'We're really struggling': Drought grips South Taranaki farms
South Taranaki farmers say a recent smattering of rain isn’t enough to break a drought.
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Two dead in two-vehicle crash blocking SH3 near New Plymouth
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Juicy Fest, Timeless Summer Tour companies owe more than $2.4m
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Record low lake levels push regulator to strengthen power supply rules
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‘Unlikely to improve’: Dry outlook for Horizons region
Drought declared in Horizons region; $100,000 support available.
Woman raped in game of truth, dare or command
Judge: 'He set out this night to have sex with this young woman'.
High school teacher who groomed two students can now be named
The Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.
Health NZ apologises over woman’s month-long wait for ultrasound results
A New Plymouth woman's ultrasound results were delayed for a month.
‘Never had a blind person’: Uproar after small-town museum bans woman's guide dog
The museum near New Plymouth says it was a misunderstanding and apologised.
‘Incredibly proud’: Omanu triumphs in national surf championships
Omanu won the Alan Gardner Trophy for the first time in its 78-year history.
'Desperately need water': Drought tightens grip on farmers
'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'
‘Unlawful’: DoC gave NZTA permission to kill kiwi
Ministerial consent now allows construction to continue, despite the ruling.
Watch: Rescue helicopter responds to New Plymouth crash in which four people seriously injured
Emergency services were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash in Burgess Park.
Protesters clash with Wellington Pride parade as police step in
Mayor Tory Whanau praised the quick response, saying many didn't notice the protest.
Man comes forward to confess manslaughter 20 years after fatal house bus fire
Frederick King was annoyed the man had been doing burnouts and wanted to scare him.
‘Very gutless’: Fury as daycare evicted after 44 years
The centre has 10 months to find a new home to avoid permanent closure.
‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain
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Over 21 million people engaged with the Te Matatini 2025 festival online
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‘The waiata goes into my ears and out my eyes’: Te Matatini magic
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‘The nuns stole me’: Man’s decades-long search for birth family truths
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Lifelike displays bring history to life at Tawhiti Museum
Nigel Ogle has transformed an old cheese factory into Tawhiti Museum in Hāwera.
The big stage: Te Matatini’s top 12 head to finals showdown
Saturday's finals will begin at 8.30am, with prizegiving after 5pm.
‘Phenomenal’: Te Matatini hailed by First Nations visitors
Thirty First Nations people from Canada joined the festival in New Plymouth.
‘Remembering and honouring’: Kapa haka pays tribute to Māori Battalion
Te Taumata o Apanui featured stars like Rob Ruha and Ria Hall.