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Where and how to vote early in Whanganui for 2023 election
Twelve locations in the electorate are open for advance voting before the election day.
South Taranaki council takes on local te reo styles
The council is revamping its te reo Māori policy to embrace variations of the language.
Māori health board head says National plan a huge step back
Te Pahunga Davis says Taranaki's iwi-Māori health partnership board has barely got started
Why gangsters jailed for McDonald’s attack want lower sentences
The victim was mistakenly believed to be a member of a rival gang, the Mongrel Mob.
Reduced speed limit for Hāwera CBD proposed
A 60km/h speed limit around all South Taranaki marae is another proposal in the plan.
'Here comes Kiwi': Melbourne Cup winner's statue ready for unveiling
The unveiling is happening 40 years after the racehorse made history.
Waipipi Beach skull turns heads
Mystery surrounds the appearance of a skull carved into the sandstone cliffs.
'No longer sustainable': Waste reduction focus in Taranaki kerbside collection review
South Taranaki District Council is reviewing its kerbside waste collection services.
Mt Taranaki could erupt with less warning than scientists thought
Sleeping stratovolcano Mt Taranaki could erupt with scant warning, new study suggests.
Wind farm backers open office in Hāwera
Taranaki Offshore Partnership says it wants to keep those most affected in the loop.
Final push for Taranaki maunga deal before election
Uri (descendants) of the eight iwi of Taranaki have until August 16 at 5pm to vote.
‘We’re going to miss him forever’: Superstar cat 'went out on his own terms'
Rodney the cat spent his last days "sun-puddling" in Otamatea.
Three-way partnership for Ōhakune housing development
The Ruapehu housing development will cater for different needs.
Young Pātea shearer wins title in Wales
Blake Mitchell got into shearing thanks to his Whanganui-based uncle.
Arson charge after South Taranaki hall fire
A man has been remanded in custody on one charge of arson.
Treaty of Waitangi settlement 'just crumbs off the table. But the healing has to start'
'This piece of justice will re-energise and boost all the peoples in this area.'
Council boss says $22 million spend on contractors and consultants 'good thing'
“You might need some real specialist advice for one project and you never need it again."
High risk avalanche alerts issued for Tongariro, Taranaki
Mountain users beware - a level 4 (high risk) alert is in place for high alpine areas.
Waverley Fire Brigade member honoured for 25 years of service
Raeone Wirihana first joined the brigade in 1995.
Beer-guzzling burglar nabbed after leaving a bottle - and DNA - at the crime scene
He took the beer from a fridge mid-heist and left the empty on the steps.
Offshore wind device for Pātea
The offshore wind technology can measure wind speeds, waves and currents.
Council calls for seabed mining ban
South Taranaki District Council says 'environmental vandalism' outweighs economic benefits
Volunteer efforts enhance green spaces
A new places and spaces volunteer co-ordinator role is helping community initiatives.
$12.6m Budget announcement good news for school
The Budget announcement was a 'welcome surprise' for school staff and whānau.
Newly elected Rātana Church leader hits the road
"Manuao is happiest when working and providing for his people."
Initiative aims to empower South Taranaki youth
A new youth committee aims to inspire and connect rangatahi.
Specialist vessel arrival to begin final phase of Tui oil field decommissioning
The Q7000 will plug and formally abandon wells across the Taranaki oil field.
Nomad gang members in custody after arrests in Pātea
The arrests were part of Operation Cobalt.
Whanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperatures
Temperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.
Tornado causes damage in parts of South Taranaki
A tornado has caused damage to parts of South Taranaki overnight.
Anti-seabed mining bill chance to stop destruction before it starts
Opinion: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says no good will come from desecrating the moana.
Seabed mining inquiry causes controversy
A select committee inquiry will investigate seabed mining regulations in NZ waters.
Rebel Business School to return to South Taranaki
The first week of the course is hosted online, with the last three days in Hāwera.