NZ adventurer to attempt never-before-tried trip - rowing from Singapore to Darwin, cycling across Australia, rowing to New Plymouth and then a 40km cycle to Stratford.

Former Kiwi tree surgeon left detailed plans for eco developments

As most Kiwis were partying to see the new year in, others were being born.

A baby girl born at 12.01 this morning is likely to hold the title of first New Zealander born in 2017. In fact, she could be the

Road toll now equal to last summer's following death of motorcyclist.

The man who was critically injured in a milk tanker crash this morning has died.

One person has died and another two been badly injured in separate crashes as holiday traffic queues across the North Island.

Don't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.

What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.

There was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.

A body has been discovered in the remains of a Taranaki home gutted by fire.

Organisers of a Christmas fireworks show in Taranaki say anyone who thinks they were hit by debris should contact them.

If variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.

Massey University has announced a new chancellor after Chris Kelly stood down following his comments about female veterinary graduates.

Fewer than half of councils have enough staff trained to respond to marine oil spills.

A piece of an iconic North Taranaki rock formation - Elephant Rock - has lost its trunk.

Three Treaty of Waitangi settlements worth $225m are being passed into law today.

A tree surgeon who bled to death at the top of a tree when his chainsaw cut his throat was "never reckless", says his former Taranaki boss.

Taranaki Iwi and environmental groups are bitterly disappointed. "The failings of our government and the failings of DOC especially, means we have to go out and fight these corporations off". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

There is no risk of oil leaking into the sea off Taranaki due to a crack in the Maari oil platform.

100% Pure Taranaki want to use alternatives to 1080 poison to keep pest numbers low. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

100% Pure Taranaki have been given a chance to use alternatives to 1080. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Waverley A&P Show has been going for 86 years. People come from around the region to experience what is one of the last old style farming events around.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a boutique hotel in the heart of the city.

A number of schools have been closed due to flooding, affecting some students due to sit exams after afternoon.

Primary responsibility for civil defence emergency management at a local level rests with your local council.

At least five homes have been evacuated and a main road has been closed after wild weather struck in the Wellington region.

South Taranaki iwi Nga Rauru feels let down by the Department of Conservation's decision not to submit on a seabed mining application

Here's why the Taranaki capital should be on your New Zealand bucketlist.

A former Taranaki business association treasurer has pleaded guilty to taking $25,000 in cheques for personal use. A plea of guilty