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Earthquake and Heavy Rain Cause Slips and Road Closures on SH3 and SH43

Heavy rainfall and an earthquake near Taumarunui have triggered multiple slips, closing State Highway 3 at Awakino Gorge and State Highway 43.

Tony Skilling1 week ago

Council Reform

South Taranaki and Stratford Councils Back Two-Council Model for Reform

South Taranaki and Stratford district councils have voted to support a two-council model for local government reform, rejecting a single region-wide authority.

Tony Skilling2 weeks ago

Statue Recovered

Stolen Inglewood Pink Panther Statue Recovered by Police

Police have arrested three people and recovered Inglewood's beloved Pink Panther statue after it was allegedly stolen overnight.

Tony Skilling2 weeks ago

Energy Sector

Sunda Energy applies for offshore petroleum exploration permit in North Taranaki

UK-based Sunda Energy has applied for a petroleum exploration permit off the North Taranaki coast, marking the sixth application since the offshore exploration ban was lifted.

Tony Skilling3 weeks ago

Council Reform

NPDC to decide on fast-track local government reform timeline

New Plymouth District Council will hold an extraordinary meeting to choose its strategic direction and timeline for the Taranaki Future Local Government reform programme.

Tony Skilling3 weeks ago

Election 2026

NZ First Selects Lee Smith to Contest Taranaki-King Country Electorate

New Zealand First has selected former Groundswell spokesperson and dairy farmer Lee Smith to contest the Taranaki-King Country electorate in the upcoming election.

Tony Skilling1 month ago

Regional Development

Hempcrete Identified as Key Commercial Opportunity for Taranaki Hemp Industry

A new development plan by Venture Taranaki highlights hempcrete construction as the most immediate commercial opportunity for the region's emerging hemp fibre sector.

Tony Skilling1 month ago

Public Survey

NPDC Launches Survey to Shape the Future of Local Government in Taranaki

The New Plymouth District Council has opened its 'Shaping Taranaki's Future' survey, inviting residents to share their views on upcoming local government reforms and structure.

Tony Skilling1 month ago

Local Politics

Taranaki Leaders Unite to Oppose Government's Disability Support Services Bill

The Taranaki Mayoral Forum has sent an urgent letter to the Government opposing key aspects of the proposed Disability Support Services Bill over concerns of cost-shifting to ratepayers.

Tony Skilling1 month ago

Police Appeal

Police Appeal for Information Following Serious Two-Vehicle Crash in Toko

Taranaki Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 43 in Toko that left one person critically injured.

Tony Skilling1 month ago

Election 2026

Labour Unveils 2026 Party List: Glen Bennett Well-Placed for Parliamentary Return

The Labour Party has released its list for the 2026 election, placing former New Plymouth MP Glen Bennett at number 25, virtually guaranteeing his return to Parliament.

Tony Skilling1 month ago

World Champion

Stratford Axeman Jack Jordan Wins Fourth Consecutive World Trophy and Sets New World Record

Stratford-born axeman Jack Jordan has claimed a historic fourth consecutive Stihl Timbersports World Trophy title and set a new world record time of 50.84 seconds in Hungary.

Tony Skilling1 month ago