New Plymouth
Council bungle throws doors open to freedom campers
New Plymouth residents fear there will be another freedom camping free-for-all this summer after a council bungle which means its freedom camping bylaw has been sent back to the drawing board. Video, Audio
Covered stadium touted for New Plymouth
One of the options being proposed for New Plymouth's earthquake-prone Yarrow Stadium is relocating it to a state-of-the-art covered stadium costing $250m, but the stadium trust can only afford a basic… Video, Audio
New Plymouth stadium owner considering legal options
Yarrow Stadium has been found to be an earthquake risk despite engineering reports stating otherwise, now the stadium's owners are considering taking legal action.
Taranaki stadium owner considers legal options
The Taranaki Stadium Trust is considering its legal options after engineering reports indicated Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth had an excellent tolerance to earthquakes before it took over ownership… Audio
Is gagging of Gisborne councillor undemocratic?
Gisborne district councillors will meet behind closed doors tomorrow after one councillor accused another of making a racist remark. Meredith Akuhata-Brown says she heard a councillor saying it was a… Audio
Dozens of homes damaged in Taranaki tornado
Police say it was lucky no one was injured by a tornado that ripped through several blocks in New Plymouth last night. As many as thirty homes were damaged when it struck about 5:30pm. A small tornado… Audio
New Plymouth tornado struck with no warning - locals
New Plymouth residents say a tornado that tore through several city blocks last night arrived with no warning. Up to 30 houses were damaged, some losing roofs. Police say it was lucky no one was… Audio
Tornado damages houses in New Plymouth
A tornado has damaged houses in New Plymouth this evening. Producer Bridget Burke spoke to Ton from Hareb Deken motors and homeowner Daisy Symes, who watched on as her roof ripped off. Audio
Teachers on streets early for strike
Teachers and principals are out on the streets this morning to push for a better deal from the Ministry of Education. Among the picketers are teacher Pat Swanson in central New Plymouth, and principal… Audio
Port Taranaki salutes new $12m tug
Port Taranaki's $12 million new tug Kīnaki has been welcomed with a traditional water salute in New Plymouth.
Govt continues Taranaki charm offensive
The government has continued its charm offensive in Taranaki following its decision not to issue any new offshore oil and gas exploration permits. The acting prime minister Winston Peters was in New… Audio
Scott Donaldson kayaks from Australia to NZ solo
Kayaker Scott Donaldson is just an hour or so away from becoming the first person to successfully kayak from Australia to New Zealand solo. His wife Sarah Donaldson is waiting for him at New… Audio
New Plymouth rugby uncertain as stadium closes
Taranaki Rugby fans have been left wondering what the future of the sport will be in New Plymouth with the loss of their historic stadium. The Taranaki Stadium Trust announced today Yarrow Stadium is… Audio
New Plymouth mayor arranged meeting over sale of reserve land
Questions are being asked about the involvement of the New Plymouth Mayor in a meeting about the sale of reserve land in the city, including the transfer of 2.25 million dollars to a private golf… Video, Audio
Secret languages - Sriwhana Spong
New Zealand/Balinese artist Sriwhana Spong's new exhibition in New Plymouth explores a unique language used by a medieval female German mystic and abbess, Hildegard von Bingen. Audio, Gallery
New Plymouth water supply upgrade to cost millions
New Plymouth residents are being asked to fork out between $28 million and $147m to improve the resilience of the city's water infrastructure.
Womad 2018 hits New Plymouth
The Womad festival is on at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth this weekend, with countries represented this year including Canada, Chile, Iraq, Israel and Mauritania. RNZ's Music 101 presenter… Audio
WOMAD 2018 offers chance to improve Māori tikanga
Te Wananga o Aotearoa has come onboard as a WOMAD partner this year and has helped develop a 'Teach Me Te Reo' section in the festival's app. Audio
Full gallery for golf club carve-up meeting
There was standing room only at the New Plymouth council last night when the public got to have its say on a controversial plan to carve up the city's only public golf course. The council wants to… Audio
Economic impact of New Plymouth water outage hits home
Dozens of small businesses lost trade when their water supply was cut off for up to four days, and at least one international food exporter was still out of action this morning. Video, Audio