Possible recognition of Parihaka as a world heritage site is being seen as an opportunity to share the papakāinga’s history and message with the world. The coastal Taranaki settlement is one of nine of New Zealand’s most...
There is still time to recognise the extraordinary people who make a difference in our communities, but the clock is ticking. Volunteering New Plymouth’s 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards, part of The Heart of Volunteering...
Across 1 Authorisation (7) 5 Portion (5) 8 Indian currency (5) 9 Avoidance (7) 10 Controversial topic (3,6) Rabble (3) English county (6) Old farming implement (6) Marshy land (3) Descending mass of snow (9) Art of paper folding...
South Taranaki mayor Phil Nixon and his wife Tanya sometimes run short of water over summer, but never lemons. Their one tree towers over their heads, laden year round with big golden fruit, no matter how fierce the winter winds and summer...
The Taranaki surf team finished fifth at the 2026 National Scholastic Surfing Championships held in Gisborne in the first week of the school holidays. The team’s best performer was Poppy Entwisle, who finished second in the under-18 girls,...
