New ZealandWest Coaster guilty of friend's manslaughterA West Coast man has been acquitted of murder but found guilty of the manslaughter of his friend, following a four-day trial.15 Oct 09:12 PM
New Zealand'Stunned' Lotto winner thought numbers were wrongThe Reefton winner of a $10.6m Lotto prize initially figured he must have read the Lotto numbers wrong, so put his ticket aside.03 Oct 10:16 PM
New ZealandTeens die in tanker collisionA keg of beer was pulled from the wreckage of a sports car which crashed head-on into a milk tanker, killing two teenagers.25 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan drowned trying to avoid police, inquest toldA young man drowned in the Grey River in an attempt to avoid a drink-driving conviction, Coroner Richard McElrea has told an inquest.16 Sep 12:51 AM
Small BusinessSuccess: Camera pros keep eye on world marketNelson firm wants to see its high-definition webcams used around the globe.12 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandShooting murder accused enters no pleaA 41-year-old Hokitika man has appeared in court to face a charge of murdering an elderly man found shot dead yesterday.06 Apr 11:38 PM
New ZealandTwo men gunned down in houseA 41-year-old man will appear in court today on one count of murder after a double shooting in Hokitika yesterday.06 Apr 09:27 PM
TravelHistory burns deep on the wild west roadJim Eagles rediscovers an era of highway robberies and religious battles.30 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelWest Coast: Charms of old? Take your pickThe romance of steam trains and gold prospecting make Shantytown a rare delight, says Jim Eagles.17 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandTsunami fears over as alert downgradedThe 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.28 Feb 06:38 AM
