New ZealandMan arrested after quad bike chaseWestport police say an 18-year-old on a quad bike who was arrested after driving around in circles on the street at 12.30am may have been trying to bait police.04 Aug 07:05 AM
New ZealandExodus from GloriavaleThe high number of babies being born in a reclusive Christian community on the West Coast is likely to offset any exodus, says someone who left.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamilies leave Gloriavale communityFormer Gloriavale Christian Community members have revealed that hundreds have left since its early days, including several families in the past year or so.29 Jul 02:23 AM
PropertyA home with real classA historic NZ school with large playgrounds and a swimming pool is for sale for the same price as a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Auckland.19 Jul 10:42 PM
BusinessReligious group set to drill oil wellA company owned by the Gloriavale Christian Community, on the West Coast, expects to drill a new oil well this spring with a rig that has recently arrived from Korea.11 Jul 05:00 PM
CommoditiesGloriavale firm to start oil drilling on West CoastA company owned by the Gloriavale Christian Community expects to drill a new oil well this spring with a rig that has recently arrived from Korea.11 Jul 03:40 AM
New ZealandDoco sheds light on secluded Kiwi sectA new documentary follows the six-week courtship and marriage of a young couple at the Gloriavale Christian sect, after its leaders opened the doors to a film crew.09 Jul 09:59 PM
Energy'Fed up' miners seek redundancyAn overwhelming number of experienced Stockton mineworkers have volunteered for redundancy because they're fed up, says a worker.08 Jul 06:35 AM
New ZealandTrain driver oblivious to car smashA train driver was unaware that a car had crashed into the side of his coal train near Greymouth.03 Jul 02:14 AM
TravelHigh on the South's rugged majestyAwe-inspiring mountain country amply rewards tramper Conor MacHugh.01 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandMissing American tourist foundA 24-year-old tourist from the United States has has gone missing on the West Coast, police say.29 Jun 07:32 AM
New ZealandFired-up MP defends crossing floorFired-up West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor says he would probably have crossed the floor in Parliament last night with or without the blessing of the Labour Party.27 Jun 03:27 AM
New ZealandSH6 closed by rockfallA large rockfall near Mount Aspiring has closed State Highway 6 south of Makarora until at least midday tomorrow.26 Jun 03:36 AM
TravelFood's brewed wild escortElisabeth Easther is introduced to the beers that are in the market for perfect suitors.25 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandMini-tornado hits West CoastA brief tornado blew through the West Coast township of Rutherglen on Saturday, lifting a shed off the ground and throwing it into a fence.23 Jun 02:37 AM
TravelKia ora: Franz JosefElisabeth Easther explores the striking natural beauty of this West Coast gem.05 Jun 09:30 PM
