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Step back in time: The ultimate Taranaki rail and history adventure for Americarna Friday

“The Stratford Express” returns to Taranaki rails for one day only, offering a fun family adventure.

Mt Messenger

Light at the end of the tunnel: Major milestone reached for Mt Messenger bypass

Calling all Taranaki gin lovers – get your friends together for the ultimate gin experience on February 27th

Family Fun

Feb 28th set to be the ultimate family day out with trains, planes, tractors, cars, live music & free activities

Rail Experience

“Big red train” returning to Taranaki for AmeriCARna weekend, offering a range of heritage rail experiences

An enduring legacy: a look into the history of Inglewood’s Fun Ho! Toys.

What’s On

Packed FOL line-up this weekend includes aerial circus with projection art, quiz, sound healing and live music

Water Rescue

Teenager stuck in Back Beach rip on New Year’s Day saved by police officer and lifeguard

New Years Eve

New Years Eve at Pukekura Park – Ring in 2026 with live music, kids’ entertainment and lights

Explore Taranaki

Rainy Day Guide: 10 indoor attractions to explore around Taranaki while the rain sets in

Demolition Derby

Ramp demolition derby on tonight at Stratford Speedway with 26 derby cars in the line-up

Watch: NPDC councillors debate removal of “Tim Tams” – motion is lost with 6 for removal and 9 against

Christmas Lights

Watch: Video tour of Stratford Christmas lights – featuring a Polar Express train with free rides for kids

Christmas

Christmas at the Bowl on tonight with live music, festive variety show and fireworks spectacular

Festival of Lights

TSB Festival of Lights launches with five weeks of art and entertainment

NPDC

Councillors vote unanimously to re-establish Age and Accessibility Working Party for 12 months

Fire

Firefighters responding to large vegetation fire in South Taranaki will work through the night

Base Hospital

Watch: Timelapse of Taranaki Base Hospital East Wing as construction surpasses 1 million work hours

Queen St

$545,374 savings identified for Queen Street project, reducing costs from $3.5m to ~$2.9m

Lake Rotomanu

Lake Rotomanu will be drained this week to investigate extent of gold clam infestation

Book Release

NPDC councillor and former police officer John Woodward releases 400-page autobiography

Cancer Care

Taranaki’s first cancer radiation machine is now treating patients

Festival of Lights

Winter Festival of Lights could make a return – the popular CBD festival held during Matariki

Crime

44 year old man charged with murder following incident in New Plymouth CBD yesterday

Tim Tams

Mayor and Councillor call on Wellington support to address Tim Tam cycleway barriers

Aurora

Aurora may be visible from Taranaki tonight – here’s how and where to see it

Tongariro Wildfire

Photos show devastation of wildfire as 3000 hectares of National Park now burnt

NPDC Project

Construction starts on Council project providing affordable housing for seniors

Taranaki Retreat

Taranaki Retreat opening free food truck “Waimanaaki” for rough sleepers

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