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Putting New Zealand music on the map
Taking New Zealand's rich and diverse music scene to the world is the aim of Womad's Emere Wano, who has launched the music expo Sounds Aotearoa to provide an opportunity for NZ artists to be heard overseas.
All Blacks: Richie McCaw - rugby's most wanted
Five months after Irish No 8 Jamie Heaslip brazenly kneed the All Blacks captain in the back, McCaw barely recalls the incident ahead of presumably their next encounter
Jack Johnson: Saint of surf
Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson is heading back to our shores soon. By Paula Yeoman.
Redbacks could threaten native wildlife - scientist
Redback spiders could thrive in some areas of NZ, posing a real threat to native wildlife, a scientist says.
Success: Hooking on to a winning formula
Looking after long-standing clients has paid off for a west coast seafood supplier.
Taranaki: Sleepovers with a floral twist
If you really want to appreciate a garden, you need to stay in it, writes Chris Samsara.
Womad turns Taranaki into a planet of sound
A blind couple from Mali will be the stars of what is one of the strongest Womad line-ups in years when the three-day world music festival returns in March.
Two firefighters hurt in huge Taranaki blaze
Two firefighters have been injured - one of them seriously - battling a large fire at a poultry farm near New Plymouth.
Rugby: Late burst secures Taranaki win
Two tries in the closing seven minutes secured Taranaki a 30-16 bonus try win over Manawatu.
Unlocking the gates of Taranaki's past
You'll be surprised what's behind them, writes Chris Samsara.
Rugby: Southland crumble as clash fails to fire
Taranaki handed Southland their first loss of the ITM Cup season last night with a convincing performance in New Plymouth.
iPod warning after teen girl's death
iPod users are being warned by police to be vigilant on the roads after the death of a young woman who was hit by a car while listening to music.