Local News
Crunch time for Patea site
By RICHARD WOODD richard.woodd@tnl.co.nz - Taranaki Daily News | 05:00AM
A plan of attack is being developed for Taranaki's biggest demolition job, at the old Patea freezing works.
Park set to light up your life
By ROB MAETZIG rob.maetzig@tnl.co.nz - Taranaki Daily News | 05:00AM
Contractors are busy putting the finishing touches to displays for this summer's Festival of Lights, which organisers say will be bigger and better than ever.
Auckland arts job for Inns
Taranaki Daily News | 05:00AM
Former New Plymouth man David Inns has been appointed as the chief executive of the Auckland Festival.
Generosity shows in tough times
By KIRSTY JOHNSTON kirsty.johnston@tnl.co.nz - Taranaki Daily News | 05:00AM
New Plymouth citizens dug deep and showed their Christmas spirit was alive and thriving during the annual food bank drive last night.
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Violence fears as prisons fill up
By EMILY WATT - The Dominion Post | 05:00AM
The new Government's hardline stance on crime means more inmates may have to share cells, increasing the risk of prison violence.
Cricket nut Matt Giddy, 9, in the walker he relies on to bat, may have cerebral palsy but that doesn't stop him from smacking his fair share of sixes.
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