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New Plymouth's TSB Festival of Lights has won the top national event award, generating $23.1 million in economic impact and attracting over 45,000 out-of-region visitors.
A silent underground water leak outside the New Plymouth District Council Civic Centre was losing 5,000 litres of water an hour before blowing the site's water meter.
Taranaki rugby standout Bradley Slater has been drafted into the All Blacks squad to replace the injured George Bell for the tour of South Africa.
Police have arrested two people locally and detained four others in Hamilton following a serious assault on a sleeping occupant at a Tumai Street property.
The newly passed Employment Leave Bill will allow New Zealand workers to accrue annual and sick leave from their very first day on the job, replacing the Holidays Act 2003.
Rotokare Scenic Reserve is appealing for community support after its only on-road vehicle was stolen in Rotorua and destroyed by fire.
One youth and ten citizens have been recognised for their outstanding community contributions at the annual New Plymouth District Council awards.
Canadian methanol producer Methanex has restarted its North Taranaki plant at reduced capacity, but the impending closure of the Māui gas field still threatens a total shutdown.