Porirua woman sentenced after pit bulls maul window repairman in Taranaki
Today, she appeared in New Plymouth District Court, where it was heard the dogs had been euthanised. According…
Vladimir Levchenko’s fatal Taranaki Maunga fall ruled ‘entirely preventable’ by coroner
In findings released today, a coroner ruled the death was “entirely preventable”. Coroner Rachael Schmidt-McCleave found the novice…
New Plymouth boy’s science project rocket found 120m away — up a tree
A primary school science project sparked a neighbourhood-wide search effort in New Plymouth this week after a homemade…
Taranaki Maunga: Climber credits emergency gear, rescue teams for saving friend’s life
“Some rime ice came off the mountain and started moving quite quickly down the slopes above us. “James…
Taranaki Maunga: Climber credits emergency gear, rescue teams for saving friend’s life
“Some rime ice came off the mountain and started moving quite quickly down the slopes above us. “James…
Taranaki woman Phoebe Nolly wakes from coma after near-fatal crash in Stratford
Natalie Nolly shared her daughter’s “slow but steady” progress to the donation page, with a positive outlook on…
Injured climber rescued from Taranaki Maunga after fall in rough terrain
Rescuers reached the climber on foot, stabilised him and prepared him for extraction before he was airlifted by…
Flights cancelled in Wellington, Taranaki driver injured by fallen tree
Wind gusts over 150km/h have been recorded overnight as strong southerly gales batter the lower North Island, cancelling…
Part of SH3 closed after slip as snow hits South Island highways
Part of State Highway 3 through the Awakino Gorge is closed this morning following “some fresh land movement…
Court cuts jail term for Bali bombing survivor Logan Maxwell in Taranaki meth case
Then 39, Maxwell was unemployed, living with his mother, Margaret Jean O’Brien, and dealing meth from her Stratford…
Football goalposts installed on contested Māori Reserve land
A kaumātua of Puketapu hapū has blown the whistle on New Plymouth’s council after new football goals sprouted…
Freedom camper’s fine stays – but mayor says council fund will pay the $400
An 80-year-old freedom camper fined $400 for staying an extra night at a New Plymouth campsite during severe…