A search is on hold for a man missing at sea for more than 24 hours who is thought to have fallen from a bulk carrier vessel on its way from Bluff to Napier.

OPINION: He's been a part of so many Kiwi bands and artists' journey, it's almost impossible to say who would have careers today, without his support.

ANALYSIS: Countdown boss thinks "sanity will prevail" when the Government considers a supermarket break-up.

Community unity at a meeting on Sunday to discuss a proposal for a two-year legal ban on seafood gathering along the Taranaki coast has pleased organisers.

Despite conceding a crucial penalty and being replaced in the 66th minute, the All Blacks skipper still has the coach's support.

Southland Stags coach Dale MacLeod has lamented a disappointing first half showing saying his team never fired a shot and was bullied by a much more physical Northland team.

​A Taranaki band has found themselves in the music charts alongside global superstars like Harry Styles and Beyoncé.

They call it 'the ice mile': Michelle Carroll took a dip in the chilly 6C waters of Lake Pearson to raise money for an eating disorders organisation - without a wetsuit.

Peter Lakai, a product of this year's excellent New Zealand under-20s team, is already making a name for himself in provincial rugby.

Jamie Collier doesn't know how many deliveries he faced, but says he can't hold a bat after a long innings that helped net nearly $10,000 for charity.

While suffering from perinatal depression, Eli Maiava found support in a safe place where someone simply held her baby.

Nōna e pāngia ana e te pāpōuri hapūtanga, whāia ai e Eli Maiava te tautoko i tētahi wāhi haumaru, e taea nei e tētahi te pupuri ki tāna pēpi.

What's good and what's not? Residents and would-be visitors are being surveyed on their opinions.

REVIEW: Hitting Disney+ this week, the duo make an effective pairing in a psychological thriller that ramps up the tension - and the stakes - early.

Mayoral forum says it has "been given a lot of excuses why these roads are in such poor condition".

It had looked like Taranaki’s season was back on track after their heroic win against Canterbury more than a week ago.

A South Canterbury club’s successful open day to celebrate its 75th anniversary has its organisers thinking about holding more in the future.

Ross Backhouse went to check on his Mahau Sounds neighbour. He arrived to find him having a heart attack.

Six former contestants and acts intend to sue Simon Cowell's Syco firm for more than $1.92m, according to media reports.

They smashed each other swords and axes, but a popped shoulder and a few grazes were the worst of the injuries when 44 fighters went proper old school.