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Coastal Taranaki residents report tornado-like squall
MetService has a severe thunder watch in place for Taranaki until 6pm.
Taranaki council rebuffs calls to oppose seabed mining
Trans-Tasman Resources has approval to vacuum up 50 million tonnes of sand annually from the South Taranaki seabed for 35 years.
Supreme Court to hear Mt Messenger Public Works Act appeal
Supreme Court to hear penniless Taranaki farming couple's appeal against acquisition of their land.
Transport investigators want government to give Maritime NZ legal power to ban ships
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released its final report into the container ship Shiling, which twice had to be rescued and towed back to port in Wellington in 2023.
'Accident waiting to happen': Battle over new cycleway
A safety audit has been ordered for a controversial cycleway that has divided opinions.
Watch: A sneak peek inside the new Mt Messenger bypass
A huge road-heading machine is excavating a 235m-long tunnel under the highest point of the maunga.
King's Birthday Honours: Advocate dedicates award to survivors of abuse in care
A tireless advocate for survivors of abuse in care has dedicated his Honour to those who suffered.
Govt announces $59.2 million funding to ensure Taranaki hospital revamp
The project had been adversely affected by construction cost inflation.
Watch: The huts built to withstand 300km/h winds
Unique challenges come with building in a sub-alpine environment at 1190 metres above sea level. Audio
So what do business owners think of 'investment boost' package?
The boost allows the deduction of 20 percent of the cost of new assets on top of normal depreciation.
Wildlife Act changes explained
The Act has been branded the 'Kiwi Killing Bill' by Greenpeace, but the conservation minister says it still protects wildlife while also supporting the economy.
Kayak fisher brushes off sharks to land monster snapper
Christian-Ray Simons and brother Daniel paddled 6km off the South Taranaki Coast to hook the 91cm, 12kg monster.
Conservation efforts boost numbers of rare coastal birds in Taranaki
The tūturiwhatu and ōi were almost extinct at one stage, but now seem to be thriving up and down the coastline. Audio
New Plymouth's rough sleepers back car park solution
But they are warning a police crackdown on their behaviour in the CBD will push them into neighbourhoods, where people "moan" about them.
Car park suggested as temporary space for town's homeless
A derelict nightclub and a former 1870s prison have been ruled out.
Quake rules may create a 'ghost town', locals say
"If we were to action all this now you'd just about bulldoze the whole town?" Audio
'Oh, hell no': Crash survivor furious at new speed limit on highway
Trevor Dodunski understands the consequences of a head-on crash better than most. Audio
Long-lost historic NZ motorcycle found fully restored in Australia
The 350cc Norton Manx was ridden by Kiwi Ken Mudford to victory at Ulster's Dundrod Circuit in 1953.
Javanese puppets steal show at Shakespeare Festival
An organiser says the two theatre styles share common themes.
Police to take more action against 'lawless' homeless people, mayor says
Neil Holdom told an invite-only forum the problem was getting worse.
'Our kids are very resilient' - Kura kaupapa staff thankful for support after van accident
Eleven students were injured in the crash.
Taranaki crash: Children discharged from hospital
Most of the 11 children injured in a crash between a van and a car in South Taranaki have been able to leave hospital.
'One or two people of these people ... may well be dead before winter ends.'
New Plymouth District Council votes to approve funding for new homeless shelter
Council to vote on whether to fund rough sleeper shelter
The YMCA has offered its central city building as a shelter location for the growing number of people who are homeless in New Plymouth.
Conservation Minister signals changes to Wildlife Act
Tama Potaka says he's 'not worried' updates might lead to a free pass for developers to kill protected species.