South Taranaki council to reduce emissions by a third
The natural gas-fired boilers will be replaced at the end of the 2022-23 summer season.
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Most mayoral candidates oppose plan for Three Waters
Only two mayoral candidates in Whanganui, Rangitīkei and Ruapehu support the current plan.
Coastal, rural communities need more say at council table
Two South Taranaki Māori ward candidates want to provide the missing voice.
Time to go back to the 90s with New Plymouth Operatic
Party like it's 1999 (and the rest of the 90s too) with New Plymouth Operatic's new show.
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
South Taranaki hapū call for extended kaimoana ban
Most hapū of Ngāruahine will this week request an official ban along their coastline.
Hāwera students taste success in culinary contest
Elijah Lucando and Tara Nottage competed in the live kitchen grand final in Auckland
Two arrested as police remove Mt Messenger occupiers
The protesters were last week issued a trespass notice.
Poo bug makes 80 per cent of Taranaki rivers unswimmable
The Government wants 80 per cent of all larger rivers swimmable by 2030
Second time lucky for Waverley A&P's 100th show
The celebration is set for November after being cancelled last year due to Covid-19.
Funding plea for 'appalling' Taranaki state highways
The potholes caused a motorcycle rider to be sent to hospital, Mayor Phil Nixon says.
Tactical talks mobilise tight field for Māori seats
The race is on to win Māori seats in South Taranaki and other parts of Taranaki region.
New housing development accelerates water main upgrade
The residential development in Hāwera is the largest in South Taranaki.
One week left for those wanting to stand as candidates in local elections
On August 17 the names of all candidates who have been nominated will be made public
Seabed mining company grabs Aussie ally
TTR has agreed to swap ownership of the company for shares in an Australian miner.
Pregnant widow left 'heartbroken': Alleged murder victim had son due in six weeks
The alleged victim has also left behind two older sons.
Local Focus: Cherry smashes rugby's glass ceiling
Former Black Fern Cherry Blyde is Taranaki Rugby's first female president
South Taranaki District Council submits its rejection on water reforms
South Taranaki's Mayor called the centralised approach to the reform "one size fits none."
Youth MPs grill Government in the Beehive
No question in Parliament over two days this week was asked by anyone older than 18.
South Taranaki mayor wants a second term
Nixon said there were several big projects like the library and business park to continue
Wild weather on its way
Weather watches have been issued for the region and MetService says there could be more.
Bronzed honour for legendary racehorse nearing completion
The head of the statue committee says it will be completed by July at the earliest
Rates increase less than planned for South Taranaki
The annual plan sets out an average rate increase of 2.48 per cent for 2022/23.
Health boss welcomes reforms as possible 'game-changer'
Hayden Wano believes the reforms may shift inequities in health.
Choirs unite for Whanganui concert
The Whanganui Male Choir will host guests the Stratford Singers on July 3.
Waiinu Beach drowning victim named
The victim's body was found near Waiinu Beach on June 7 by a member of his family.
Rugby: Marist and Kaierau to meet in premier must-win match
Passions are expected to be high in the Tasman Tanning Premier derby on Saturday.
Stratford District Council delay adoption of Annual Plan over proposed roading targeted rate
Forestry owners might pay $100,000 annually to cover road damage caused by logging trucks.
Whanganui experience laid foundation for new All Black
He turned out for Steelform Whanganui in the 2015 Heartland Championship.
Taranaki hapū want rāhui on shellfish for two years
Hundreds of visitors collected kaimoana – especially pāua – during the last two summers.
Fisherman missing after being swept off rocks
Family and friends have been searching for the man alongside emergency services.
Motorcycling: Reardon one to watch at NZ Enduro Champs
The first round will be held in Whanganui on Saturday, June 4.
Calls to bring Wellington commuter train to Whanganui
Rail was very popular among submitters to Horizons public transport plans.
'I thought it was the booster shot': South Taranaki fisher finds tag in snapper
Mr Chilt thought something was fishy about the metal tag until he contacted NIWA.