Taranaki Media.

Man in custody following firearms incident in Stratford

A man is in custody and schools were placed into lockdown as a precaution following a firearms incident on Oberon Street in Stratford.

On The House completes major infrastructure upgrade at Bell Block hub

Taranaki food rescue charity On The House has expanded its capacity with a new electric refrigerated truck and a massive walk-in freezer.

TSB Festival of Lights Wins National Award After Drawing 162,500 Visitors

New Plymouth's TSB Festival of Lights has won the top national event award, generating $23.1 million in economic impact and attracting over 45,000 out-of-region visitors.

Massive Underground Water Leak Discovered at New Plymouth District Council Civic Centre

A silent underground water leak outside the New Plymouth District Council Civic Centre was losing 5,000 litres of water an hour before blowing the site's water meter.

Taranaki Hooker Bradley Slater Receives Urgent All Blacks Call-Up for South Africa Tour

Taranaki rugby standout Bradley Slater has been drafted into the All Blacks squad to replace the injured George Bell for the tour of South Africa.

Two Arrested After Sleep Assault on Tumai Street; Four Others Detained in Hamilton

Police have arrested two people locally and detained four others in Hamilton following a serious assault on a sleeping occupant at a Tumai Street property.

Stars of Stage and Screen

Monica Brewster Evening: Nathan Taare

Let's Twist Again

Beatlemania on Tour

Coastal Five

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Slips close State Highways 3 and 43 in Taranaki

Multiple slips and debris have forced the closure of State Highway 3 at Awakino Gorge and State Highway 43 Forgotten World Highway.

Taranaki Cathedral remediation project targets 2028 reopening

The Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary is undergoing a major earthquake strengthening project with plans to fully reopen in May 2028.

Huatoki Stream daylighting underway at Metro Plaza site

New Plymouth District Council has partnered with KDH and Ngāti Te Whiti Hapū to daylight the Huatoki Stream and redevelop adjacent sites on Devon and Brougham streets.

Puanga event underway at Stratford War Memorial Hall

The Puanga event is underway at the Stratford War Memorial Hall, featuring lighting displays, kids crafts, fire poi, and food trucks.

Stunning sunset captured near Back Beach and Paritutu Rock

A stunning Taranaki sunset was captured near Back Beach and Paritutu Rock by photographer Tony Skilling.

Fitzroy Beach access project nears completion

The Fitzroy beach access project is nearing completion, with recent progress captured in photos.