Whanganui Fire Brigade warns public on danger of candles
In two instances, the fires were caused by unattended candles getting out of control.
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One person has died after serious crash between truck and car in Taranaki
Police were notified at about 5.20pm of the two-vehicle crash involving a car and a truck.
South Taranaki District Council proposes annual average 3.99 per cent rate increase
South Taranaki mayor Phil Nixon is aiming to make the district the "most liveable" in NZ
Ngarewa-Packer's Members' Bill seeks to ban seabed mining
Mining company Trans-Tasman Resources says it is strongly opposed to the Bill.
Community leader panels provide alternative to court
A new crime prevention initiative has been launched in South Taranaki.
What is driving Whanganui's tourism boom?
Whanganui had the highest tourism growth over 2020. What sparked it?
The small town that had 11 power cuts in two weeks
Causes of the cuts still being investigated.
Dan Mills' work in Hāwera exhibition
Five large paintings by Dan Mills will be exhibited until March 31.
Abandoned land on market after owners couldn't be found
Fancy a quarter-acre section in South Taranaki? This abandoned block is valued at $24,000.
Making safe spaces for our rainbow communities
"The reality is it's still not safe for LGBTQI+ people to hold hands in public."
Wind farm 'challenging, but well worth doing'
Warwick Lupton and David Alexander have enjoyed and profited from Waipipi Wind Farm.
All turbines up and running at Waipipi Wind Farm
All 31 turbines are now generating electricity.
5WWCT reunion attracts more than 200 participants
Former service members overseas were also able to attend virtually via Zoom.
Our biggest decision: What to do about water
Big decisions are looming for councils in the Government's three waters reform programme.
Second manslaughter charge against Taranaki police officers dismissed
Three police officers were charged over the death of a man at a Taranaki police station.
Building boom puts councils under pressure
Councils are struggling with resources and timeframes as consent applications flood in.
Rodney returns! Famous runaway cat finds next home after latest escapade
Rodney had been on the run since last October.
World War memorabilia and battle enactment planned in Pātea
Pātea is planning a military extravaganza to celebrate its RSA centennial.
'It's scary to see': New Plymouth locals on edge after positive Covid-19 visit
New Plymouth's MP said he was concerned about the news.
Happy times: Icecream at Castlecliff while watching tide roll in
Marilyn and Marty Vreede on surprise blessings and the Whanganui "rush minute".
Live: Auckland at level 3; rest of NZ at 2 - what you need to know
A sudden and dramatic change in NZ's alert levels after three positive cases.
Whanganui news in brief: American cars on show, 3-vehicle crash, rain welcome and more
The annual Americarna event which celebrates American vehicles is on in Hawera this month.
Nineteen medals over 31 years for keen Masters Games athlete
Don Trigger spent Waitangi weekend attending his 17th New Zealand Masters Games.
Wanganui Warriors ready to rumble
The superstock team anticipates a massive weekend of racing in Palmerston North.
Where to celebrate Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day gatherings to be held in Pātea and Taihape.
'An innings for the ages': Whanganui pull off miraculous win
The Whanganui rep team notched a win labelled "an innings for the ages" over the weekend.
Why Whanganui doesn't have a Māori ward
Council leaders across the region have reacted to the Māori ward announcement
Big musical line-up for Pātea's Paepae in the Park
But the usual Waitangi Day commemoration in Whanganui will not be held this year.
First-time competitor cleans up Taranaki Manawatu Young Farmer final
Jake Jarman also won the most points in all four contest strainers.
Police confirm 55yo father and 15yo son killed in Hāwera double homicide
Police found Stephen Frost and his son Regan Frost-Lawn dead on Monday morning.
Hāwera double homicide: Neighbour heard arguing in days before deaths
Police were called to the property where two bodies were found at about 2.30am on Monday.
Double homicide: Two people found dead in Taranaki
A homicide investigation is underway in Taranaki after the deaths of two people.
Big read: Is this Whanganui's biggest summer yet?
There's a "huge event" in Whanganui every week.
Summer Programme: Step back in time with a look at our history
Get out and about with the Whanganui Summer Programme.