New Plymouth
New Plymouth Airport upgrade to go ahead
The airport is to get a state-of-the-art new terminal, but not everyone is happy with the price tag of up to $29 million.
Restoratrion project launched for NZ's oldest stone church
New Zealand's oldest stone church - St Mary's in New Plymouth - is considered one good shake away from becoming a pile of rubble. Video, Audio
Offenders pay their dues at Womad
WOMAD kicks off in New Plymouth this evening with thousands of revellers flocking to the festival to relax and enjoy music, art and food from around the globe. In the lead-up, more than 100 low-level… Audio
Ambitious Taranaki marae plans put on hold
Plans to build a $4.5 million marae in New Plymouth have been put on hold.
Parihaka rejects Crown offer
The Parihaka Papakainga Trust has been offered a Government deal of $9 million as part of a reconciliation deal...but the trust has rejected it, saying it's not enough. Audio
Forget 'racist' Facebook post - what about a cafe at the dump?
New Plymouth's elected officials have met following a councillor's Facebook post saying te reo Māori should be left to die, but they had more pressing concerns to discuss.
Former New Plymouth mayor responds to te reo jibe on Facebook
New Plymouth councillor, Murray Chong, is at the centre of a backlash over a Facebook post in which he says te reo Maori is "being kept alive on a respirator". The former mayor of New Plymouth, Andrew… Audio
Councillor faces backlash over te reo jibe
An outspoken New Plymouth councillor is at the centre of a backlash over a Facebook post in which he says te reo Maori is "being kept alive on a respirator". Audio
Power pylons' remove set to boost New Plymouth suburb house prices
Homeowners in a New Plymouth suburb are hoping for a spike in property prices when power pylons, which once serviced a now defunct power station, are finally removed. Audio
Andrew Judd
Andrew Judd is the former mayor of New Plymouth who describes himself as a 'recovering racist' after experiencing a severe backlash to his proposals for Maori rights on the district council. He was… Audio
Pharmacist struck off after child pornography conviction
A New Plymouth man convicted of possessing child pornography has been struck off as a pharmacist.
Stoush brewing over reroof of historic Gables building
A proposal has been submitted to roof the New Plymouth Gables building with corrugated iron, despite the category one Historic Place having traditional wooden shingles. Video, Audio
No Māori councillors, no surprise for Taranaki iwi leader
It is not surprising that no Māori candidates won a seat on the New Plymouth District Council, a Taranaki iwi leader says.
Search resumes for crayfisher missing off New Plymouth
Searchers are out looking for a young man missing at sea off New Plymouth for nearly 24 hours. Audio
Man remanded in custody after New Plymouth shooting
The man arrested following a shooting in New Plymouth on Monday has chosen not to appear in court today and has been voluntarily remanded in custody.
Police find, arrest man after shooting
Police say a man is helping with their inquiries after a shooting in New Plymouth this evening.
Mother who smothered baby while breastfeeding sentenced
A Taranaki woman who smothered her baby when she fell asleep breastfeeding after taking a cocktail of alcohol and drugs has been sentenced today.
Len Lye's big draw raises motion commotion
More of Len Lye's signature kinetic sculptures could soon be on display at the New Plymouth gallery dedicated to his work, after visitor numbers beat expectations in its first year. Video
Govt has wiped its hands of suburb - Labour
Labour leader Andrew Little, who was raised in Marfell, is blaming the government for the looting of derelict state housing in the New Plymouth suburb.
Jailed ex-teacher likened child abuse images to stamp collecting
A former Taranaki teacher jailed for four-and-a-half years on child pornography charges likened his offending to stamp collecting.