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
New ZealandCat burning suspect identifiedGreymouth police have identified a suspect they believe is responsible for burning a cat last week and say they are confident of making an arrest.23 May 03:56 AM
TravelKia ora: Fox Glacier townshipThousands visit the ice in this world-famous beauty spot, writes Elisabeth Easther.22 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandImpatient drivers barge through gatesImpatient motorists have been ignoring overnight road closures at the Haast Pass, some forcing the gates open to travel through the damaged highway.13 May 06:10 AM
New ZealandDog rescued from mine shaftThe Greymouth Volunteer Fire Bridge had to be called in to rescue Coire the black labrador from an abandoned mine shaft in bush at the top of Power Road on Saturday morning.12 May 02:32 AM
