Latest from Taranaki

Bowls: Wanganui teams eliminated in pool play of Intercentre championships
Tight competition means neither men or women make it to quarterfinals.

Mum shaves Andi-lee Duncan's head at Relay For Life
The 10-year-old had plenty of support at the Whanganui Cancer Society event

Bonny Glen Landfill to take three truckloads a day from Taranaki
Bonny Glen Landfill starts accepting Taranaki waste, treats its own leachate

More sloggers in the sun for local IPL
Twelve teams from New Zealand's Indian cricket clubs expected to take part.

4x4 Whanganui's Hamish Auret has tough finish in Te Puke
Tenth place for a driver who prides himself on always being in the Top 5.

Cricket: Sacred Heart wins CD tournament at Huntley School in Marton
Local girls team unsuccessful in their three games.

Whanganui artist laments loss of forests and birdsong in Stratford show
Exhibition includes hope for regeneration of New Zealand forests.

'Green' hydrogen: Could it save Taranaki's energy industry?
Taranaki's future as an energy powerhouse could be in "green" hydrogen, PM announces.

League: Whanganui Boxon on hiatus for season
Neither Manawatu Rugby League or Taranaki Rugby League able to raise enough teams.

Greyhounds: Trojan Hoarse favourite for Hatrick feature
Plus, looking ahead to Palmerston North and 12 commentators covering one meeting.

Arthritis experience leads to girl's decision to cut off hair
10-year-old Andi-lee Duncan knows a bit about the side effects of cancer medication.

Getting over the giggle factor
Industrial hemp crop is poised to make Whanganui the hemp hub of the lower North Island

Waverley sawmill could rise again, buyer says
Waverley could get a whole new sawmill if Spectrum Group can buy enough forest in the area

Driving Miss Daisy ramps up Whanganui service
Driving Miss Daisy Whanganui has a new driver and a new wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

Puppies and printer great gifts for charity
Charity gets a boost to train assistance dogs for Canine Comrades programme.

Whanganui smash Taranaki
Whanganui age group cricketers have an exceptional weekend against Taranaki at the weekend

Jess takes three for 15
Jess Watkin's spinners help win the day for Central Hinds over Otago Sparks on Sunday

Last chance to attend La Fiesta events
International Women's Day will be celebrated in style

Farming incident leaves two seriously injured in Taranaki
Police said it appears someone has been injured in an incident involving a harvester.

Wilson wins Group A, Coley and Travers runnersup in Superboats and Group A
Track conditions suit the Whanganui drivers in Hastings.

Cricket: Wanganui Under 13 defeat Taranaki U13 in Inglewood
Good batting partnerships followed by restrictive bowling to leave their hosts short.

Workers lose jobs, town of Waverley reels from mill closure
Waverley residents react to news the towns biggest employer is closing

Waverley Sawmill closes, with loss of 65 jobs
Market forces and pressure from statutory supervisor forces sale of Waverley Sawmill

Review of speed in Great North Rd requested
Whanganui District Council asks NZTA to review speed limits in Great North Rd

Letters: Traffic 'fix' creates chaos
As ratepayers, we have already paid over the odds for this stuff-up.

LPG leak 'could have been deadly', WorkSafe says
Large gas leak engulfed vehicles and people at a gas station and could have been deadly.

Sevens: Whanganui Collegiate named for Sir Gordon Tietjens tournament
Also, Ngamatapouri win the Shannon Sevens last weekend.