New ZealandTraffic lights call: South Island reacts to orangeWest Coast mayor relieved they aren't being "punished" in lead-up to Christmas.29 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Investigation into Greymouth tyre fire handed over to policePolice will reportedly be following up on some leads.25 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandGloriavale school teacher admits assaulting pupilsThe victims were aged 9, 10 and 11-years-old.22 Nov 06:26 PM
New Zealand'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new bookFew were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.13 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelGet on board the world's most luxurious train journeysRelive the golden age of travel aboard one of the world's most luxurious train journeys.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale school teacher in court on assault chargesVigilant Standtrue says the "Lord" is helping him with legal representation.19 Oct 11:09 PM
New ZealandWestland Young Farmers' Club launchedNew club in Greymouth set up after people expressed interest in getting involved.18 Oct 09:30 PM
New Zealand'I thought I was going to die': Man avoids jail after violent home invasionThe 60-year-old offender is a former New Zealand Army major.11 Oct 09:49 PM
TravelGourmet grazing along NZ's West CoastArrive with an appetite, the West Coast is one big feast from start to finish.05 Oct 03:00 AM
TravelWest Coast Cycle Trail: Plan to join Fox Glacier to GreymouthThe ambitious Ōkārito extension would be a thrilling ride, but a difficult task to build.20 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandWest Coast Regional rates soar by 30% with more to comeThe rates will also jump by 10 per cent next year..11 Aug 01:18 AM
New ZealandGloriavale man admits sex offences against childrenWest Coast man has admitted a raft charges relating to the sexual abuse of children.03 Aug 10:36 PM
New Zealand'Not gonna happen': Pike River families take fight over sealing mine to courtThe Govt announced in March funding had run out and it would permanently seal the mine.09 Jul 11:56 PM
New ZealandSoapy scandal: Free-for-all after failure to install coin machine at tourist showersLocals are taking advantage of new public showers in Blackball after building botch-up.23 Jun 02:58 AM
New ZealandFormer council chairman pinged over waste-dumpingThe West Coast Regional Council has thrown the book at the operators of a private dump.18 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandBlackball: The town of 300 that wouldn't dieThe West Coast town is said to be flourishing with houses being bought 'sight unseen'.17 Jun 07:18 PM
CrimeWest Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse chargesFour West Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse charges and have appeared in court.16 Jun 05:17 AM
New ZealandPolice continue investigating Gloriavale sexual and physical abuse allegationsPolice and Oranga Tamariki were on site at the community last month.15 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale court action: Ex-member, leaders reach settlementAgreement reached at least until end of 2022.10 Jun 12:55 AM
New ZealandPike River final sealing on hold – reportsPike River Recovery Agency officials remain tight-lipped.09 Jun 01:37 AM
New ZealandPolice spent $22,000 for a protest - but nobody turned upPolice had prepared for violent clashes.08 Jun 02:11 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Railway damage worse than first believedSouth Island's rail network took a battering.03 Jun 09:34 PM
New ZealandForest and Bird rejects council chair's 'conspiracy theory'Chairman Allan Birchfield is set to lose the leadership at a meeting next Monday.25 May 12:49 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing rafter lost in Ahaura River enters day 2Police received a report that a man had fallen from a raft on Sunday.24 May 08:10 PM
New Zealand'Bullying behaviour': Leadership crisis at council could cost ratepayersThe council chief executive has been on leave for two weeks after he was stood down.21 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandGloriavale: Former members react to leadership's court claimsFormers members are pushing for a change of leadership.20 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandGloriavale unveiled: What life is really like inside controversial sectA former member has launched legal action, pushing for a change of leadership.19 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandRetreat from Pike River starting next weekThe families of the 29 victims of the 2010 disaster were notified of the move on Friday.18 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Almost broke me': 30 per cent rate rise divides councilAll discussions about rate increases are being held in workshops closed to the public.17 May 09:17 PM
New ZealandGloriavale: Police remain on site at under-fire Christian communityPolice remain on site at Gloriavale amid accusations of widespread abuse.12 May 11:10 PM
New ZealandLost North Island trampers spend night in freezing West Coast bushThe group were intending to reach the Pfeifer Bivvy but found themselves kilometres away.30 Apr 01:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: 1km lost - incredible video shows famous NZ glacier's retreatFootage of the Franz Josef Glacier retreating has been released by authorities.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan who fled police found hiding up treePolice did not pursue the fleeing driver but later found the car broken down.09 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandGold Coast charity bin death: Victim Kiwi mum of threeLife took dark turn after discovery of husband's affair led to appearance in court.09 Apr 05:00 PM
