Man who fatally shot his Taranaki landlord has minimum non-parole period reduced on appeal
One the day before the murder, Colin Thompson said he was going to shoot his landlord.
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Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.
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Ngāti Rangi chairman Whetu Moataane says he doesn't know why regions aren't shut already.
Fifteen visiting schoolboys isolating after Covid clash in Rotorua
A class trip to Rotorua happened at the same time as family members with Covid-19 visited.
No roadblocks, no cops as man escapes from Auckland
'Got out of Auckland, no border stops at all.'
Public v private: The old school tie network - and why faith matters
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Weather: Quiet Sunday before low brings more rain, wind
Aussies can't come here, but their lows can.
Police charged with manslaughter appeal suppression decision
The officers will continue to fight to keep their names secret.
Taranaki: home to New Zealand's quirkiest tourist stops
Goblin forests, New Zealand history and a shrine to Elvis - Taranaki has it all.
Health checks for residents near chemical plant labelled a 'sham'
Residents' advocates say the checks are next to worthless as the data is not collected.
Sevens stars to light up club rugby final
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Young mum's tragic death: Family 'overwhelmed' after $42k raised to bring body home
Family mourning a bubbly young mum are overwhelmed at donations to bring her home to NZ.
Mum dies suddenly in her sleep - family trying to get her home
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Chilly start but sun coming for most of the country
Frosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.
New Conservative ad comparing candidate to Mandela 'beyond parody'
Murray Chong is known for his race-based comments on the New Plymouth District Council.
$10m for two shovel-ready projects in Stratford
In total the two projects are set to receive $10 million in government funding.
Revealed: Which regions are driving NZ's emissions?
Canterbury's cows singled out alongside Auckland's cars for driving NZ emissions.
Deregistered doctor's 'miracle' cancer cure is still for sale
A 'miracle liquid' cure for cancer is still for sale despite it being merely bleach water.
PM's announcement of $100m Southland recovery package scuppered by NZ First
The plan to announce the package was scuppered by New Zealand First at the eleventh hour.
NZ's crumbling cliffs: It's not the biggest waves doing the most damage
Scientists find it's not the size of waves eating away our shoreline cliffs, but the type.
Stowaway cat found on Auckland truck after trip from Palmerston North
The cat, who is not microchipped, was "shaken" by the journey.
Flooding fears: Northland braces for more heavy rain after catastrophic storm
Northland Civil Defence is preparing for another round of bad weather.
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An overview of the Whanganui electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cops charged with manslaughter argue for suppression
The three police officers accused of manslaughter don't yet know if they will be named.
Conservation Comment: Getting to know nature's needs
Conservation issues include the protection of trees, animals and wetlands.
Nominations sought for environmental awards
Nominations are now open for the Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards.
Closing Tiwai Pt could push up power prices for everyone - Contact
Shifting excess power north means transmission charges could climb.
Govt flight ban - 'I've missed my only chance to work'
Air travel ban has left the essential worker stranded and losing out on a big payday.
School's out, so expect rain, wind and snow for the holidays
If you've planned a school holiday road trip it might be foiled by the weather.
One seriously injured after car ends up in water in New Plymouth
Fire crews are at the scene of an incident involving a car at Bell Block Beach.
Wild weather: 50 emergency call-outs overnight as heavy rain and strong winds hit
Fire crews went to up to 50 weather related call-outs in Auckland, Northland and Waikato.
Police search for 17-year-old Sean Ratu
Police are searching for 17-year-old Sean Ratu.
Delays to new Taranaki energy centre rile critics
The National New Energy Development Centre in Taranaki has been bogged down with red tape.
Choosing childcare: The price war in the suburbs
New daycare centres are touting for a shrinking number of children.