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Taranaki news
Review: Spotswood Academy of Performing Arts students hit the spot with pinktastic musical
Review: It's pink perfection on the stage at Spotswood Academy of Performing Arts.
Grace Foreman: Taranaki talent signs with Central Hinds
Grace Foreman has been awarded her first Central Hinds contract for 2024/25.
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Ultimate Women’s Lifestyle Expo back in Taranaki
Enter to win a double pass to the show as well as a goodie bag
Whacky Kiwi favourite Badjelly the Witch is this year’s Glow Show
Get ready to head to Bare Bottom Land these school holidays
Birthday bash for Inglewood Library
Inglewood Library celebrates 100 years, still thriving at its original Rata St location.
Council's swimming water quality report out
83% of beach water samples in Taranaki are safe for swimming, council report says.
Nominations open for environmental awards
The council revamped the award categories to align with environmental goals.
Premium
Opinion: Councils don't have a magic money tree - but central govt does
OPINION: Central govt pockets about $300,000 per new home in taxes - for no money down.
Whanganui-born, Taranaki-based Shakespeare scholar uncovers The Bard’s philosophy
Roger Peters has published numerous books about his findings.
Editorial: School attendance matters
OPINION: Turning up is the key to a successful school year
Mexico sojourn motivation for debut single
A New Plymouth singer-songwriter has released her first song.
The seven mayors who have already been elected unopposed - and their six-figure salaries
It's an all-consuming job, says Stratford Mayor Neil Volzke.
Rural Ward candidates share their views
Candidates discuss climate change and the three qualities they bring to the table.
Sport news
Stratford premier men's and women's team win matches
Stratford was named the 2024 Taranaki Hockey Club of the Year.
Streltham Netball team wins premier 3 finals
Coach Karina Lewis said the team culture was a big factor in the win.
Taranaki teen headed to Italy for world ice swimming champs
She's a world record breaker and now she's off to Italy to represent NZ, and she's only 16
Property news
Standoff between builders and council over new consent rules
Stratford builders say guidelines suddenly being implemented by council delaying projects.
Papakāinga plans could hinge on iwi-council relationship
Current rules largely restrict papakāinga to be integrated with marae.
Flood of consents: Iwi seek resources to support relationship
Hearing told iwi and hapū need money to help decide and monitor consents.
Lifestyle news
Womad 2024: Meet Vanuatu's treehouse troubadour
Womad artist Tio says he'll take audiences on a cultural and spiritual journey.
'Private property': Maize border keeps out sunflower selfie-seekers
'We had people jumping the fence, picking them, taking photos, flying drones over them.'
'High energy and good vibes': 10 Questions with Shapeshifter
"Spread the love and the good vibes will always make for a good time."
Photos
Anniversary of Battle for Chunuk Bair commemorated
A ceremony to honour the anniversary of the Battle for Chunuk Bair was held in Stratford on Thursday, August 8.
2024 MOKNZ Stratford Novice Tournament
Martial art students from across the country competed in the 2024 MOKNZ (Mas Oyama Karate New Zealand) Stratford Novice Tournament on Saturday, July 27. Photos / Alyssa Smith
Egmont Village School Maketawa Museum visit
Egmont Village School pupils enjoyed a visit to Taranaki's John Deere Maketawa Musem after winning The Hits and Brandt Stratford competition. Photos / Alyssa Smith
Rural news
The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
Bay of Islands invasive caulerpa battle gears up with $10m boost
World-leading caulerpa eradication trials are taking a major step forward.
Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group
The company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.
Car news & advice
Volkswagen Golf GTE PHEV review: from I to E
Is the Volkswagen Golf GTE really a plug-in hybrid alternative to the legendary GTI?
Aston Martin Vanquish: brand's fastest, most powerful front-engined V12 to date
Move over DBS, the Aston Martin Vanquish is back... with a brand new V12.
2024 MG HS: new look, conventional values
A conventional compact SUV, but the 2024 MG HS is a solid step up.
OneRoof property news
Revealed: The hidden costs of buying a luxury home in NZ - could you afford a $100,000 rates bill?
The mortgage is just the start of it.
‘Yuck’ South Auckland home back on the market after unbelievable transformation
Overgrown deceased estate unrecognisable after 8-week renovation.
Overseas owners of quake-damaged home get $1m surprise
They abandoned the Christchurch property 14 years ago.
More Stratford news
News from the Whangamōmona republic
Whanga rules in thrilling rugby and netball games.
Taranaki Ayrshire Club season results
The dinner celebrates members' success over the 2023-2024 season.
Mental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relative
A 60-year-old man died in an alleged family-harm incident in Pātea at the weekend.
Central District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiri
The pōwhiri was attended by Ngāti Ruanui representatives, police and local students.
Neil Volzke: Unfunded mandates push rates up
OPINION: A new way forward is needed when it comes to the rates funding model.
Action-packed boxing night coming to Stratford
Organiser James Langton said online voting is a step forward for New Zealand boxing.
Man charged with murder after 60-year-old dies at Pātea property
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the victim died at the scene.
Taranaki a clear winner at gin awards
It's two out of three for Taranaki, with two of the top gins distilled in the region.
From garage to global: John Burling’s TrackGrip takes North America by storm
Judges praised TrackGrip's simplicity and inventive design.
Taranaki Regional Council stick with status quo on Māori constituency
Under new legislative change, councils must decide on the wards by September 6.
Toko School supporting Stratford Daffodil Day
School staff and pupils planted 500 bulbs for Stratford Daffodil Day.
Police launch Pātea homicide investigation after man dies at property
Despite efforts of emergency services, the victim died at the scene.