New Zealand'They knew what they were doing': Gold thieves hit West Coast minesThe thieves made off with gold and left hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.15 Jun 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKilling spree made goldfields look like the Wild WestThe Burgess gang committed the Maungatapu murders on goldfields track in Marlborough.11 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandBig chill set to follow wild winds which left thousands without powerWrap up warm New Zealand, the chilly weather isn't taking a break anytime soon.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand3-year-old dies in West Coast farm incidentThe preschooler's sudden death has been referred to the Coroner.07 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandWindy, wet weekend for most of the countryIt will be a weekend of two halves for much of the country.07 Jun 07:31 PM
New Zealand$25,000 find: Casual prospector's luck suddenly turns to goldHe found a rock - that turned out to be a nicely formed gold nugget weighing 6.25 ounces.06 Jun 07:10 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: 'Huge seas', gales and thunderstormsFishing out west may not be the best idea this week.04 Jun 05:34 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, lightning, driving warnings. What's next?No matter where you were in NZ last night, you would have experienced thunderstorms.31 May 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full listOfficials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.27 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandFlooding down south begins turbulent week of weatherLong-range forecast is for stormy, windy weather across most of the country.27 May 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy air crash investigations take so longCaptain Tim Burfoot explains the lengthy process for air crash investigations.24 May 04:14 AM
New ZealandWeekend bliss as warm weather continuesAlmost every single part of the country is experiencing warmer than average temperatures.23 May 05:13 PM
BusinessBig regional benefits seen in Westland saleDairy farming accounts for about 11.7 per cent of the West Coast economy.22 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Frosty start clears to fine weather for mostDress in layers as the afternoon high is expected to reach the upper teens.22 May 05:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe faces of the seven victims who died in horrific Fox Glacier helicopter crashReport released on death of seven when chopper fell into the ice of Fox Glacier.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPike River: What happens next?Dinghy Pattinson has broken down how the re-entry will play out.21 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandFamilies of those killed at Pike River wait to witness openingThe official re-entry is due to take place today, after it was postponed.20 May 09:24 PM
BusinessShareholders to vote on Westland saleShareholders expected to vote in July on conditional sale offer to Chinese company Yili.20 May 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Just incredible': First images inside the Pike River MineNo one has been back into the mine since November 2010 since the explosion.20 May 07:00 PM
KahuStory of the herald of Matariki is finally in printKirsty Bennett has published a book for children about the star Puanga.20 May 04:19 AM
New ZealandSearch suspended for man missing after jet boat crash on the West CoastThe searches have been temporarily suspended today due to conditions on the river.19 May 11:57 PM
New Zealand'We have to find you': Partner's heartbreak after jet boat crashTwo men were washed downstream on the Taramakau River after a jet boat crash on Friday.19 May 06:24 PM
New ZealandTributes flow for missing jet boat crash victim"We have to bring you home to your family and friends."19 May 05:49 AM
New ZealandChopper pilot's daring water rescue: 'It felt like an eternity'"You couldn't see more than six inches underwater."18 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandGrieving father of pilot killed in Fox Glacier crash criticises CAAMitch Gameren's father said family members were still seeking answers.17 May 10:48 PM
New ZealandJet boat crash: Chopper crew rescue one but second man swept awayA man is missing after a horror jet boat crash on the West Coast.17 May 09:37 AM
New ZealandPike River re-entry back onThe families want to try and recover the 29 dead miners15 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandBirdsong returning in South Island valleyMohua numbers have increased 30 fold in 21 years.08 May 06:14 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist killed in crash with car in WestportMotorcyclist died at scene of crash with car in Westport.06 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandPike River families' emotional pilgrimage to mine entranceRe-entry to the mine was delayed yesterday due to safety concerns.02 May 11:47 PM
New ZealandPike River: Speeches and ceremony to go ahead despite delayFamilies and politicians will meet at the mine today, despite postponement.02 May 09:33 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Mines are volatile placesCOMMENT: Human beings should never have seen the inside of that mine.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like another kick in the guts': Frustration, disappointment at Pike River delayIt's been a long, arduous and emotional journey for the families left behind.02 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandPike River re-entry delayed, too dangerousAndrew Little says 'safety must come first'.02 May 03:15 AM
