One person has died at the scene following a fatal crash today on Mawhitiwhiti Road in Normanby, Taranaki. The crash involving a car and a pole was reported around 8.20am. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating. The road is currently closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, if possible.... Continue Reading →
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui and Te Kaahui o Rauru are celebrating the decision of the Court of Appeal, announced today, to stop Trans-Tasman Resources plans for risky seabed mining off the South Taranaki Bight. The Court of Appeal found that there were multiple overlapping errors of law in the approach adopted by the Environmental... Continue Reading →
A non-profit team in Hawera are starting a new venture to feed those in need across South Taranaki. https://www.facebook.com/545819002611056/photos/a.545831105943179/546498472543109/?type=3&theater John Allen, of Whangarei and his family who have lived in South Taranaki on and off over the years, have moved to Hawera near two months ago and see there's a need to support the community... Continue Reading →
Rosalea Webby and Lisa Beckett started a rock hunting game in Taranaki about two years ago after it became popular in other areas. It started in Palmerston North and was inspired by an American group. It's a scavenger hunt but for painted rocks says Webby. The idea is to paint rocks, hide them in local... Continue Reading →
Taranaki Regional Council communications manager, Rustie Ritchie has confirmed they were notified of discoloration and foam at the Ohawe Beach over the weekend. The Council contacted the person making the complaint and advised that as it was some time after the incident it would make any investigation difficult. A Council officer carried out an investigation... Continue Reading →
Guy Williams is interviewing locals on the streets of Hawera today ahead of his Parade at the Furlong Motel on Friday. A post on the Jono & Ben Facebook page is asking for a cool animal? Tractors? Trailers? People with tow bars? And of course, people to join in on his antics. It's not yet... Continue Reading →
Police have released the names of the two victim's of the accident on Glover Road in Hawera at the weekend. The deceased have been identified as Tadhg McColl and William Wallace, who were both aged 18 and from South Taranaki. Acting Sergeant Graeme Jones told Stuff reporter Leighton Keith the Serious Crash Unit had examined... Continue Reading →
Idea Services staff are striking Nationwide today for better work conditions and pay. https://www.facebook.com/EtuUnion/posts/2097153553908205?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDChEkBSGunuXRmlA2s_6oHJzWVRVyxhBUjmusdTnFJn3f42viXJAjuIp5JUkK39IhT1f7MS7xw7kpevrNqas0ZZWGwlrqe5Bi1W8xyRkCWMEnk2Z4VPxymOHheL72o9QhiMvLbdMa9r2pqPDwPM9sEh7nJpTQDPIst0LQP6n1CQYgqBgDrZ3j2dqh77Y7hWk74OYtMElALTUctf4Nu0XlQtgam3jqzk6H8T0P2qMAyZx4UkYBS9jub0Us-vxT55tCFR0-avFgehUrxwyQkJnpCuzof_j4lnGPXHA79fjYE7Pp9qhbc9FqbxzIRi6Twdsd8g7afzl2jj4ufVHJy31esyXOZ&__tn__=-R Roughly 20 staff in Hawera have been walking High street chanting. Mediation for nearly 3000 IDEA Services care workers has ended in failure after IDEA Services, the operational arm of IHC, refused to budge on key union claims to lift wages... Continue Reading →
