New Plymouth
Andrew Patterson: Len Lye Centre
The new Len Lye Centre at New Plymouth's Govett-Brewster Art Gallery will be the first ever New Zealand museum dedicated to the work of a single artist. Architect Andrew Patterson tells Eva how they… Audio
The Len Lye Centre
On time, on budget, and unlike any other building in the country, New Plymouth's dedicated Len Lye Centre opens next weekend. Locals have been able to see the 32-tonne stainless steel facade for a… Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Richard Thompson and Electric Trio, Puerto Flamenco
An interview ith and live performance from legendary English guitarist and ssinger-songwriter Richard Thompson, as well as a live performance from Puerto Flamenco, a collaboration of artists based in… Audio
WOMAD 2015 Live: Canzioniere Grecanico Salentino, TaikOz
Featuring seven-piece band Canzioniere Grecanico Salentino from Southern Italy and another seven-piece from Sydney TaikOz, who've adopted the art of Japanese drumming Audio
WOMAD 2015 Live: Youssou N'Dour, Jupiter & Okwess International
Featuring two of Africa's finest musical exports. Youssou N'Dour performed a set that delighted a capacity crowd closing the opening night at this year's sold out Festival. Also featured is an… Audio
Police shoot dog
Police in New Plymouth have shot dead a pitbull terrior while it was attacking its owner in her backyard. The 41 year old woman is now in Taranaki hospital with serious injuries. Audio
Girl, 6, calls firefighters to her mother's burning car
When her mother's car caught fire, six year old Georgia Douds-Needham remembered her lessons at school about emergencies and called in the firefighters. Audio
Treasures of the Art Gallery
Paul Brobbel from the Govett Brewster in New Plymouth Audio
Regional Panel - New Plymouth
The Weekend's tour of the regions today takes us to New Plymouth. It is home to offshore drilling, the WOMAD music festival, and this year sees the opening of a new multi-million dollar Len Lye Centre… Audio
Backlash to council cuts in New Plymouth
Opposition's mounting in New Plymouth over proposed cuts to council services and increases in charges. Audio
Maori ward proposal sparks lively debate
The decision to introduce a Maori ward in New Plymouth seems destined to be overturned in a citizens-initiated referendum and Mayor Andrew Judd says he's already kissed his mayoral chains good-bye. Audio
Maori back mayor's calls for equal representation in local government
The Mayor of New Plymouth, Andrew Judd, wants half of all councillors to be Maori. Mr Judd says local government should reflect the Treaty of Waitangi and he is calling on the government to change the… Audio
Women who never enrolled at WITT gets e-mail about certificate
The embarrassing blunders at a Taranaki polytechnic have continued with a 78 year old woman being enrolled in a Maori performing arts course despite her never taking a single class. Audio
Failure of Maori tertiary course has flow-on effect
Maori student advocacy groups say Maori courses have come under fire following revelations by the Tertiary Education Commission about two failed Maori performing arts courses at the Western Institute… Audio
Polytech ordered to repay $3.7 million
Hundreds of New Plymouth polytech students have been told their diploma in teaching Maori performing arts is worthless. Audio
Protest at New Plymouth Oil and Gas expo
The oil and gas industry has been talking up its environmental credentials at a conference in New Plymouth today. Audio
Maori will have guaranteed seat on New Plymouth district council
Maori will have a guaranteed seat on the New Plymouth District Council after it narrowly voted to introduce a Maori ward at the next local government elections. Audio
Three old Chevys rolled into one - Gordon Bourne
Gordon and Pauline Bourne of New Plymouth like classic cars so much, they've rolled three old Chevrolet models into one - and with a New Zealand flavour. Audio
Fate of pensioner flats hangs in balance
The fate of some of New Plymouth's most vulnerable residents is hanging in the balance as the city considers the future of its 145 pensioner units. Audio
Surge in dental woes for NP kids
The lead dentist at New Plymouth hopsital is reporting a jump in serious tooth decay in toddlers following the decision to remove flouride from the city's water supply three years ago. Audio