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A $3 million Regional Infrastructure Fund grant has been awarded to the Taranaki Alliance to help local engineering and manufacturing firms transition away from the oil and gas sector.
Todd Energy will receive a $23.5 million loan from the Government's Gas Security Fund to support two natural gas projects in North Taranaki.
Resources Minister Shane Jones says lucrative military contracts could provide a vital lifeline for Taranaki's heavy engineering sector following the announced closure of the Methanex Motunui plant.
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.
Venture Taranaki Chief Executive Kelvin Wright has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the New Plymouth District Council, starting his role in October 2026.
Port Taranaki has posted a $13.11 million net profit for the 2025-26 year but warns of a tough future with trade volumes forecast to halve due to shifts in the region's energy sector.
Toi Foundation trustees have voted to proceed with the $620 million sale of TSB Bank to Heartland Group, despite legal challenges and a rival bid from Kiwibank.
Kiwibank has made a last-minute bid to acquire TSB Bank, just as a High Court ruling cleared the way for trustees to vote on a $620 million takeover proposal by Heartland Bank.
Stratford New World has now reversed a ban on uniformed Stratford High School students from entering the store unless accompanied by a parent, caregiver, or teacher.
The High Court has dismissed an interim injunction seeking to halt the proposed $620 million sale of New Plymouth-based TSB Bank to Heartland Group Holdings.
Kiwibank's parent company has expressed interest in a potential merger with TSB Bank, just as a community group heads to the High Court to block the proposed Heartland Bank merger.
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.
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.
The newly passed Employment Leave Bill will allow New Zealand workers to accrue annual and sick leave from their very first day on the job, replacing the Holidays Act 2003.
Canadian methanol producer Methanex has restarted its North Taranaki plant at reduced capacity, but the impending closure of the Māui gas field still threatens a total shutdown.
Resources Minister Shane Jones has announced a 12-year offshore petroleum exploration permit for EnZed Energy in the Taranaki Basin, marking the first since the exploration ban was lifted.
The Hāwera racecourse is among seven racetracks proposed for closure across New Zealand under a joint masterplan released by industry leaders to consolidate and better fund the sector.
A legal letter from Foy & Halse to Toi Foundation has forced a restart of the 28-day community consultation period for the proposed TSB and Heartland Bank merger.
Taranaki bakeries are experiencing a surge in customers after popular food influencer Kosmos rated several local pie shops during his nationwide tour.
The Toi Foundation has reopened public consultation on the proposed $620 million sale of TSB Bank to Heartland Bank, extending the deadline to August 12th after admitting a calculation error.
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.
The Toi Foundation is reopening the public consultation period for the proposed TSB and Heartland Bank merger after an error cut the initial feedback window short.
An Australian energy firm has applied for a petroleum prospecting permit covering nearly 10,000 square kilometres of deepwater ocean off the Taranaki coast.
TSB has been awarded the 2026 Everyday Banking Award by Canstar on the strength of its well-rounded product range and high customer satisfaction.
South Taranaki's Kāpiti Kikorangi Triple Cream Blue has won the Supreme Champion title at the 2026 International Cheese & Dairy Awards in the United Kingdom.
New Plymouth's The Kiwi Butcher Shop has added five new medals to its record collection at the national NZ Bacon and Ham Awards.
As the public submission period for the proposed TSB and Heartland Bank merger closes, rival banks SBS and The Co-operative Bank are investing heavily in cloud-native digital overhauls.
New Plymouth manufacturer Tasman Medical has secured a contract with Health New Zealand to supply clinical trolleys and equipment solutions across the Taranaki and Waitematā regions.
Taranaki residents have until 5pm on Tuesday 30 June to submit feedback on the proposed $620 million merger between TSB and Heartland Bank before trustees vote.
TSB Bank has reported a net profit before tax of $63.3 million for the year ended 31 March 2026, representing a 10% increase on the previous year.
New Plymouth District Councillors have voted to support Mayor Max Brough in advocating to the Toi Foundation regarding the proposed $620 million TSB and Heartland Bank merger.
TSB Bank has welcomed its first customers to a newly modernised central New Plymouth branch, consolidating its CBD operations into a single location on Courtenay Street.
Mayor Max Brough is hosting a public meeting this Thursday to gather community feedback on the proposed merger between TSB and Heartland Bank.
New Plymouth Mayor Max Brough has formally requested the Toi Foundation pause the conditional $620 million merger of TSB and Heartland Bank to allow for community consultation.
A new development plan by Venture Taranaki highlights hempcrete construction as the most immediate commercial opportunity for the region's emerging hemp fibre sector.
The 11th regional Techstars Startup Weekend Taranaki will take place in Hāwera from 31 July to 2 August, offering local innovators a 54-hour business development event.
Mayor Max Brough has revealed that Kmart is reviewing local retail data and remains interested in expanding to New Plymouth, though finding a suitable central location remains a challenge.
A petition launched by New Plymouth Councillor Gordon Brown opposing the sale of TSB has gained over 2,000 signatures, ahead of upcoming public consultation meetings in New Plymouth and Hawera.
Energy Minister Simeon Brown has confirmed that two shortlisted developers for a new $1 billion LNG import terminal at Port Taranaki are progressing to the final selection stage.
Taranaki governance leader Dion Tuuta has been appointed as the country's new Secretary for Māori Development and chief executive of Te Puni Kōkiri.
Taranaki residents have four weeks to submit feedback on a proposed $620 million merger between TSB and Heartland Bank, with public consultation now open.
The Toi Foundation has announced a proposal to sell TSB to Heartland Group for $620 million, launching a community consultation period for Taranaki residents.
The New Plymouth Club has officially crossed the 13,000 member milestone following its recent renovations and wider revitalisation efforts.
The Mighty Midhirst, formerly known as the Midhirst Tavern, has reopened following a major transformation that includes a new garden bar area.
Demolition of the Metro Plaza façade has commenced as part of ongoing development in the New Plymouth central business district.
Taranaki Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest for a new operator to run the Rainforest Eatery at Pukeiti Gardens after the previous leaseholder ended their lease.
The iconic Midhirst Pub is officially reopening on Monday 18th May as the Mighty Midhirst under new owners Jen, Des, and whānau after months of closure.
Air New Zealand is reducing its schedule by cutting 15 return flights between New Plymouth, Auckland, and Wellington to manage high jet fuel costs.
New Plymouth Mayor Max Brough has indicated a potential return of the popular Winter Festival of Lights in 2027, provided it can be delivered within strict budget constraints.
Ageing alder trees in the New Plymouth CBD have been replaced with native shade trees and street-level greenery.
