Robin Martin

"If you asked every child that came to the zoo, 'What's your favourite animal?' I suspect the otters would be a long way down the list."

New Plymouth Girls' High School students Lautaimi Sifa, front left, and Teutusi Faoagali, front right, at the Green School. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

Big rigs are a common sight on Tarata Road in Taranaki. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

First-class matches have been held at Pukekura Park since the 1950s. File photo. Photo: Photosport

(file image) Photo: 123rf A healthcare worker in Taranaki says budget savings made by Te Whatu Ora will compromise patient care.

Whanganui mayor Andrew Tripe believes a 60-bed 4-star hotel would provide an economic boost to the city over time. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

A big logging truck on Tarata Road in Taranaki. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin A Taranaki farmer says plans to replace a 6 kilometre stretch of sealed road at Tarata with gravel will put school children at risk.

All but one councillor - who abstained - voted in favour of the motion on behalf of the Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa.

The three properties, worth about $4 million, will facilitate the development of a four-star hotel and carpark in the city.

A new app and embracing te ao Māori are among ways Taranaki's largest tertiary education has seen a big improvement in pass rates.