Catherine Groenestein

After 877 summits, Andrews, who on January 1 was 84 and 161 days old, has his routine sorted, and his own preferred route to the top.

Self sufficiency for many gardeners means vegetables for their table, but Stuart and Leonie MacPherson are feeding a large feathered family.

Taranaki's three district councils are gearing up to ensure that tens of thousands of visitors predicted at major summer events have a comfortable stay while there are water restrictions in force.

A group of people from around the world with nothing in common but the name of their hometowns have had a grand time visiting Taranaki this week.

One of New Zealand's most cherished children's entertainers will be visiting South Taranaki libraries next week.

The president of the world's smallest republic is quietly confident he will keep the job this Saturday.

Chips will fly as about 40 men and women compete in the inaugural Whanga Woodchop at Whangamōmona on January 25.

In urban areas, festive lighting displays go up at Christmas, but rural South Taranaki has a growing new tradition of farm art.

Farmers in the driest parts of South Taranaki are being advised to cull non-productive cows early and plan for water restrictions as dry conditions continue.

Ash Aiyer says he'll never take water for granted after seeing the changes that his efforts to provide two wells have made to the lives of about 2000 people in India.