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Police investigating unexplained death of man in Stratford
The man was found dead about 11.15pm.

'Distressing situation': Bus drives off, strands 15yo in North Island town during toilet stop
The boy's mother needed to make a four-hour round trip to collect him.

'Free spirit' killed in Stratford car crash named as family pays tribute
The 22-year-old died in a crash on Mountain Rd.

Opinion: A year of change and challenges for our community
Govt faces challenges in 2024 with recession and protests as councils focus on LTP reviews

Carl Bates: Christmas under the mountain - a year on
MP Carl Bates reflects on the year that was 2024.

Taranaki drivers on podium
There was plenty of racing action at the speedway track on Saturday night.

Stratford Press bids farewell, celebrating community and history
Opinion: The enduring legacy of local stories in the Stratford Press.

One dead and seven injured in two-car crash on State Highway 3
The Serious Crash Unit was at the intersection throughout the night.

'I’ll shoot you': Barricaded man fired at police during 14-hour siege
An officer feared for his life when the gunman pointed the firearm directly at him.

Serious injuries after rubbish truck and train crash
SH3 was blocked and motorists were advised to find alternative routes

Central District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiri
The pōwhiri was attended by Ngāti Ruanui representatives, police and local students.

‘Backward move’: Councillor slams mandate to undo Māori wards
Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase says it is an attempt to 'diminish Māori representation'.

Stratford votes to retain Māori ward
'Decision now puts the future of Māori wards in the hands of our community.'

Stratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients honoured at ceremony
The awards began 34 years ago and just over 100 people have since received one.

Anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair
A wreath-laying ceremony took place in Stratford, Taranaki on August 8, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair. Video / Ilona Hanne

From budget advice to Foodbank for Gloria Corkill
Gloria Corkill has clocked up nearly half a century of service for her community.

Taranaki teen headed to Italy for world ice swimming champs
She's a world record breaker and now she's off to Italy to represent NZ, and she's only 16

Councillors debate change to transfer station hours
An additional change was made to allow for rural residents and shift worker needs.

Stratford District Youth Citizen Awards: Ellie the 'unsung hero' who gets on with it
The 18-year-old has clocked up an impressive number of hours as a volunteer.