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Toddler struck by ute in South Taranaki
FENZ were the first on the scene and prepared a landing area for the helicopter.
Arrest made after Hawera armed police callout
Armed police are stationed on Waihi Rd. "It's very, very quiet, which is quite eerie."
Local Focus: Stratford mayor not assuming he'll win
Volzke shares his vision for Stratford - if he wins. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Stratford mayor not assuming he'll win
Volzke shares his vision for Stratford, if he wins. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rawinia Henderson standing for change in Stratford
Stratford community representative running for mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rawinia Henderson standing for change in Stratford
Stratford community representative running for mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Accidental mayor pursuing another term, with energy
Mayor Holdom is seeking re-election for the job he loves. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Accidental mayor pursuing another term with energy
Mayor Holdom seeking re-election for the job he loves. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Day off from wild weather, but reprieve short-lived
You don't get all that lovely green scenery for nothing, New Zealand. More rain on way.
Wild weather: 200 lightning strikes hit Auckland and Coromandel
The thunderstorm follows a damaging tornado in Taranaki this afternoon.
New Plymouth death: Thomas Holland named by police
The 25-year-old was found in Mangaotuku Stream at the back of a local school.
The Waverley Horror Show for Ratana
Eighteen tries to one in an absolute embarrassment at Dallison Park.
ACC failure: Traumatised paramedic left to struggle
ACC failed to respond to frontline life saver's claim for mental health help for months.
Mia, 8, seemed clumsy: It was actually a deadly tumour
Young girl's parents shocked to discover she has an inoperable brain tumour.
Horror crash: 'Today is Nivek's 1st birthday in heaven'
Regrets and grief one year on from the Waverley crash which claimed seven lives.
Mum jailed over 'psychologically butchering' three daughters
A Taranaki woman has been jailed for having "psychological butchered" her daughters.
One critically hurt in Taranaki motorbike crash
A motorbike and a car were involved in the crash.
Police concerns for missing woman Michelle Wood
The woman is known to travel as far north as Auckland and as far south as Christchurch.
Mysterious knights behind viral Taranaki video revealed
A knight involved in a viral video involving sword fight at intersection has spoken out.
Watch: Kiwi traveller's incredible footage captures hidden gems of New Zealand
'I just want to show the world how diverse and amazing New Zealand really is.'
Kiwi's pilgrimage to honour relatives' war service
New Plymouth man's pilgrimage to Italian war cemetery and Cassino battle site.
Two children hit by car outside New Plymouth school
Emergency services were called to the incident outside Spotswood College about 3.30pm.
Remembering NZ's third deadliest earthquake 90 years ago
The 1929 Murchison earthquake's victims were mostly killed by landslides.
Divorce 1919 style: All on show in court
A builder, his wife, a sheep farmer and a messy Wairarapa divorce case.
Temperatures to drop 3C-4C early next week
Auckland is forecast to drop from a high of 17C today to 14C by Tuesday.
Anne Frank diary to be launched in te reo Māori
A discussion at Parihaka inspired a Dutchman-turned-Kiwi to tell the story in te reo.
Names released in fatal South Taranaki crashes
Police extended their sympathy to the family and friends of both victims.
Welcome change: Warmer weather on the way
Gentler forecast on the cards: "We have had some pretty wild weather over the past week."
Wild weather: Rain, wind, giant waves to continue
South-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.
Truck driver's body found far from his crashed rig
Police unsure how the driver's body ended up on the other side of the road to his rig.
Young boy missing in Taranaki found
Taranaki boy whose disappearance sparked concerns has been found.
One dead in truck crash in North Taranaki
The road is closed and is expected to remain closed for some time.
Taranaki pest purge gives hope for NZ's 2050 mission
Taranaki's $47m mission to become pest-free is being watched closely by conservationists.