Taranaki
Mt Taranaki - beautiful but deadly
More than 80 people have died in climbing accidents on the slopes of Mt Taranaki since records began in the 1890s. Audio
Pouakai Crossing to lure visitors to Taranaki
More than 80 people have died in climbing accidents on the slopes of Mount Taranaki, since records began in the 1890s Audio
Taranaki Energy Watch unsurprised by allegations
Origin Energy intends to vigorously defend itself in court, against allegations it's covering up gas field leaks and spills. Audio
Whistleblowers claims show gas fields need closer monitoring
Taranaki Energy Watch is calling for closer monitoring of oil and gas fields, after allegations that Australian company Origin Energy is covering up leaks and spills at its wells here and across the… Audio
Citizen Science: Waitara Alive!
Taranaki's Waitara coastline is coming under intense scrutiny over the next few months, as the focus of a new Citizen Science project. It's part of a government initiative called A Nation of Curious… Audio
Patea Cricket Club
The tiny South Taranaki township of Patea has a new cricket club, more than 22 years after the last one folded. In fact after the freezing works closed in 1986, the whole town went into decline. But… Audio
New Plymouth teen off to NASA space school
A science-mad New Plymouth Girls' High student is shooting for the stars but needs a hand up to get there. Audio
2015: A Year of Disability Issues
The final One in Five programme. From accessibility in the Christchurch rebuild to herding sheep with a disability. And from the IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha to running the New York… Audio, Gallery
New Plymouth council urged to protect bush
The Environment Court has found the New Plymouth District Council has not been protecting significant natural areas under the Resource Management Act.
Womad Taranaki 2016 Preview
Enjoy a preview of some of the fascinating and eclectic array International and local performers heading our way for the Womad Taranaki Festival in New Plymouth in March 2016 - hosted by Trevor… Audio
David Roigard guilty of son's murder
A jury has found Taranaki farmer David Roigard guilty of the murder of his son Aaron Roigard. Audio
Taranaki farmer found guilty of murdering son
A jury has found Taranaki farmer David Roigard guilty of the murder of his son Aaron. Audio
Jury must decide if a death has occurred
Jurors in the trial of a Taranaki farmer accused of murdering his son have been told the first thing they must decide is whether there has been a death.
Jury told father doesn't murder son over $66,000
The jury in the trial of a Taranaki farmer has been told a father simply doesn't murder his son over 66 thousand dollars. Audio
Defence wraps up case in trial of Taranaki farmer
The defence will begin its closing address today at the trial of Taranaki farmer David Roigard who is accused of killing his son, Aaron, in June 2014. Audio
Man planned son's killing, court told
The jury in the trial of a Taranaki farmer accused of killing his son has been told his death was a premeditated and well thought-out murder.
Retailer Reviews
Going shopping in Taranaki has just become easier for the 29 per cent of its population who live with a disability. The Taranaki Disability Information Centre (TDIC) has been running a campaign… Audio
Witness says farmer confessed to murdering his son
A witness at the trial of a Taranaki farmer accused of murdering his son has told a jury he confessed. Audio
Council cleared to sell Aust dairy company
New Plymouth District Council has been cleared to sell its biggest investment - a Tasmanian dairy company worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Audio
N Plymouth District Council wins right to sell big investment
New Plymouth District Council has won a legal battle to sell its biggest investment worth hundreds of millions of dollars but it has one more hurdle to clear before the deal goes ahead. Audio
