New ZealandBody of missing British tramper foundStephanie Simpson was reported missing on Monday in Mt Aspiring National Park.14 Feb 06:22 AM
New ZealandHighway closure planned ahead of heavy rainThe area on the West Coast was affected by storms and slips last month.11 Jan 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 50 Year Secret: Cold case confessor tried to go to policeFriends say Wildbore would cry and say he needed to talk to the lead detective.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand50 Year Secret: Confession in one of NZ's longest unsolved murdersA Herald investigation has uncovered fresh evidence in a 50-year-old unsolved murder.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCold case confession: 'I've done something really bad'The Herald has uncovered new evidence in the cold case murder of Jennifer Beard.27 Dec 04:00 PM
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 ZealandDamaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfillThe 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.11 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandWestland clean-up: Rubbish being retrieved, bridge repairs underwayPower restored to Haast, as storm clean-up expected to take weeks.01 Apr 03:11 AM
New ZealandFatal crash: Survivors tell of terror in speeding carThe car 'literally flew across the whole Moeraki River'.15 Nov 09:55 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after car drives off bridgeThree others managed to escape from the submerged car.14 Nov 07:40 AM
New ZealandThe fight for our national bird - and why it mattersThe kiwi belongs in New Zealand - and arguably more than we do.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He was an amazing boy': 12yo dies in gas shower tragedyJustine Walker's son died in a gas-powered shower. She speaks of her heartache.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It could have been any of us in that helicopter'The three men went to work yesterday to make a difference in conservation.19 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandAlexandra boy dies from carbon monoxide poisoning in outside showerEmergency services were called to the Haast address at 5.35pm on Wednesday.12 Oct 08:55 AM
New ZealandYou shall not pass: Giant rock slide blocks state highwayHighway likely to stay closed till mid-afternooon.09 Sep 11:12 PM
New ZealandDistress beacons can save lives: Rescue centreTwo hunters were rescued on the West Coast, north of Haast, yesterday morning.05 Apr 07:36 PM
New ZealandRescue 'impossible': Stranded whales to be euthanisedThe majority of the 38 whales had stranded on a difficult sandbar.05 Apr 05:22 AM
New ZealandGita: Flights, trains cancelled and roads closed: All you need to knowFlights have been cancelled and roads are closed as Cyclone Gita begins to be felt.19 Feb 09:18 PM
New ZealandCyclone Fehi: The latestState Highway 6 has reopened, but some still remain without power on the West Coast.03 Feb 12:31 AM
New ZealandWild weather leaves 600 tourists stranded in HaastRescue options being assessed for hundreds of stranded tourists on West Coast.01 Feb 09:21 PM
New ZealandMeet the people in NZ's most isolated townWhere land can still be found for $60,000 and the closest city is almost 400km away.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHaast: The town where cellphones are silentA South Island town in the middle of a 244km reception black spot are desperate for help.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody recovered from river near HaastA man has been found dead after the vehicle he was driving crashed into the Okuru River.29 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandMan dies after falling from raft into riverThe raft reportedly flipped with four people on board on the Landsborough River.09 Dec 10:03 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for fisherman missing for five weeksThe Dive Squad is resuming their search for missing boatie 22-year-old Kieran Lynch.17 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing Wendy J fishermenThe Wendy J ran aground and sank after its propeller snagged on rope.17 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandWhitebaiters primed for season openingWest Coast Whitebaiters have their nets ready for the season opening tomorrow morning.31 Aug 03:13 AM
New ZealandWinter storm chaos: What you need to knowA nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.21 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandOil tanker crashes on Haast Pass HighwayAn oil tanker has crashed on SH6, the Haast Pass Highway; Police say don't drive in area.10 Jun 09:54 PM
New ZealandCouple wake up to find house swimmingA South Island couple woke at 4am today to find their cat sodden - and their house swimming in 60cm-deep floodwaters.01 Feb 02:27 AM
New ZealandStrong 4.6 quake rattles West CoastA strong, shallow earthquake has shaken the West Coast early today.30 Jan 05:24 PM
New ZealandWest Coast rains supreme as wettest spot in NZThe West Coast has held on to its dubious record as the wettest place in New Zealand, albeit in the Southern Alps.09 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandWater consents draw ire of neighboursAlpine Pure last year renewed its consents with the West Coast Regional Council, and has applied to do the same with the Westland District Council.06 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandWest Coast Wildlife Centre welcomes 101st kiwi chickThe West Coast Wildlife Centre at Franz Josef Glacier has hatched its 101st Haast tokoeka kiwi chick.22 Nov 01:33 AM
