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Body recovered from Waiwhakaiho River in New Plymouth
Police appeal after members of the public found the body in the water.
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‘Like a bomb’: Strong early-morning quake jolts Taranaki awake
Seismic experts say there is no clear link to volcanic activity at Mount Taranaki.
'They did not do enough': 12yo might still be alive if someone listened, says relative
A coroner was moved to tears at the inquest into the suspected suicide of the girl.
New Zealand's best airports – ranked and rated
We've ranked our top 15 - now we want to hear from you.
Wellness reset: Saunas, spas and hot pools to try across NZ
From $20 sessions to $9,999 retreats, 28 ways to unwind and recharge.
'Her life sucked': Girl who sought help died after years of neglect and abuse
The 12yo died by suspected suicide. An inquest is examining whether agencies did enough.
Act faithful line up for selfies as Paul Henry roadshow rolls through New Plymouth
Paul Henry drew more than 250 people to Act's Unlocked roadshow in New Plymouth.
Councils around NZ warned of deadly landslides, tsunamis, floods, ‘loss of life’
Councils are reviewing plans for tsunamis, floods, landslides, eruptions and earthquakes.
Mother's despair after supervised visit with young son led to destructive rampage
She targeted her ex-partner's family homes, causing thousands in damage.
Is this (finally) their year? Meet the Warriors fans who bet on winning the title every season
Just 11 punters have bet on the Warriors to win in six consecutive seasons.
'It was my job to make the decision': Police officer explains fatal shooting of unarmed man
Kaoss Price was shot in the chest as he tried to flee from police in a stranger's car.
Officer repeatedly called ‘mate’ during interview after fatal shooting of an unarmed man
NZ police kill at 11 times the rate of the UK, four times the rate of Australia.
Triumph over tragedy: The heartbreak that drove Napier's league-winning hero
Jacob Fenton dedicated Napier City Rovers’ title to his late father.
Methanex to close Taranaki plant after 40 years
Methanex employs around 160 people and represents almost 10% of the Taranaki economy.
'Cold-blooded execution': Terminally ill man gunned down on his doorstep
Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe have been sentenced to life for the murder.
Longboarding revival: Youngest-ever NZ team heads to world championships
'You can longboard anywhere, in any conditions.'
'Premeditated': Woman gets home detention for near $500k tax evasion
Dawn Bason paid $5000 towards the debt before her sentencing in New Plymouth.
Four Lotto players win $250k – where the winning tickets were sold
Powerball has rolled over to $20m on Wednesday.
40 of the best rainy-day activities around the country
Rainproof options range from geothermal spas to indoor climbing.
Woman found dead after house fire started by candles burns out unnoticed
Joy Brewer's death was discovered days later after a neighbour called police.
Tourists causing headaches on NZ road to get pix for Instagram
'It is not worth risking your life to update your social media account.'
Checkpoint dodgers among dozens dealt with in police crackdown
Two drivers allegedly tried to evade police, including a 15-year-old.
Are you Lower Hutt's new millionaire? Where last night's winning Lotto tickets were sold
Lotto's Powerball jackpot has rolled over to $15m.
Melanie Lynskey: I dream of buying a house in NZ – we just can't afford it
The Kiwi actor tells the Herald about LA life and new Adam Sandler film Don't Say Goodbye.