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Shooting murder accused enters no plea
A 41-year-old Hokitika man has appeared in court to face a charge of murdering an elderly man found shot dead yesterday.
Two men gunned down in house
A 41-year-old man will appear in court today on one count of murder after a double shooting in Hokitika yesterday.
History burns deep on the wild west road
Jim Eagles rediscovers an era of highway robberies and religious battles.
West Coast: Charms of old? Take your pick
The romance of steam trains and gold prospecting make Shantytown a rare delight, says Jim Eagles.
Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded
The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.
Tsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hit
Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.
Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast
New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.
Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands
The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.
Couple caught in Franz Josef Glacier rock slide
A man narrowly avoided being hit in the head by a falling rock at Franz Josef Glacier and his partner suffered a broken foot after jumping a barrier.
The Job Tour: Hardworking West Coasters
Andrew Hughes and Olivia Wix's nationwide tour of the job market continues in Greymouth.
Climate scientist oblivious to media policy before sacking
Jim Salinger lost his job for allegedly ignoring a Niwa policy against speaking to the media without approval.
Call to TVNZ weatherman as friend only - therapist
Sacked NIWA scientist Jim Salinger says a call made to Jim Hickey was not in a professional capacity, as NIWA alleges, a therapist tells the ERA.