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'A double-whammy': New fishing rules could leave Māori out of jobs

At least five North Island iwi will be severely impacted from new restrictions to protect endangered dolphins, and there are concerns the changes will undermine promises under the Treaty of Waitangi.

Parihaka settlement to get $14 million revamp

Andrew Little says it will be a much-needed boost to the economy.

Maori, young people hit hardest by COVID-19 job losses in Taranaki

Jobseeker numbers for the region have jumped nearly 26 percent from April to 9700 in June.

Patea 'going crazy' over bizarre Lotto win

Four of seven winning Lotto tickets were sold at the local Four Square.

Four Square Patea sells four Lotto-winning tickets in single week

A single Lotto outlet in Patea sold four first division-winning Lotto tickets this week.

Hero truckie reunited with kiwi he rescued from a stoat

Alan Pennington jumped from his cab to rescue the endangered bird.

'Police wouldn't talk to us': Sister of Hāwera man who died in police custody speaks out

"One phone call. And they told us to ring back in a week which we did and no one would speak to us."

Manslaughter charges prompt renewed call for police to wear body cameras

Bad cops going through court is rare but it is good to have solid evidence, says criminal barrister Michael Bott.

Evidence in Hawera case must be 'very strong' to charge cops with manslaughter - ex-detective

"To bring charges that are that serious? I've never heard of it before."

'We just wonder if it will ever rain again': Drought-stricken farmers still desperate for rain

Farmers in parched regions of the country say the rain that has fallen over the past 24 hours is a small reprieve - but it's no drought breaker.

Report sounds warning not to forget rural communities in COVID-19 recovery

Rural communities which are already deprived or reliant on tourism will need the most support to recover from the pandemic's economic damage.

Man who died after being shot by police named

The incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon.

Man dies after being shot by police north of New Plymouth

A scene guard will be in place overnight.

New Plymouth heritage building renovations reveal signage and secrets

Renovations on a heritage building in New Plymouth have set tongues wagging.

Two seriously injured, one arrested after Friday afternoon police chase ends in crash

A witness says the offending vehicle was travelling at least 100kmh/h.

Māori Party co-leader accuses National of inciting 'racism' over iwi checkpoints

"Now is really not the time."

Taranaki man who spat on police sent to prison

Police have described the behaviour as "abhorrent".

'Huge victory for the ocean' - Greenpeace on banning of trawling Taranaki seafloor

The environmental group says it took a team effort to stop.

Mining company banned from trawling Taranaki seafloor

The company had been granted permission to mine for 35 years but now they're banned.

'We will continue to target criminals': Cash, drugs, property seized by police in New Plymouth

"We are aware that vulnerable people continue to be exploited even during such extraordinary times."