Storm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits Greymouth
Much of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.
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Illegal gold mining? West Coaster denies $200k gold charges
The Crown says Peter Morrison was trying to extract as much gold as he could.
Overseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crash
Driver admits careless driving but is granted name suppression until sentencing date.
Greymouth heist: Pair arrested over $20,000 jewellery robbery
Two Christchurch men are facing multiple charges relating to a 2022 burglary.
'The best thing': Residents welcome EPA inquiry into West Coast landfill
Taylorville Resource Park has faced allegations of foul odour, dust and water leachate.
Overseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crash
Driver admits careless driving but is granted name suppression until sentencing date.
West Coast state of emergency lifted, SH6 reopens
The region prepared for what was expected to be torrential downpours overnight.
Watch: State of emergency declared from Hokitika to Haast as West Coast weather intensifies
A heavy rain red warning is in place for Westland until Saturday morning.
West Coast prepares for a month's worth of rain in one day
MetService is predicting up to 800mm of rain for some areas.
Man charged with causing death of school librarian following crash
The woman and her husband were two of six people involved in Sunday's crash.
School librarian killed in crash ‘known for her good humour and laughter’
The librarian and her husband were two of six people involved in Sunday's crash.
Watch: Sacked ELE worker sleeping in his car - 'I'm like a shrimp'
“I have a family to support, sending money to my daughters, brothers, mother and my wife.'
Greymouth man jailed for sexual offences on victims as young as 10
Police commend bravery of victims after sentencing of 27-year-old Liam Nixon.
'He was hurting for us': Rider killed in Pike River memorial ride crash remembered
Craig Percasky had married his long-term love four years before his tragic death.
Death of motorcyclist on Pike River memorial ride difficult to bear, friend says
Craig Percasky, from Kaiapoi, collided with another vehicle around 10am yesterday.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Greymouth to Nelson
Shayne Currie continues his journey and makes his way to the top of the South Island, arriving in Nelson from Greymouth. Video / NZ Herald
The Great NZ Road Trip: Christchurch to Greymouth
Shayne Currie continues his journey, this time through Arthur's Pass as he makes his way from Christchurch to Greymouth. Video / NZ Herald
Pike River movie production starts on West Coast
New film aims to tell story following explosions which killed 29 men.
‘Bad blood’ between brothers after building firm break-up
West Coast brothers part ways in business, but meet in court dispute.
Pike River families call for political unity on corporate manslaughter law
Calls come after Whakaari/White Island charges were dismissed.
Mystery solved: Greymouth 'HELP' message revealed as children's prank
The message sparked an extensive search over the weekend.
Not the buzz: $120k loss to beekeepers after man irked by bees taking his pollen
He was angry the bees were taking pollen from his flowers.
Wilderness Trail turns 10: Cycle route that revolutionised the West Coast
Build it and they will cycle.
The great chase: Big game fishermen descend on West Coast town
Anglers take to the sea hunting giant bluefin tuna.
West Coast’s rental market 'worst it’s ever been'
'I’ve never seen it like this before - it’s the worst it’s ever been.'
Landfill worker critical after being ‘overcome by fumes’
Firefighters rescued the man in West Coast incident; he is critically ill in hospital.
Gloriavale leader heads to Greymouth District Court
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple heads into the Greymouth District Court. Video / George Heard
'Reeking' of fumes: Carpet layer's death due to toxic solvent
Ryan Mead died from toxic fumes after installing carpet.
More human remains found at Pike River: 'They may even be my boy' - father
Latest find means 12 of the 29 men killed in 2010 disaster have now been located.
Country music legend rushed to hospital
Country muso rushed to hospital, minutes before he was due to take the stage.
Three areas where REINZ sees recovery: House price changes
Auckland is now at $995,000, the third month in a row its median is below $1m.
Senior cop chased young teens at 214km/h
A long-serving Greymouth police officer was today convicted of dangerous driving.
'This has been a huge cover-up': Pike River mine disaster dad blasts official response
Bernie Monk has been shown new images of potential human remains inside mine.
Possible human remains found in Pike River mine - police
Images taken from deep inside mine have been examined by pathologists.