblood for Maori and they should be safe to drink and gather food from. Our Taranaki… Audio
Parents, children wait to be reunited as armed man on the loose
Hundreds of people in Palmerston North have turned up to the Highbury Whanau Centre as police continue to search for man who is believed to be armed. Audio
Schools in lockdown in Palmerston North
A large cordon has been set up in the suburb of Cloverlea in Palmerston North, with a school and kindergarten in lockdown as police hunt for an armed man. Audio
Call for end to Taranaki landfarming
A Taranaki environmental group is calling for an end to landfarming in the province.
Former Kiwis player to tackle national politics
A former international rugby league player is aiming to take his winning mentality to the national political stage.
Heritage park plans for historic pā
The pā where the first shots were fired in the Taranaki Lands Wars could soon be redeveloped as a heritage park.
Heritage park plans for historic pa in Taranaki
In Taranaki, plans are evolving to turn the pa where the first shots were fired in the Taranaki Land Wars into a heritage park. Audio
Boy with Down Syndrome had 'diabolical' post-op aftercare, say family
A Rangitikei couple ended up fashioning a wheelchair from a Mountain Buggy and hiring a hospital bed for their son after his hip operation.
After the flood: Whanganui one year on
Whanganui homeowner Val Southcombe was forced out of her house by floods a year ago and doesn't know if she'll be able to return. Video
Te Ātiawa 'blood money' accusation
Taranaki iwi Te Ātiawa has been accused of accepting "blood money" for not securing the release of land stolen from Waitara hapū in the 1860s.
Land dispute one step closer to resolution
The New Plymouth district council has voted unanimously in favour of a local bill giving Waitara leaseholders the right to buy their properties, and allowing the return of some land to Te Atiawa. Audio
Pākehā needed to lead hikoi - councillor
New Plymouth's only Māori councillor says only a Pākehā could have led the peace hikoi which ended at Parihaka yesterday.
Emotional scenes as hikoi reaches Parihaka
A 500-strong hikoi against racial division has arrived at Parihaka after a three-day journey across Taranaki.
New Plymouth councillors leave Parihaka hikoi
New Plymouth Mayor Andrew Judd, who was abused when he championed Maori representation on his Council, was deserted by his fellow councillors today on the final leg of his hikoi of peace. Mr Judd was… Audio
Taranaki peace hikoi hears stories of racism
Walkers taking part in a Peace hikoi in Taranaki this week have been sharing painful stories about their experiences with racism and of their hopes for a more inclusive future. Audio
Peace hikoi heads to Okato
A Taranaki peace hikoi over Māori representation on the New Plymouth District Council will wind its way along SH45 to Okato today.
New Plymouth hikoi: 'We care about each other'
Hundreds of people have marched in unison with New Plymouth's mayor in a hikoi calling for peace after racial tension in the city. Video
