One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station recorded this nearly vertical image of the Taranaki region on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island on May 31, 2014.

One of New Zealand's most recognisable maunga is set to be known solely by its Māori name. Ngā Iwi o Taranaki and the crown have reached an agreement for Taranaki Maunga to be used exclusively and for ...

At the heart of the region, this 2518 m dormant volcano offers countless adventures through rainforest and alpine terrain, not to mention jaw-dropping views for those of us game enough to make the ...

From left, T. Price, Bill; S. Murphy, Sharp; B.Gower, Hone, winner Top Dog; C. Journeaux, Frost; McFarlane, Lace, all qualified for the Tux North Island and New Zealand Championships Trials.

Heavy rain and strong winds are set to batter parts of the country on Sunday and Monday, according to MetService. The forecaster issued nearly a dozen severe weather warnings and watches on Sunday ...

Sheep steward Tony Price shepherds sheep along Rawhitiroa Rd to an event in the North Island Sheep Dog Championships at Mangamingi, east of Eltham. Photo: CHARLOTTE CURD / Fairfax NZ Taranaki has ...

David Jackson of Te Riki about to score against Waikato earlier this year. Taranaki went on to win 2-1. Photo/ Erin Burden Photography The festival is hosted by Hockey Manawatu and takes place March ...

Port Taranaki says a spill response is under way after a tanker released a substance – believed to be a sooty carbon particle – into the New Plymouth harbour. In a post on social media, Port Taranaki ...