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Representatives of the self-declared Whangamōmona Republic indicate they may eventually relocate to their ancestral spiritual lands near Taranaki, but emphasize they do not wish to be simply absorbed into the region without autonomy.

A significant investment in cow comfort at a Taranaki dairy farm has resulted in a 30,000kg increase in milk solids, demonstrating the benefits of the new herd home.

Tourists are creating problems on a popular rural road in Taranaki, New Zealand, by stopping and even lying in the middle of the road for photos, raising fears of potential fatalities among locals.

Councillors in New Plymouth, New Zealand, have approved $1.3 million for a local government reform proposal, rejecting claims of 'double-dipping.' The proposal, developed with the Taranaki Regional Council, does not specify a preferred future structure.

Businesses along New Zealand's SH3 between Taranaki and Waikato are facing their ninth highway closure this year due to road repairs, expressing concerns about the economic impact.

Injured climbers are recovering after a dramatic 300-meter fall on Mt Taranaki, recalling their 'incredibly lucky' rescue from a dangerous, sunless gully.

Three people, two of whom sustained serious injuries, were successfully rescued from Mt Taranaki late this afternoon.

Māori healthcare providers in Taranaki state the region is prepared to host students from the new medical school in Waikato. Taranaki is one of five areas designated to receive these students.

Edyta Materka, who developed a love for kororā (little blue penguins) after a zoo visit, discovered she would be living among them when her family relocated to Ōākura in Taranaki.

A mobile surgical unit operating in New Zealand's Taranaki province, which has been active since 2002, has successfully treated its 2000th patient during a stop in Hāwera.

Residents in Taranaki's Spotswood area are expressing concerns that a proposed 15-meter telecommunications tower will negatively impact their property values and should not be built in a suburban zone.

Farmers in Northern Taranaki and King Country, New Zealand, are facing their second major clean-up in six months. They are dealing with the aftermath of torrential rain and have reported losing livestock.

Kiwi populations in Ruapehu, Tongariro, Wellington, and Taranaki regions of New Zealand have been significantly boosted by kiwis from sanctuaries.

Taranaki Regional Council chief executive Steve Ruru will be interim chief executive at New Plymouth District Council as well.

The cyclist was left with "bone deep" puncture wounds after the attack that saw her crash off her bike on a country road.

Three climbers were rescued from Mt Taranaki, New Zealand, with one in critical condition and two seriously injured, following an incident on the mountain.

A section of New Zealand's State Highway 3 north of New Plymouth has been shut down following a road slip, disrupting regional transport.

Following the death of a Swiss tourist who drove into oncoming traffic in Taranaki, officials are recommending the use of "Keep Left" stickers on rental vehicles to prevent similar accidents.

A dairy farm in Taranaki has invested an additional half a million dollars to build a new herd home, allowing the farmer to extend the milking season.

Specialist 'super clinics' and a dedicated surgeon have successfully reduced wait times for ear, nose, and throat patients in the Taranaki region of New Zealand.

Stratford District Council has unanimously voted to pursue amalgamation with South Taranaki District Council, leaving New Plymouth out of the proposed merger.

Australian firm EnZed Energy has been awarded a 12-year permit to explore for oil in New Zealand's Taranaki Basin, marking the first such permit granted since the government lifted its offshore exploration ban last year.

"Local control over the services provided must be protected through any future local government changes," says the South Taranaki mayor.

Searchers discovered the body of missing climber Vladimir Levchenko on Taranaki Maunga, a mountain described by the coroner as 'infamously treacherous,' after following a trail of blood.

A new six-storey East Wing has opened at Taranaki Base Hospital, with Health NZ stating that the new facility is expected to ease capacity pressure on the stretched healthcare system.

An American family's extensive research into little blue penguins in Taranaki, New Zealand, has revealed increasing numbers of the birds but also highlighted the threats they face along the coastline.

State Highway 3 at Taranaki's Awakino Gorge, a vital link between Taranaki and Waikato, was closed at 6 PM after fresh slip movement was detected, an area frequently affected by weather-related closures.

The closure of State Highway 3 in Taranaki is forcing patients to endure significantly longer and more arduous post-operative road trips, with some journeys extending to seven hours.

A coroner has ruled that the death of Christoph Heinrich Huelsmann in 2023, who was killed by a falling boulder on Taranaki Maunga, New Zealand, was accidental.

Claws are out over a directive to restrict the movements of two popular moggies at Taranaki Base Hospital.

A video posted on YouTube showed about a dozen people approaching a police car, which then reversed as people ran after it.

'Lucky to be alive': Five injured climbers, one needing CPR, in five-hour Mt Taranaki rescue  NZ Herald

A video shows about a dozen people approaching a police car, which then reverses, with people running after it.

Swedish authorities deployed armed officers to a school in Malmö following a reported security threat. The targeted operation resulted in no arrests but prompted temporary closures and heightened local security measures.

A farming family in Taranaki has doubled profits in certain livestock operations by implementing virtual fencing technology and precision grazing techniques.

Up to 3000 young people attended the Taranaki Careers and Training Expo, seeking opportunities and discussing the impact of high youth unemployment and artificial intelligence on their future prospects.

New funding of $1 million will support predator control, habitat restoration, and kōkako monitoring across more than 46,000 hectares of Taranaki forest in New Zealand.

The South Taranaki District Council has unanimously voted to form a unitary council with the Stratford District Council. This decision leaves New Plymouth, its northern neighbor, out of the new council structure.

Port Taranaki has assured residents that initial assessments of a proposed LNG import terminal indicate minimal impact on the community and recreational areas, as battle lines are drawn over the facility.

The 1920s St Andrew's Church in Taranaki, built as a memorial for WWI soldiers, is slated for a $4.2 million restoration project.

A Taranaki couple has been battling for nearly a decade to prevent 11 hectares of their farm from being used as part of the Mt Messenger Bypass project, with the Crown now backing off after the acquisition was withdrawn.

The Court of Appeal has reduced the jail term for Logan Maxwell, a Bali bombing survivor, in a Taranaki meth case, finding his original sentence to be excessively harsh.

Green Loop, a Taranaki-based startup, is making strides in sustainability by collecting approximately 1000kg of food waste weekly and converting it into living soil.

Heavy rain watches and warnings have been issued for Taranaki, Horowhenua, Kāpiti, and Wellington regions on New Zealand's North Island, marking a rainy start to winter.

The community in coastal Taranaki, New Zealand, has come together to save Everybody's Theatre after its projector broke down, threatening months of closure for the local cinema.

Family of Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley spoke at the sentencing of Rakai Jacob Thompson.

A Taranaki composting company has been fined $71,000 after a judge ruled that the odour from its operations was objectionable and caused distress to nearby residents.

Coastal ward councillor Janet Fleming, said that kind of behaviour had no place in South Taranaki.