New ZealandPhotos reveal Greymouth tornado damage, firefighters up all night after twister strikesMany homes in Cobden had broken windows, lifted-up roofs and complete sheds gone.05 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandSchool's roof 'ripped up', houses damaged in Greymouth tornadoA tornado has damaged a number of houses in Greymouth overnight.05 Feb 08:34 PM
New ZealandJail time for 'respected' West Coast man, 88, for sexual abuseAllan William Walton got more than seven years for abusing 11 people since the 1950s.01 Feb 03:10 AM
New ZealandJudge to visit Gloriavale to understand 'servitude' claimsChief Employment Court Judge will visit secretive Gloriavale Christian Community in Feb18 Jan 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDevil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyerNigel Hampton KC opens up on career’s highs and lows after 100-plus murder trials.13 Jan 04:23 PM
New ZealandMarine heatwave and La Niña brings record-high temperatures for GreymouthGreymouth Airport on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 30.9C.09 Jan 07:28 AM
TravelWe came, we saw, we rode the world's most resplendent trainsTake a look inside some of the world's most extravagant trains.16 Dec 08:00 AM
New ZealandGreymouth man and woman charged with dealing methThe pair will reappear in Greymouth District Court this month.01 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandGuilty: Drunk driver who killed grandmother admits causing crashBrian Lewis also seriously injured two teenagers when he crossed centreline.22 Nov 11:38 PM
Crime'Stunned, confused': Occupant of shot-up house speaks outBullets whistled past within centimetres of people as they slept.17 Nov 07:39 PM
New ZealandWatch: Shocking moment NZ KFC manager tells customer to 'f*** off'He went in for a snack. Instead, he got sauce and an abusive spray from the manager.15 Nov 05:25 PM
New ZealandFinal broadcast for iconic Greymouth buildingDiggers ripped open the old two-storey building.03 Nov 07:41 PM
New ZealandJailed Gloriavale child sex offender loses fight to keep name secretMan serving two years and nine months for offending against a girl under the age of 12.27 Oct 06:08 PM
New Zealand'I just didn't think it was real': Teen recalls devastating crash that killed grandmotherDespite a broken collarbone, he tried to help his injured friend out of the car.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Distressed and dismayed': Hate crime victim worried after offenders discharged without convictionTwo of the four offenders were discharged without conviction.19 Oct 11:51 PM
New ZealandGloriavale leaders admit mishandling sex abuse casesGloriavale leaders say they were unaware of the extent of abuse until two years ago.13 Oct 05:14 AM
New ZealandGloriavale wins milk battle - on condition no child labour used on farmsMilk giant stopped milk collection from farms after child labour allegations.04 Oct 01:15 AM
New ZealandShock move at Pike River Mine: Police announce further borehole drillingSome families still hope that a criminal prosecution will be possible.29 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds report feeling 4.7 magnitude quake northeast of GreymouthA 4.7 magnitude earthquake has hit the West Coast region overnight.26 Sep 04:45 PM
New ZealandAnti-Government conspiracy theorists stage Greymouth hijack'Angry, radical group' shouts before staging walkout.31 Aug 10:21 PM
New ZealandGloriavale milk row: No child labour used on farms, court hearsLosing $9m a year contract would be 'devastating if not fatal blow' for community.24 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandWest Coast sportsman's child sex crimes shockPolice have urged other potential victims to come forward.24 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating fatal house fire in GreymouthEmergency services were called to the fire on Peel St in Cobden at about 5.30am.21 Jul 08:20 PM
TravelPaparoa Track: Why DoC's newest Great Walk might be its bestIn spite of its recent addition, the Paparoa is already the fourth busiest Great Walk.04 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandCovered in mud: Passenger train hits slip on West CoastThe slip was caused by a deluge of heavy rain.14 Jun 05:08 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate large blaze in old school building in GreymouthFire crews received multiple calls to the former Karoro Learning site.06 Jun 03:48 AM
New ZealandGloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labourLandmark court decision opens the door for further court action against Gloriavale.27 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandAlpine Fault: Is NZ ready for quake longer, stronger than Chch?There has been a major quake on the fault roughly every 300 years. The last one? 1717.23 May 09:24 PM
New ZealandLocal sits on wanted criminal until police arriveGang member had evaded the armed offenders squad.17 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandTwo slips close West Coast highway as heavy rain hitsAn update on the closures is expected at 12pm.08 May 11:28 PM
New ZealandDriver thrown from car in fatal crash: Police appeal for help as investigation continuesInitial indications are southbound car crossed centre line, colliding with northbound car.30 Apr 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Like a tidal wave': Quilting shop damaged by sudden floodingThe West Coast was hit by flooding, power outages and road closures.21 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandTwo more dead Hector's dolphins found on South Island beachesIt makes 14 of the species found dead in the South Island since November.20 Apr 10:05 PM
New ZealandWeather records tumble in dry and warm MarchQueenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.07 Apr 07:09 PM
