New ZealandThe Daring returns home to Northland after 158 years158-year-old wreckage of The Daring returns home.04 May 03:37 AM
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 ZealandWest Coast worker killed by solvent fumes, company fined $160KThe man was laying carpet in a Greymouth building when he died.29 Apr 11:31 PM
EmploymentFlooring company to pay $160,000 over worker's death while installing carpetExperience is no substitute for risk management, warns WorkSafe New Zealand.29 Apr 05:08 AM
New ZealandInjured cattle euthanised after being hit by freight trainThe train, travelling from the West Coast to Christchurch, struck around 20 cattle.28 Apr 11:43 PM
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 Zealand'Light' 4.9 quake rattles South IslandNearly 400 reports submitted to Geonet within an hour of the jolt.22 Apr 08:50 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 Zealand'It's a one size fits all': Mixed feelings from southern health bosses on DHB overhaulAll of the 20 District Health Boards will be replaced by one national health body.20 Apr 10:09 PM
New ZealandHelicopters searching for missing angler in PihaLarge swells of up to 2.5m are hindering water rescue efforts.19 Apr 07:25 PM
New ZealandHis body was found entombed in concrete under an Auckland house. Then someone assumed his identityPolice reveal they have a person of interest who acted as the dead David Hart.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTahr hunting tragedy: Mystery remains but experts have theoriesDoC accepts it could improve information around hazards and risks.13 Apr 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Really hard done by': The region where deaths are expected to outweigh birthsThe region's population in 2018 was 32,400 and it is predicted to be 30,600 in 2048.13 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandSerious crash closes southern State HighwayA police spokeswoman said the serious crash unit had been called.13 Apr 01:49 AM
New ZealandMt Eden homicide investigation: 'Dave was an interesting person'Police are now treating human remains found encased in concrete in Auckland as murder.10 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
New ZealandTravel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'06 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Transtasman bubble key to rebuilding - West Coast tourism bossA start date for the bubble is expected to be announced this afternoon.05 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandPike River: More items dragged out for police"We haven't finished yet," recovery mission leader says.26 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandBrunner Mine disaster: 125 years since NZ's worst workplace accidentCoal miner John Pattinson died reading his Bible.25 Mar 05:30 AM
TravelCoast unhappy as KiwiRail cuts TranzAlpine scheduleThe Christchurch to Greymouth service will run only twice a week through the winter.24 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandHuman remains found in search for missing Canterbury tramperMarni Sheppeard was officially reported missing in January.23 Mar 11:06 PM
New ZealandLawyers asked to lead independent inquiry into issues arising at Gloriavale"There is no fetter on that inquiry."21 Mar 07:28 AM
New ZealandWikipedians invade West CoastEver wondered who's working to keep NZ information on Wikipedia accurate and up to date?19 Mar 06:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Year of hell': West Coast Brewery owner forced to sell over closed borderStuck in Toronto, a Canadian entrepreneur is selling his Westport brewery.17 Mar 04:26 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe investigating after digger operator dies on West Coast farmA police spokesperson said the person who died was a contractor working on his own.16 Mar 10:59 PM
AgribusinessFarmer threatens to burn forest over plunging values, biodiversity rulesA farming couple in financial strife say they're prepared to take drastic measures.16 Mar 12:33 AM
New ZealandDouble tragedy: How woman survived death of husband, son within 16 daysChristchurch woman Julie Zarifeh's new book outlines grief journey after double tragedy.10 Mar 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMurderer to walk free: Parole granted, killer 'focused on his future'Murderer Timothy Taylor is to be released on parole 21 years after killing Lisa Blakie09 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm going to die': 14-year-old's last words after Coast crashSimon Norris was staying at a friend's place when they decided to sneak out for a drive.07 Mar 07:36 PM
New ZealandTsunami threat downgraded after warning to WellingtoniansRegion was warned to expect strong, unpredictable currents after this morning's quakes.04 Mar 09:49 PM
EducationInside NZ's smallest school: Four pupils (and counting)The school was closed after funding was cut for a supervisor.03 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandTourism Minister to discuss support with struggling West Coast businessesThe region has been starved of its main source of income - foreign tourists.01 Mar 10:19 PM
