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	Air NZ plane makes emergency landing over possible 'electrical issue' RadioNZ - 24 Aug (RadioNZ) The flight between Auckland and Blenheim had to land in New Plymouth. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Ranfurly Shield rugby live updates: Taranaki v Waikato RadioNZ - 23 Aug (RadioNZ) Follow all the action from Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ Sport



	Icon or eyesore? New Plymouth power station's long redundant chimney RadioNZ - 20 Aug (RadioNZ) The chimney was for many for years, the tallest structure in New Zealand. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Man with disability moves into own home after four years waiting in a motel Stuff.co.nz - 18 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) A New Plymouth man paralysed in a fall is finally in a home of his own after more than four years living in a motel room. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Watch: Councillor kicked out after labelling policy ‘racist’ Stuff.co.nz - 14 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) New Plymouth’s mayor threw councillor Murray Chong out of a meeting this week for calling a new policy racist. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Hobson’s Pledge founder wants ratepayer activist seat at table RadioNZ - 10 Aug (RadioNZ) New Plymouth district councillor Kevin Moratti wants the Ratepayers Alliance group to have access to council decision-making. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	'Extremely icy' road south of New Plymouth closed RadioNZ - 10 Aug (RadioNZ) Several vehicles have reportedly slid on ice and left the road. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Emergency services called to house fire in Eltham, police scene guard in place Stuff.co.nz - 8 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Fire crew from Eltham, Stratford, Kaponga, New Plymouth and Hawera stations were sent to the blaze. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Tim Tam ‘mayhem’: Cycleway barriers blamed for spike in vehicle damage Stuff.co.nz - 6 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Separators are wrecking wheels, smashing undercarriages and creating chaos, say New Plymouth drivers Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Two of this city’s most colourful characters are going head-to-head for council seat Stuff.co.nz - 4 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Flag Man and Mullet Muzz are eyeing a seat at the New Plymouth district council table. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General