Group seeks helpers for beneficial riding
The Central Taranaki Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Group runs every Thursday morning during term time from its grounds at the Pioneer Village.
The Central Taranaki Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Group runs every Thursday morning during term time from its grounds at the Pioneer Village.
A recent study indicates that blue whales in the South Taranaki Bight might be doing more than just passing through on their way to and from summer feeding grounds in Antarctica.
Unicef NZ is asking people to be wary of phone calls which ask for large sums of money on behalf of the charity or request a donation in return for a large sum of money.
Five Eltham volunteer fire fighters challenged themselves for a good cause this month, as they competed in the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge 2013.
Heavy rain proved no obstacle for some Ngaere School students who spent their weekend battling for the 2013 AgrikidsNZ Champions title.
More than 400 service men and women are buried at...
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The government, media, locals and his own shareholders dealt to that local guy with the dual spinning rotor who developed that mini hydro-generator, bolt on to any engine emissions reduction technology, magnetic water treatment, transportable energy...
Police are appealing for information about a street brawl outside a Christchurch bar that has hospitalised one man. Police attended the fight, outside Robbies Bar on Norman Rd about 7.45pm after reports up to four people were fighting on the street. "A 29 year old man received serious head injuries, he is currently in a stable condition at Christchurch Hospital," a police statement said. "One man was arrested and charged with refusing to undergo the drink driving process." Police were now conducting inquiries with patrons at the bar and would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the fight…
The old saying 'practice makes perfect' proved true once again when Blake Cameron (18) a representative from West Coast North Island, won bronze at the New Zealand under-21 men's slalom water-skiing competition in March.
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In your greater efforts to save money and not be quite so frivolous in the coming weeks you might start to begrudge the fact that you don't...