Latest from Taranaki

'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debt
Two Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.

Man who abducted a baby when he stole a car claims his actions were 'over-criminalised'
Michael Jai Smith drove away as the child's distraught mother banged on the car's windows.

'His death has had a huge impact': Napier First XV's inspiration
Coach Willie Tran praised his team's character after a tough first half.

Power and versatility: All Blacks selection shake-up
Scott Robertson's second year sparks a notable selection shake-up for the All Blacks.

Gregor Paul: The questions raised by Razor's All Blacks cuts
Scott Robertson's 33-man squad raises questions about selection strategy.

Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest
Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.

Robertson names five new All Blacks for first squad of 2025
The All Blacks host France next month to begin their season.

'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi
Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?

'Cheeky grin': Family, school mourn 6yo victim of Pātea boat tragedy
The boy’s family and friends came together this week to farewell him at his home.

Numbers revealed for tonight's $25m Powerball jackpot
It's time to check your ticket for the winning numbers.

Watch: Behind the scenes at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
See performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.

'Loveable rascal': Family, school mourns 6yo boy lost in boat tragedy
A boatie who helped with the rescue effort says 'heart-wrenching is an understatement'.

Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.

6yo believed among two dead in boat capsize off Taranaki
Three people were on board the boat when it got into trouble off the Pātea coast.

'Horrific tragedy': Two dead after boat capsizes off Pātea coast
One survivor was plucked from the water as rescue crews recovered two bodies.

Rescuers search for two people after boat capsizes near Pātea
One person is being treated while the search continues for two others.

‘Sink it, for all I care’: Mother calls for crane's removal after son’s fatal fall
Two people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.

'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning
A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.

'Blown away': Taranaki teen's heartfelt gesture for childhood friends with cancer
Emmett Lawrence is fundraising for Amelia and Bodhi Neil, who both have cancer.

'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south
The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.

Search continues for New Plymouth woman missing for two nights
Jan was last seen walking north along State Highway 3.