New ZealandRail line 'washed away' in heavy rain, repair work under waySevere weather hit the area on Monday causing slips and road closures.10 May 10:09 PM
New ZealandMāori over represented in West Coast Covid casesMāori make up 12 per cent of the total West Coast population.10 May 08:39 PM
New ZealandTwo slips close West Coast highway as heavy rain hitsAn update on the closures is expected at 12pm.08 May 11:28 PM
New ZealandDelays on major Canterbury alpine pass for next 10 weeksA retaining wall is being repaired from today, until early July.08 May 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I was treated like a drug-seeker': Mum goes undiagnosed for a decadeEmma says she was repeatedly sent home from ED feeling like no one believed her suffering.04 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heightened risk': Westport in danger of another Buller River flood - reportRepairs to rockwork damaged by last July's floods would cost over $2.6 million.03 May 08:41 PM
New ZealandSix dead, 5656 Covid cases today - new variant discovered in NZCase numbers are starting to plateau, except in the West Coast and South Canterbury.01 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandBuller floods cost KiwiRail over $3 millionThe area suffered severe flooding in July last year.29 Apr 02:37 AM
New ZealandThe kiwi: What do we know about our national bird?Frank Film looks at what makes the bird so special, and so worth protecting.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Like a tidal wave': Quilting shop damaged by sudden floodingThe West Coast was hit by flooding, power outages and road closures.21 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandDrone operator sought as police try to identify woman's bodyWoman was found by member of the public at base of a bluff near Charleston, West Coast.21 Apr 12:32 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 ZealandWest Coast mystery: Police appeal for help after body foundThe woman was found by a member of the public at the base of a bluff.19 Apr 11:25 PM
New ZealandSpecial report: The tragic trend making ghosts of our glaciersOur snowlines are rising at 'a screaming pace'. Just what does Aotearoa stand to lose?18 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandWestport flood protection scheme faces extra costsA proposal to improve drainage of floodwaters will have further cost implications.11 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandWeather records tumble in dry and warm MarchQueenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.07 Apr 07:09 PM
New Zealand'Disgusted': Two anglers caught with 138 snapper, boat seizedThe pair's catch was nearly seven times the daily limit.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer members renew bid to have charity status of Gloriavale trust revokedThe charities regulator has again been asked to investigate the trust behind Gloriavale.02 Apr 06:59 PM
New ZealandChopper pilot's lucky escape: 'I didn't crash it, the machine crashed me'Tony Ibbotson was within sight of home when his helicopter crashed.01 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionHamish ClarkHamish Clark: The sting in the Covid tail, South Island learning to live with the virusCanterbury combined has more Covid cases than Auckland.29 Mar 09:28 PM
New ZealandHumble, kind surfer was 'rock of whole family'Jamie Civil died in the water at the 35th annual Herb and Paro Memorial Surf competition.28 Mar 07:35 PM
New ZealandCovid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes AucklandDaily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandEmployment Court grants another group of ex-Gloriavale members urgent hearingA second group of former Gloriavale residents will have their case heard in court.28 Mar 12:39 AM
New ZealandSouth Island yet to pass Omicron peak, cases still risingAll of the DHBs in the south had a higher number of new cases today than yesterday.17 Mar 01:18 AM
New Zealand'We're just stoked': Border reopening, kick-start fund lift spiritsThose crossing the Tasman can start arriving from April 13.16 Mar 04:33 PM
New ZealandReports of Covid at Gloriavale as NZ passes grim milestoneMore than 100 people with Covid have died since the pandemic began.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid at Gloriavale: 'Significant cluster' confirmed by health officialsIt comes as remote religious community slowly takes up jab.12 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandPike River: Families' lawyer confident of manslaughter prosecutionIt comes as police confirm criminal probe ongoing.09 Mar 08:25 PM
New ZealandPike River: More human remains spotted as project ends; police probe ongoingEight sets of human remains were found during borehole drill imaging.09 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelThe bike trails coaxing cyclists of all persuasions to WestportWestport's flourishing network of bike trails entices cyclists of every ability.08 Mar 04:18 PM
TravelThe wāhine who move Kiwi tourismThere are countless amazing women working in New Zealand's tourism industry.07 Mar 04:11 PM
TravelGorse Busters: West Coast voluntourists sign up for sequelIf there's something strange, growing in your bush...04 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWest Coast aged-care wing closure 'bulls**t' say Reefton residentsTearful family members relayed their dismay to DHB.03 Mar 07:21 PM
New Zealand'Insufficient appetite': West Coast council defends flood protection progressPhysical work to start building new flood protection should start within six months.02 Mar 12:57 AM
