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‘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.
‘Woeful’ rainfall: Water restrictions, fire risk for dry regions
Whanganui and surrounding districts are facing the consequences of a dry, hot summer.
The GP who earns less than minimum wage
Nationwide, NZ is short about 600 GPs, highlighting the funding crisis.
Businesses band together for new Americarna feature
Hundreds of cars will line Hāwera's streets for the annual Americarna event.
Youngest contestant wins Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer final
"To take out the win was really exciting," Jock Bourke, 19, said.
The Chronicle Q&A: Sculptor Anna Korver
Internationally recognised sculptor Anna Korver is headed to Whanganui for a talk.
Tūpuna inspire Parihaka potatoes for Te Matatini
The 1.65 tonnes of Agria will be served at the festival pōwhiri and to feed performers.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
A 'pretty pleasant' weekend ahead for Whanganui
‘Incredibly important for Pātea’: Waitangi Day celebration draws in large crowds
"It’s very much a part of the Pātea culture."
‘More businessmen than cricketers’: Masters Games team on staying mates
Sons of Pitches are 'the rowdier of our teams'.
‘No clue’: Taranaki region urged to prepare for Te Matatini influx
Businesses warned to expect crowds; hotels fully booked, Airbnb prices soaring.
New Zealand mountain becomes a legal person as treaty settlement passes into law
Parliament voted unanimously to grant legal personhood to Taranaki maunga.
‘Hugely emotional’: Duo to make 130km hīkoi between marae
'Just the process of walking is also something [our ancestors] would have done.'
South Taranaki imposes water restrictions amid dry start to summer
Residents can use hoses after 6pm based on an 'odds and evens' system.
Tangi begins and tributes flow after death of Dame Tariana Turia
Turia served as a minister under both Labour and National governments.
Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia dies after suffering stroke
Turia first entered Parliament in 1996 and left politics in 2014.
Former South Taranaki mayor awarded New Year Honour
'It wasn’t something that was on my radar, so it was a very nice surprise.'
Century-old Waverley business for sale
The SH3 store stayed within the same family for 100 years.
MP says seabed mining not a done deal
'I've engaged quite constructively with people across the spectrum of views.'
'We can't divorce the environment from the economy'
Whanganui District Council takes stand against seabed mining.
From Auckland to Whanganui: New chairman's journey to leading Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi
Tahinganui Hina returned home to Whanganui in 2018.
Cause of remote woolshed fire investigated
A Waverley woolshed about 80m by 20m was fully involved in fire.
Ngāti Ruanui trustee disrupts Sydney seabed miner’s meeting
Rukutai Watene said mana whenua have resisted the mining bid since the beginning.
Hāwera's new hub: Library, art gallery and isite unveiled
The multi-functional building includes a gallery, library and isite.