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Stratford Press bids farewell, celebrating community and history
Opinion: The enduring legacy of local stories in the Stratford Press.

One dead and seven injured in two-car crash on State Highway 3
The Serious Crash Unit was at the intersection throughout the night.

'I’ll shoot you': Barricaded man fired at police during 14-hour siege
An officer feared for his life when the gunman pointed the firearm directly at him.

Sculptures to tell iwi history on Forgotten World Highway
Five works will bring focus to the cultural significance and tūpuna history of the area.

Time to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this Sunday
Change clocks this Sunday; remember to check smoke alarm batteries too!

Serious injuries after rubbish truck and train crash
SH3 was blocked and motorists were advised to find alternative routes

Central District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiri
The pōwhiri was attended by Ngāti Ruanui representatives, police and local students.

Stratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients honoured at ceremony
The awards began 34 years ago and just over 100 people have since received one.

Anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair
A wreath-laying ceremony took place in Stratford, Taranaki on August 8, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair. Video / Ilona Hanne

From budget advice to Foodbank for Gloria Corkill
Gloria Corkill has clocked up nearly half a century of service for her community.

Taranaki teen headed to Italy for world ice swimming champs
She's a world record breaker and now she's off to Italy to represent NZ, and she's only 16

Councillors debate change to transfer station hours
An additional change was made to allow for rural residents and shift worker needs.

Stratford District Youth Citizen Awards: Ellie the 'unsung hero' who gets on with it
The 18-year-old has clocked up an impressive number of hours as a volunteer.

King Edward Park joins festival line-up
Five new gardens will feature in this year’s Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival.

Motorsport milestone: Trust backs park project
The Taranaki Electricity Trust awarded a grant of almost $97,000 towards the project.

Neil Volzke: Are fewer road cones in our future?
OPINION: A reduction in the number of road cones is good news for many motorists.

Rugby: Well worth the wait — Stratford-Eltham claim overdue win
The Stratford club last won the title in 1971 and Eltham in 1991.

2024 Taranaki Bulls squad named
The squad includes seasoned players, new signings and young talent.