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New 10-year petroleum mining permit granted for Taranaki's Puka field

Regulator New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals has awarded a 10-year petroleum mining permit to Matahio NZ Onshore Limited for the Puka field in onshore Taranaki.

Armed Police Arrest Disqualified Driver in Eltham After Firearm Report

An armed police operation in Eltham has resulted in the arrest of a disqualified driver following reports of a firearm being presented on State Highway 3 near Hāwera.

Rock the Bowl festival returns to New Plymouth with Carl Cox and Fat Freddy's Drop

The Rock the Bowl music festival will return to New Plymouth's Bowl of Brooklands on December 29, featuring a lineup headlined by Carl Cox and Fat Freddy's Drop.

Steph Julian Named Puke Ariki's First Writer in Residence

New Plymouth author Steph Julian has been announced as Puke Ariki’s first-ever writer in residence, coinciding with Aotearoa New Zealand Children’s Book Week.

Taranaki Base Hospital super clinics halve specialist wait times for over 2,000 patients

Weekend super clinics at Taranaki Base Hospital have halved wait times for orthopaedic and ENT patients, clearing a backlog of more than 2,000 first specialist assessments.

Drainage Works on State Highway 3 to Cause Delays Between Burgess Hill and Midhirst

NZTA advises motorists to expect delays of 5 to 15 minutes on SH3 between Burgess Hill and Midhirst from 18 August due to essential drainage maintenance.

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.