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'It can be heavy-handed': Police pull back from mental health callouts
'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'
Fire reignites at historic Taranaki hotel day after giant blaze
The historical building was 'basically destroyed' after going up in flames last night.
House prices down in most regions in year to March
Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.
DIY crafts to ninja challenges: School holiday events for the family
South Taranaki, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu and Whanganui are jam-packed with family-friendly fun.
Rare native plant thriving after road works discovery
The Manawa Kawa was found in native forest in the Tāngarākau Gorge.
Taranaki eruption risk could isolate 5000 farms, study warns
There's a 30 to 50% chance of Taranaki Maunga erupting in the next 50 years.
‘A bit more driving’: Whanganui electorate area could increase massively
'It would be physically demanding to service that area with any degree of regularity.'
Waverley firefighters learn medical skills to boost emergency response
'In serious emergencies, every minute counts.'
‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecast
It has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.
Taranaki woman turning local wool into heirloom blankets
Alison Ross is weaving blankets using Taranaki-grown wool in Hāwera.
Unbeaten female talent on show in Rugby League Grand Final
The side have gone unbeaten in their debut season.
‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fire
The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.
‘Incredibly, incredibly grateful’: Family praises first responders to Taihape crash
'Without those people, the outcome could have been completely different.'
Hapū knowledge could upend kaimoana rules
Hapū say South Taranaki reefs are severely depleted, especially of pāua
'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.
‘Unlikely to improve’: Dry outlook for Horizons region
Drought declared in Horizons region; $100,000 support available.
High school teacher who groomed two students can now be named
The Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.
‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain
'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'
‘Critical moment’: Third reading of iwi Treaty settlement bill
More than 150 members will travel to Parliament on March 6 for the reading.
‘Desperate conditions’: Drought crisis hits Taranaki farmers
The Government is providing $30,000 to rural support groups in Taranaki.
‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on Taranaki
More than 70,000 visitors are expected in New Plymouth during Te Matatini.
Why Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowds
All tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.
‘Feel the magic’: Excitement builds as Te Matatini 2025 begins
Te Matatini 2025 kicks off at New Plymouth’s Bowl of Brooklands.
Historic pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festival
The festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.
Last stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealed
Contractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.
‘Massive win for Whanganui’: Women’s Central Districts T20 tournament debut
The ICC Women's World Cup trophy will be displayed on the first day.
Hāwera business to cater for thousands at Te Matatini
Kiri Erb's staff will increase from 36 to 50 for the kapa haka nationals.