New research into historical dioxin emissions at a Paritutu chemical plant in New Plymouth will be very concerning to some residents of the city, says Mayor Neil Holdom. Read...

History buffs are angry the axe is hovering over opening hours at the Puke Ariki Museum and Library`s research centre in New Plymouth. Read...

A new research paper suggests a long-standing campaign to suppress evidence about the health impacts of dioxin emissions from the production of the herbicide 2,4,5-T in New Plymouth during the 1960s. Read...

At least two shots were fired at a New Plymouth house and vehicle in its driveway at around 4.30am on Sunday, police say. Read...

A near-capacity crowd of music fans has descended on the WOMAD festival of music and dance in Taranaki. Read...

The flags are up and the stages ready as Womad returns on Friday night after two years of Covid-forced cancellations. Read...

A New Plymouth couple whose home is teetering on the edge of a massive slip on council-owned land is seeking legal advice after councillors voted not to pay to help fix the problem. Read...

The former Strictly judge and ballerina has `established a new base in Plymouth`. Read...

Egmont Road has a long history of near-misses, drivers often crossing the centre line. Read...

About 20 young people with a range of physical and cognitive disabilities will be chasing the `stoke` at a special surfing event at Fitzroy Beach in New Plymouth today. Read...