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'Sudden, violent and senseless': Whānau mourn loss of teen fatally stabbed by friend
Judge sentences Rakai Thompson for the killing of 17yo Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley.
Latest from New Plymouth
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Corey Peters fights through tough conditions to finish fifth in downhill title defence
Peters clocked 1m 20.89s in a brutal race that saw 11 of 23 skiers DNF.
Ranked: The top 50 Kiwis in the NRL
In a gruelling exercise, we rank the top New Zealanders currently in the NRL.
‘Bugger off’: Man living in car stabbed resident who told him to move off his lawn
Anaru Yardley told the victim he could do whatever he wanted before stabbing him.
'Disgusting': Outrage as council flies American flag amid Iran attacks
The council said the flag was raised to mark AmeriCARna, a US car event.
University of Waikato gifted $5m for environmental science research
The donation comes as the George Mason Charitable Trust distributes its final funds.
Reckless driving charges after late-night anti-social road meet in Taranaki
Police say one vehicle was impounded and 14 infringement notices issued.
Martial artists' 100km walk to raise awareness around coward-punch violence
UFC coach Mike Angove will honour 15 coward-punch manslaughter victims on the walk.
Govt crackdown finds cash wages, worker breaches at construction firms
Organised crime groups reportedly exploit weaknesses to launder money and exploit staff.
Mid-air emergency sparked after pilots spot crack in Air NZ plane windscreen
The plane from New Plymouth landed safely in Auckland.
Morning car-train crash leaves two with serious injuries near New Plymouth
Police say two people from the crash have serious injuries.
Controversial company fined for foul 'faecal and pig effluent' smells
The judge said offensive smells could be 'pervasive and life-altering'.
Minister refuses to alter safety rules for corded blinds despite toddler's death
Tilly Cambie, 3, is one of many New Zealand children who have died due to corded blinds.
Tourism boost: Hamilton becomes international gateway to central North Island
An interregional tourism campaign aims to build on Hamilton-Australia flights.
Watch: Fire crews battle vegetation fire at Bell Block Beach
Multiple fire crews, including two helicopters, have been called to a large vegetation fire at Bell Block Beach in Taranaki. Video / Vicky Goodwin
'Intense smell': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze northeast of New Plymouth
An emergency alert has been issued, urging people to stay inside and close their windows.
Woman dragged, punched and had her head stomped on while being evicted over cats
The woman was invited to stay with Sheryl Louden and took along her cats, causing tension.
'Daddy was hurting Mummy': Children witness man punch heavily pregnant partner's stomach
He then threatened to kill the woman and their children before police arrived.
Kiwi who managed Epstein’s properties left $3.3m in sex offender's estate days before death
Brice Gordon managed Epstein’s US properties for years, together with his wife Karen.
From last to contenders: Phoenix women chase first A-League playoff berth
The Phoenix sit second after 12 games, with the league's best attack and defence.
Four arrested after aggravated burglary at New Plymouth business
Three youths aged 16-17 and a 22-year-old man were arrested after the burglary.
Adrian Rurawhe: From Rātana Pā to the Speakers Chair
Adrian Rurawhe leaves as one of few MPs entitled to 'Right Honourable'.
Helena Bay slip still moving as isolated communities face months of disruption
The council says removing more than 100,000cu m of debris will take three months.
Shearing record-breaker and top UK farmer back in the Bay
Matt Smith is from Hawke's Bay, but represents England in the world shearing championship.
You can finally kick that screen addiction at these top retreats
Enjoy the sweet relief of a digital detox at these retreats across Aotearoa and Australia.
'A lot of preparation work being done': Removal of giant Helena Bay Hill slip challenging
The slip may need between 10,000 and 20,000 truckloads cleared from site.
‘Risk to life is too great’: Evacuations ordered over landslide risk on East Coast
Around 30 homes in Onepoto and Te Araroa have been ordered to evacuate this evening.
Travel warning: SH5 reopens after truck crash near Waipunga
Police warn the highway may be closed for several hours for clean-up.
NZ’s best 10 city beaches have been named, but which will you vote as your winner?
Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?
Northland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms
An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.