One last hurrah
Hundreds turned out on Saturday with gazebos, deck chairs, and a chilly bin full of cold beverages to enjoy what might be Stratford's last race day.
Carrying on camping, decade after decade
They started camping at Belt Rd, New Plymouth when their youngest was five - he's now in his fifties.
Boaties ashore after capsizing
Two people are safely on shore after their boat capsized at the Waitara River mouth.
The secrets of syphilis
OPINION: The origin of the disease is unknown, but recent genetic studies are overturning long held ideas and revealing an intriguing history.
The end of five decades at sea
For Captain Mike Birch, the sea is in his blood, but after 50 years on the waves it's time for some travelling on land.
Rescue helicopter remains vital
Taranaki's rescue helicopter remained a vital life saving machine in 2018.
Leads in Midhirst water mystery
Some people think they know where 12,000 litres of water from a tiny town's supply is going.
Santa's gifts recalled
Santa has gifted a potentially hazardous soft toy to likely thousands of children across New Zealand and Australia.
The challenges of Christmas communication
OPINION: The Christmas break is the most common time for relationship strain, so try and lighten up.
Person of the Year nominee: Paige Hareb
Paige Hareb is a nominee for the Taranaki Daily News Person of the Year 2018.
Boxing Day: A time to give, not buy
Ben Broadhurst has enough beach towels, books, t-shirts and undies that he didn't mind giving away the new ones he got for Christmas.
Car park open but empty
Although the new car park built to service the hoards of tourists tramping the Taranaki Crossing was most people had parked outside of it on the road.
Where is Poppy?
Christmas was already going to be hard for Marie Amaru after losing her partner in September, but it got worse when someone stole his pop-top camper.
Man airlifted off Paritutu Rock
Taranaki's rescue helicopter was called to help a man who needed medical assistance while climbing the New Plymouth landmark.
Rugby referee dies on Christmas Day
Angus Erueti touched hundreds of lives during his time in the Taranaki rugby fraternity.
Mother and child crash, car rolls
The mother was trapped in the vehicle which had flipped in a ditch.
The secrets of syphilis
OPINION: The origin of the disease is unknown, but recent genetic studies are overturning long held ideas and revealing an intriguing history.
The challenges of Christmas communication
OPINION: The Christmas break is the most common time for relationship strain, so try and lighten up.
E-scooters: Count me in
OPINION: E-scooters? Dangerous? Have you seen the hazard that is a kid on a bike?
Classic Christmas desserts
Yes - it's that time of year when you get to gorge yourself on puddings. Hello Christmas.
DIY or do it right
Stephanie Mitchell doesn't have a DIY bone in her body, but she's doing it anyway.
New Year's Eve gig for festival
A New Year's Eve event has been added to New Plymouth's Festival of Lights.
Faith in Taranaki: Beginning to believe
Every day we are invited to be utterly loved and adored by our Creator
