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Police arrest fleeing drivers and impound vehicles in major Taranaki road safety operation
Police Operation

Police arrest fleeing drivers and impound vehicles in major Taranaki road safety operation

A major Taranaki road policing operation over the weekend resulted in dozens of driving infringements, five impounded vehicles, and the arrest of two fleeing drivers.

Tony Skilling11 hours ago
Taranaki Careers Expo 2026 to Showcase Diverse Industries at TSB Stadium
Careers Expo

Taranaki Careers Expo 2026 to Showcase Diverse Industries at TSB Stadium

The Taranaki Careers Expo returns to New Plymouth's TSB Stadium on August 17 and 18, offering high school students and job seekers face-to-face interactions with over 40 exhibitors.

Tony Skilling1 day ago
Million Steps Challenge launched to support Taranaki Base Hospital neonatal unit
Community Fundraiser

Million Steps Challenge launched to support Taranaki Base Hospital neonatal unit

The Taranaki Health Foundation has launched its second annual Million Steps Challenge to raise funds for comfort enhancements at the Methanex Neonatal Unit.

Tony Skilling2 days ago
New 10-year petroleum mining permit granted for Taranaki's Puka field
Energy News

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.

Tony Skilling3 days ago
Armed Police Arrest Disqualified Driver in Eltham After Firearm Report
Armed Response

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.

Tony Skilling4 days ago
Rock the Bowl festival returns to New Plymouth with Carl Cox and Fat Freddy's Drop
Summer Festival

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.

Tony Skilling4 days ago
Steph Julian Named Puke Ariki's First Writer in Residence
Arts

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.

Tony Skilling4 days ago
Taranaki Base Hospital super clinics halve specialist wait times for over 2,000 patients
Health Update

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.

Tony Skilling4 days ago
Drainage Works on State Highway 3 to Cause Delays Between Burgess Hill and Midhirst
Road Works

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.

Tony Skilling5 days ago
Contact Energy and CDC Partner to Explore 250MW Data Centre in Stratford
Business News

Contact Energy and CDC Partner to Explore 250MW Data Centre in Stratford

Contact Energy and CDC Data Centres have announced a joint venture to explore building a massive 250-megawatt data centre in Stratford, potentially creating hundreds of jobs.

Tony Skilling6 days ago
Man in custody following firearms incident in Stratford
Police Update

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.

Tony Skilling1 week ago
On The House completes major infrastructure upgrade at Bell Block hub
Community News

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.

Tony Skilling1 week ago

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

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.

Tony Skilling1 week ago
Massive Underground Water Leak Discovered at New Plymouth District Council Civic Centre
Infrastructure Alert

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.

Tony Skilling1 week ago
Taranaki Hooker Bradley Slater Receives Urgent All Blacks Call-Up for South Africa Tour
All Blacks

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.

Tony Skilling1 week ago