New ZealandPolice continue investigation into Hokitika teen Layk Scowen’s deathPolice were called to an address after the sudden death of an 18-year-old last Friday16 Nov 04:25 AM
New Zealand‘We deserve answers’: Inquest into how man killed for second timeAn inquest for a murdered life coach and the dad of her killer's first victim has begun.13 Nov 11:51 PM
Travel$90k salary, picturesque site: Why have only 3 people applied for this job?You'd think New Zealanders would be jumping on the new gold rush like it was 1865.24 Oct 08:13 PM
New ZealandDouble tragedy: Joint inquest for double killer's victim and father of his first victimShock news that Paul Wilson had killed again too much for first victim's father.16 Jun 12:33 AM
New ZealandSunbed not at fault in Kiwi's tanning salon deathA specialist engineer found no fault with the sunbed Tauwhare could have used.14 Jun 04:20 AM
New ZealandKiwi found dead at UK tanning salon, husband wants answersThe 30-year-old was discovered dead after more than two hours in her room at the salon.03 Jun 03:54 PM
New ZealandAlpine Fault: 'Likely to be huge' - Communities preparing for a ruptureThere is a 75 per cent chance of an earthquake on the Alpine Fault in the next 50 years.26 May 06:00 PM
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 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
New Zealand'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises responseParts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.05 Feb 02:28 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to comeEvacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.04 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes inRain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.03 Feb 06:20 PM
New ZealandWest Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepareFranz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.02 Feb 06:26 PM
New ZealandAnother one bites the dust: Popular festival cancelled for first time in 34 yearsOrganisers say restrictions and Covid in community makes it impossible.02 Feb 03:07 AM
New ZealandPerfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regionsA ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTemperature boost expected as rain hits West CoastSome rain was expected for Buller and Westland in the coming days but not as severe.27 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelRoom Check: West Coast bach on Big Heart BeachBig skies and a welcome break at Big Heart Beach.24 Nov 04:49 AM
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
New Zealand'Come to a grinding halt': West Coast back on line after major power outageTranspower has identified a 110kV bus fault at a substation near Nelson.29 Sep 10:18 PM
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 ZealandHokitika car crash leaves one person in critical conditionPerson flown to hospital.11 Aug 06:23 AM
New ZealandFree fuel vouchers: Promotion to lure visitors to West CoastTrying to attract visitors to a beautiful part of the world.02 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelHokitika: After the Gold Rush, the cycle rushWhat to do on on a weekend in Hokitika on two wheels.21 Jul 02:46 AM
New ZealandDuck shooters' desperate efforts to save driver of vehicle that plunged into riverFatal accident 'another blow for the community following a series of sad events'.27 Jun 05:09 AM
New ZealandMissing helicopter search: Pilot found after chilly night grounded in remote AlpsHelicopter went missing just an hour after wedding party crashed onto golf course.12 Jun 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealedShocking number of cases over the last decade.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandWet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the countryIt will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.28 May 01:24 AM
New Zealand'I wish I never took her': 9-year-old was watching grandad whitebait before drowningEmily Branje died after being swept out to sea in September 2019.14 May 12:45 AM
New ZealandMoment marriage proposal on scenic bridge was secretly capturedIt was a Facebook post that alerted the couple to the existence of the photos.22 Apr 12:56 AM
New ZealandFatal crash between car and van on West CoastThe crash happened on State Highway 6 at about 1.22pm on Wednesday.17 Feb 06:21 PM
TravelJourney back to the gold-digging, beer-swilling West CoastThere are many highlights in this Gold Rush town and one-time Kiwi pub capital.16 Feb 05:00 PM
