Two critical in collision involving train and car in Taranaki

Five climbers injured, one critical, after major Mt Taranaki rescue

Police say the climbers are "lucky to be alive" after a break in the weather allowed helicopters to pluck a stranded group from near the summit following a “significant” search and rescue effort.

Minister want to bypass own fast-track law to speed up new gas terminal

The government plans to rush through as many of the required approvals as possible ahead of the election, "to give the preferred supplier greater policy certainty that New Zealand is committed to developing the facility", a Cabinet paper said.

Smoke from blaze billows across Bell Block and Waitara in Taranaki

Firefighters are telling spectators to leave the area, and a crew from Waitara is currently blocking access to the beach at Bell Block.

Mining sector says Taranaki seabed plan rejection 'embarrassing'

A group representing the mining sector insists the decision rejecting the Taranaki seabed mining proposal is not final