A New Plymouth skateboarder has dodged a hefty fine for not having a “warrant of fitness” for his board. Boltme, who changed his name via deed poll… Read more “New Plymouth Skateboarder avoids WOF”

Metro Plaza is going to be introduced to a fun art shop that will focus on art for visually disabled people. Behind the project is Pauline Harper… Read more “New Plymouth’s art shop offers a new way of teaching”

New Plymouth co-organiser of World Suicide Prevention Day Kaysha Penniall says she too has battled suicidal thoughts. “I’ve had eight friends and one family member that have… Read more “New Plymouth ‘Survivor guilt’ a common corollary of suicide”

People were queuing up to get work done at New Plymouth tattooist Gene Martin’s new studio before it even opened last week.   Mean Team Tattoos, at the… Read more “Top tattooist drawn back to New Plymouth to finish the job”

Carers at Harmony House Te Whare Marire – a new centre for New Plymouth residents battling mental health and addiction issues – have “walked the walk”. The… Read more “New Plymouth’s first respite centre”

The aroma of cheese fondue and the sound of yodelling filled the Puke Ariki foyer last week as part Swiss national day celebrations. Co-organiser Sam Hagmann said… Read more “Puke Ariki celebrate Switzerland National Day”