High Court trial for murder-accused Rakai Thompson begins after the Waitara, Taranaki death of Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley
Rakai Jacob Thompson has been accused of murdering the 17-year-old promising rugby league player, with whom he was…
New Plymouth mayor wants compensation from NZTA for SH3 closure
The New Plymouth mayor has labelled plans to close State Highway 3 in North Taranaki in January “unacceptable”,…
Slip closes West Coast highway, heavy downpours for lower North
More wild weather is expected to impact isolated parts of the country today, with MetService warning of significant…
Severe wind gusts force ‘brief’ Auckland Harbour Bridge closures
Winter’s final day is set to bring strong winds to parts of the country, with MetService issuing a…
New Zealand eases restrictions on petroleum exploration, mining
Resources minister Shane Jones announced on Thursday that New Zealand would reopen petroleum exploration after passing the Crown…
Warnings issued across parts of NZ as severe weather approaches
The top of the South Island is in the firing line yet again as an active trough moves…
Red heavy rain warning issued for parts of Tasman
A red heavy rain warning has been issued for the Tasman District about and southeast of Motueka and…
Several South Taranaki families cut off following floods
Several South Taranaki families remain cut off on Saturday following this week’s flooding. South Taranaki District mayor Phil…
Slip closes part of SH3 in north Taranaki
New Zealand Transport Agency says a slip has closed a section of State Highway 3 in north Taranaki…
Waitangi Tribunal asked to halt Taranaki seabed mine fast-track
South Taranaki hapū want the Waitangi Tribunal to halt a fast-track bid to mine the seabed off Pātea.…
New bridge, walkway protecting historic Hauranga Pā in Taranaki opens
A new bridge and walkway protecting the historic Hauranga Pā site near Ōākura in Taranaki has opened. The…
Mt Messenger contractors making strides underground and overhead
Contractors have offered a sneak-peak at two of the main features of Te Ara o Te Ata —…