Stories tagged with "New Zealand"
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.
Local Government Minister Simon Watts has announced a new policy introducing a two to four percent target range for annual rate increases per capita.
The Coalition Government has blocked existing and pending Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements from transferring into New Zealand's new planning framework.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has pledged an initial $1 billion to map the country's offshore oil and gas reserves if elected, focusing on energy security.
New Zealand drivers now face random roadside drug testing as police roll out a nationwide safety measure to detect driving impairment.
Broadcaster Paul Henry has resigned from his position on the TVNZ board to stand as an ACT Party list candidate in the upcoming general election.
New Zealand screen icon Sir Sam Neill has passed away in Sydney at the age of 78 following a battle with a rare blood illness.
ACT has announced a new "Three Strikes for Burglary" election policy that would mandate a three-year minimum prison sentence with no parole for third-time offenders.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has announced a policy that would strip non-citizen permanent residents of their right to vote in general and local body elections.
Parliament has passed historic legislation representing the biggest reform of New Zealand's mental health laws in over 30 years, banning youth seclusion and strengthening patient rights.
The Government has confirmed four upcoming changes to New Zealand road rules, including allowing children to cycle on footpaths and requiring drivers to give buses right of way.
The Green Party has defended its economic credibility after correcting an $826 million accounting error in its newly released election tax policy, which co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick described as a typo.
New Zealanders have until July 2nd to submit feedback on a controversial private member's bill that proposes locking biological definitions of sex into statutory law.
The National Party has announced a major policy shift to make KiwiSaver contributions mandatory for all workers by 2028 and introduce automatic enrolment for newborns.
The government has announced a law change that will remove voting rights from unelected iwi and community representatives on local council committees.
New Zealand engineers and military personnel are preparing to play a crucial role in tracking NASA's Artemis II spacecraft, the first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years.
Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold predicts 91 octane petrol will reach $3.70 per litre due to global supply disruptions, sparking concern for Taranaki's economy.
Former Chiefs and Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has been officially confirmed as the new All Blacks head coach, taking over the role in June.
A wildfire in Tongariro National Park has now burnt an estimated 3000 hectares, with photos showing widespread devastation and crews continuing to battle the active blaze amidst road and track closures.
The Tongariro National Park wildfire has rapidly expanded to an estimated 1600 hectares, leading to further precautionary evacuations and an escalated aerial firefight amidst challenging conditions.
A wildfire in Tongariro National Park has surged past 1000 hectares overnight, remaining out of control and forcing air evacuations, road closures, and a major aerial response on the Central Plateau.
New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill proposing to prohibit the retail sale, manufacture, and importation of fireworks for personal use, citing public frustration over damage, disruption, and the burden on emergency services and
Jim Bolger, New Zealand's 35th Prime Minister and a Taranaki native, has died peacefully at 90, leaving a legacy of significant political reforms and public service.
New Plymouth's CBD is getting a green facelift, replacing ageing Italian alders on Devon Street with native shade trees and greenery to enhance safety and amenity as part of the City Centre Strategy.
Te Ātiawa has built eight modern townhouses, Papapounamu, in Westown for Iwi members, providing secure, affordable rentals and a pathway to home ownership on Treaty settlement land.
A national RNZ-Reid Research poll reveals 75% of voters support a rates cap, making it a significant election issue in New Plymouth where mayoral hopeful Max Brough advocates for stricter spending limits.
A community survey with over 7,000 responses, presented to Minister Shane Jones, revealed only 2% support for New Plymouth's "Tim Tam" cycleway separators, sparking debate over their safety and impact on businesses.
A fundraiser at the New Plymouth Club, organised with Hope Walk NP, aims to support the Taranaki Air Ambulance, which performs 14 life-saving flights weekly, with an auction featuring a signed All Blacks jersey.
WOMAD Taranaki will take a "purposeful rest" in 2026, with organisers citing rising operational costs and a tougher sponsorship market as reasons for the pause, aiming to return in 2027.
Weeks after opening, Destination Kāwaroa playground is installing a new shade structure, built by local firm Bullitt Fabrications, to address community feedback and enhance visitor comfort during summer.
A Taranaki teen has been arrested and charged with wilful damage to 13 cars across Waitara and New Plymouth, with police inquiries ongoing and a second youth also facing charges.
New Plymouth District Council has approved a $3.5 million Queen Street makeover, creating a new shared zone between Devon and King streets despite some opposition, with construction set for November 2025.
Destination Kāwaroa officially launched Stages 2 and 3 with a "Big Day of Play," expanding the inclusive coastal playground with new features, largely funded by philanthropy and grants.
