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New Plymouth man taken into custody, charged with murder following death of woman

A homicide investigation was launched after a 48-year-old woman was found dead in her home in the Vogeltown suburb at around 2pm today. A 48-year-old man was taken into custody…

Six Covid-19 cases identified in Taranaki

The Ministry of Health reports six Covid-19 cases have been identified in the community in Taranaki. They tested positive in Stratford, while another person was reported in hospital. The results…

Taranaki Police seek to locate Michael who has warrant for his arrest

Taranaki Police are out to gather any relevant information about the whereabouts of Michael Hutchinson. It is understood Michael has a warrant, and authorities want to have him arrested. He…

Person dies following serious crash in Stratford on State Highway 43

A serious crash on State Highway 43 in Stratford prompted an emergency service response on Friday. The crash occurred on East Road at around 6.30pm involving a single vehicle and…

Ngāti Ruanui raises concerns over lack of Covid-19 wastewater testing in wider Taranaki Region

Ngāti Ruanui is raising serious concerns following wastewater testing in the wider Taranaki region. The Covid-19 virus was found in wastewater of New Plymouth recently, but the response from Taranaki's…

Ministry of Health reports Covid-19 positive results detected in New Plymouth wastewater

JUST IN: The Ministry of Health reported Friday evening ESR has detected Covid-19 in New Plymouth's wastewater. A positive test result was detected from a sample taken in wastewater earlier…

Mariners isolating at sea off coast of Taranaki after two positive Covid-19 results return

Two mariners are currently isolating off the Taranaki coast after they were confirmed to have returned positive results this afternoon, the Ministry of Health reports. Both mariners are part of…

Bodies of two Climbers believed to have fallen to be retrieved near Mt Taranaki

Police say a recovery operation is underway in Taranaki after it is believed that two climbers fell to their deaths following an incident overnight. Reports indicate just before 10pm that…

Crew member on Taranaki ship under investigation due to weak positive COVID-19 results

The Ministry of Health reported to thisquality that a crew member who works on the Boka Summit ship parked at Taranaki's port had returned negative results after being under investigation.…

Taranaki Homicide Investigation launched following death of two people

Police launched a homicide investigation on Monday into the death of two people at a Harwera properly during the morning's early hours. Emergency services were called at around 2:50 am…