A New Plymouth councillor says he wonders what the council is trying to hide after it refused to release emails to RNZ written by the mayor and senior staff about him. The council says to do so would prevent staff sharing frank opinions, and expose......
Taranaki's tourism earnings are set for an annual boost of about $4 million a year after confirmation of a $13.3 million Provincial Growth Fund investment in Egmont National Park. First announced in April ahead of a feasibility study, Regional......
One person has died following a crash in South Taranaki. The single vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 45 shortly after midday. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Diversions remain in place and motorists are asked to avoid the......
A North Taranaki hapu says the proposed coastal plan for the region takes an "open slather, do want you want" approach to protecting reefs traditionally used for gathering kaimoana. The Taranaki Regional Council's draft plan sets out......
Police have launched an investigation into a house fire and bullet damage in a neighbouring house in New Plymouth. They were called out at 3.45am this morning with reports of a house fire at a Devon St. West property, and bullet damage in a different......
Two Taranaki sports groups have laid a complaint with the Auditor-General over a council decision to spend $50 million repairing and upgrading Yarrow Stadium. Sport Taranaki and the Taranaki Sports Collective have laid the complaint over what they......
The first study of little blue penguin in North Taranaki is being credited with giving the at-risk bird a better chance of survival in the region. Finding Little Blue is the brainchild of the Ngā Motu Marine Society, which has teamed up with local......
