New ZealandCanterbury's low rate of Covid-19 testing revealedMOH reveals details on Covid-19 tests throughout the country09 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandLisa Blakie killer denied parole - for fourth timeTimothy Taylor has always maintained his innocence.02 Apr 10:34 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 'Testing woefully inadequate' as criteria widenedMore people can get tested under new criteria, but doctor says it's still not enough.02 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandMatamata Covid-19 cluster rises to 37 casesWaikato town's cluster has been linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.01 Apr 04:06 AM
New ZealandPike River locked downRecovery bosses vote to walk away – gas levels being monitored remotely.30 Mar 02:09 AM
New ZealandNZ's Covid-linked death: If 'quiet' great-grandmother can catch it, 'it's a wake-up call'Family say Anne Guenole 'barely went anywhere'.30 Mar 01:43 AM
New Zealand'If we're still seeing new cases ... then we may need to stay in level 4 longer'The four week lockdown could be extended if more Covid 19 cases arise.29 Mar 07:53 PM
New ZealandNZ's first Covid 19 victim named: Children also recently lost fatherThe woman has been named as Anne Guenole of Greymouth29 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: First Covid-19 death a 'big shock', says mayorThe death has brought home the seriousness of this virus, Tania Gibson says.29 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandConcerns Gloriavale are breaking lockdown rulesThose close to the exclusive, Christian community fear the rules are being ignored.28 Mar 08:35 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Gloriavale in total lockdown for past five daysMost members won't notice a thing, ex-member says.24 Mar 02:11 AM
New ZealandWoman who drove car into train finedSmith was ordered to pay reparation of $2500, at $10 per week for the next five years.03 Mar 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Choked in a fit of rage': Man admits murdering West Coast mumA 36-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murder.20 Jan 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsA moment in time: Images we can't forget in a decade of horror and hopeNZ 2010-2019: Quakes, hatred and a tragedy in the mine. But also, new life and new hope.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Tony Kokshoorn's ONZM for services in tough West Coast yearsTony Kokshoorn was a tough leader during rough West Coast times during the past 20 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Gloriavale: Why did it take years for child sex abuse cases to come out?"That place is held together with fear," former member says.18 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandGloriavale's shame: Second senior member convicted of child sex offendingA Gloriavale teacher sexually assaulted a 9-year-old girl in 2012.18 Dec 08:23 PM
New Zealand'It wasn't her time,' says woman of mum swept out to sea after crashMother who survived being swept out to sea turned up over farmers' back fence.15 Dec 08:33 AM
New ZealandAmazing rescue: Mum swept down river while son, 6, walks 2km for helpBoy, 6, found walking on highway at 2am. Mum found hours later on beach near river mouth.13 Dec 10:36 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after death of West Coast mumThe mother-of-three had been missing since Friday evening.08 Dec 08:19 AM
New ZealandHomicide probe: Missing West Coast mum found dead in carBarbara Ann Quinn, 41, was reported missing last night.07 Dec 07:49 AM
New ZealandSerious concerns for missing West Coast mum-of-three who 'popped home for lunch'Barbara Ann Quinn, 41, was reported missing yesterday.07 Dec 12:50 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Timaru evacuation alert issued; SH1 closed, peak flooding expected at 7pmA local state of emergency has been declared in Timaru following ongoing heavy rainfall.06 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandThousands of West Coasters march against law changesThe protestors are rallying changes to whitebaiting, mining and farming rules.16 Nov 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Turn your life around': Grieving father says killer reminds him of slain son"It will be a double loss if he doesn't make something of himself now" - victim's dad.13 Nov 10:54 PM
New ZealandHaunted by his horror: Murderer claims he has PTSD, still refused paroleMurderer thought to be suffering from PTSD as result of stabbing pensioner to death27 Oct 08:35 PM
NPCSouth Canterbury's Willie Wright wrangles West Coast weather for Lochore Cup winExcellent goal kicking performance in adverse conditions for victory in Greymouth.27 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandAnother day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for othersAs usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.26 Oct 05:41 AM
NPCRugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland ChampionshipNorth Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.20 Oct 03:19 AM
New ZealandLandslip closes section of West Coast highwayThe section of the highway will be closed until at least Tuesday.18 Oct 11:42 PM
RugbyRugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matchesSome old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.13 Oct 04:49 AM
RugbyRugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate roundTop four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.06 Oct 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Contagious personality': Givealittle set up for family of swept away EmilyA fundraising page aims to support Emily's family and preserve her memory.29 Sep 05:18 PM
RugbyRugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland ChampionshipSouth Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots29 Sep 03:19 AM