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The East End Surf Life Saving Club has installed a new rainwater storage system funded by NPDC's Community Climate Action Fund to wash down rescue gear and reduce mains water usage.
Waitara High School is set to receive two new classrooms as part of a $32.8 million Government property investment aimed at easing roll growth pressures across New Zealand.
A $3 million Regional Infrastructure Fund grant has been awarded to the Taranaki Alliance to help local engineering and manufacturing firms transition away from the oil and gas sector.
Police are seeking public assistance and witnesses following an assault on Elliot Street in New Plymouth on Sunday 30 August.
Todd Energy will receive a $23.5 million loan from the Government's Gas Security Fund to support two natural gas projects in North Taranaki.
A Father’s Day walk followed the scenic Te Henui Walkway from Te Henui Chapel to Awanui Cemetery and back.
The new pedestrian space around the Queen Street Cenotaph is complete, with seating, planting and safety improvements in place.
State Highway 3 has reopened under stop-go traffic management south of the Mt Messenger Tunnel following a large slip.
A cohort of 22 construction students at the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki have built a three-bedroom home now listed for sale.
Onaero Bay Holiday Park has reopened under a new five-year lease with Penny, just in time for the start of the 2026 whitebaiting season.
New Plymouth District Council and Wai Hononga Water Services are calling for public feedback on draft policies that determine how the community is consulted on major decisions.
Work has started on rebuilding a section of State Highway 3 through the Awakino Gorge, with the goal of restoring two-lane access by mid-December following severe storm damage.
Resources Minister Shane Jones says lucrative military contracts could provide a vital lifeline for Taranaki's heavy engineering sector following the announced closure of the Methanex Motunui plant.
Senior oncology clinical pharmacist Diana Harkin has stepped into a new permanent role at the Taranaki Cancer Centre to streamline complex medication plans and support frontline staff.
Taranaki Base Hospital nurse Rachel Shearer has overcome her fear of flying to complete her 1000th patient transfer flight, delivering critical care across the North Island.
Methanex Corporation has announced it will indefinitely idle its New Zealand production facilities in early 2027, dealing a major blow to the Taranaki economy due to declining natural gas availability.
Venture Taranaki Chief Executive Kelvin Wright has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the New Plymouth District Council, starting his role in October 2026.
Port Taranaki has posted a $13.11 million net profit for the 2025-26 year but warns of a tough future with trade volumes forecast to halve due to shifts in the region's energy sector.
