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Killer driver to be released despite non-compliance and concerns of reoffending
Kevin Ronald Bishell will be released from prison this month despite the Parole Board's concerns he will reoffend. → Read More
Unlicensed driver who killed motorcyclist fails to show for New Plymouth court appearance
Partner of dead motocyclist says accused driver is "walking around enjoying his life" rather than facing what he has done. → Read More
Unlicensed driver who killed motorcyclist remains on the run
The partner of a motorcyclist killed by an unlicensed driver is angry and frustrated as the offender continues to avoid facing up to his responsibilities. → Read More
Person dies in serious crash in South Taranaki
Police confirmed the driver of the car died following a collision with a truck on South Road, Manutahi. → Read More
Emergency services attending serious crash in South Taranaki
Taranaki emergency services are attending a serious crash involving a car and truck in the south of the region. → Read More
Man admits trying to kill his pregnant partner's unborn baby
Halen Neale Ryder told his partner he wanted the baby she was carrying dead as he punched her repeatedly in the stomach it can be revealed. → Read More
Man relieved to be cleared of rape charge a year after being convicted
A Taranaki man jailed in 2020 for rape is relieved to have finally cleared his name, his lawyer says. → Read More
Fraudster jailed for scamming businesses out of $33,718
A recidivist fraudster who scammed two businesses out of more than $30,000 was shown no leniency by the judge when it came to calculating a discount on his sentence of imprisonment. → Read More
Repair work on Forgotten World Highway to begin next week
Work to realign a section of the Forgotten World Highway, SH43, damaged by a slip is set to get underway next week. → Read More
Forgotten World Highway repairs to to begin next week
Work to realign a section of the Forgotten World Highway, SH43, damaged by a slip is set to get underway next week. → Read More
Death crash driver remains undue risk, Parole Board rules
During restorative justice with the parents of a teen killed in a crash he caused, Kevin Bishell committed to undertake programmes in prison. Once inside he refused to attend. → Read More
Apology recommended following man's morphine overdose death at Taranaki rest home
A Taranaki rest home has been found to have failed its duties to provide qualified staff when a patient died after he was given five times his maximum prescribed dose of morphine. → Read More
Emergency services alerted after trailer leaks bitumen on Taranaki highway
Emergency services were alerted after bitumen began leaking on a main highway in Taranaki from a trailer that detached from a truck on Monday. → Read More
Crash death of Taranaki mother turned family 'upside down', says daughter
“A piece of us was taken from us that day. A loss that we will forever carry.” → Read More
Taranaki Terminator Tarn Reid back for final boxing bout
Tarn ‘The Terminator’ Reid is stepping into the ring for a final shot at winning a New Zealand boxing title before hanging up her gloves. → Read More
Brother of fatal crash victim calls for law change after drugged driver given home detention
“It seemed to us, it was a kick in the face. He has killed my brother and got away with it.” → Read More
Gasps in court as drugged driver in fatal crash sentenced to nine months’ home detention
"He didn’t deserve this, he was just driving home," says daughter of Taranaki grandfather killed in crash during lockdown. → Read More
Free ride service for drink-drivers to be checked for compliance
A free ride service established by Taranaki man Chris Welson for people who have been drinking will be checked by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for compliance. → Read More
Arrests made after gun allegedly pointed at police car
The Taranaki police Armed Offenders Squad raided a Waitara house after two men were alleged to have aimed a firearm at a patrol car. → Read More
Serial shoplifter back behind bars after stealing while on home detention
A Taranaki serial shoplifter’s sticky fingers have landed her back behind bars just weeks after she was released on home detention. → Read More