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Minister OK with harvesting dead trees on West Coast

Harvesting dead trees will provide jobs for Coasters, Minister says.

Police appeal for information on man missing from Motueka

Jason Campbell, 35, has been missing since August 4.

Bid to free two stranded humpback whales suspended

Rescuers will resume efforts to free two whales stranded whales on Monday

Murdered Greymouth man a 'loved son and great father'

The family have asked for privacy while the investigation continues.

Gloriavale entitled to apply for taxpayer funding, Shane Jones says

No guarantee that wealthy religious sect will get funding.

Polytech second-half rolls jump with free fees

Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.

Teen charged with murder

A 41-year-old man was found with critical injuries on Cowper St about 2am this morning.

Haven on earth: Breathtaking luxury lodge on market

Built on the northwest tip of the South Island, it is surrounded by coast and native bush.

Brother pays tribute to helicopter pilot: 'I will never ever forget you'

Sir Tim Wallis' chopper pilot son presumed dead after Lake Wanaka crash.

How sunny was your June?

Persistent easterly winds kept things grey on the east coast.

Man admits spate of violent offending

He punched a driver in the face, fracturing his cheekbone and chipping his tooth.

Showery and windy start to the week

Road snow warnings in the South Island could mean a white Sunday for travellers.

Hosking: The Greens are trying to kill the West Coast

COMMENT: The Government has put ferns before people and snails before work.

Second tunnel an option for Pike River re-entry

The families are waiting for Pike River Minister Andrew Little to give final go-ahead.

'Danger' and 'fear' - why daycare told parents of teacher's HIV status

Teacher Gayle Jonker says she felt like a "modern-day leper" after HIV status was outed.

Man jailed for 17 years after mum killed in 'cold blood'

Kids were in the house when George "Sean" Warren shot pleading mother dead.

Police warn anti-1080 activists over 'terrorism', threats

1080 drops are planned in the area

Gloriavale back to business after leader buried

Hopeful Christian died this week, aged 91