WorldNZ couple sleep through YasiA South Island couple unable to escape Cairns before Cyclone Yasi hit overnight felt so safe in their hotel they slept, then watched the huge storm from their balcony.03 Feb 02:59 AM
Small BusinessPike contractors may never be paid - receiverThere's a "strong possibility" Pike River Coal mine contractors will never receive money owed to them, a receiver says. 31 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandPolice wrong to raise rescue hopes - mayorPolice made the "wrong call" to raise hopes for a rescue after the first Pike River Coal mine explosion, Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn says.28 Jan 03:32 AM
New ZealandCoroner's finding - first blast fatalAll 29 men lost in the Pike River disaster died within minutes of the first blast in the West Coast coal mine, a coronial inquest into the disaster has concluded.27 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandDiesel smell after blast, court toldThe man charged with overseeing the Pike River mine smelled diesel or exhaust in the air about the time it was hit with an explosion that killed 29 men.26 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandFirst blast lethal, Pike inquest toldThe 29 workers who died in the Pike River disaster would have died within minutes of the original explosion at the West Coast coal mine, a coronial hearing in Greymouth has heard.26 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandPolice do 'wonderful job' - KeyJohn Key has defended police in the wake of a damning report and a much criticised decision to end recovery efforts at Pike River Coal mine.19 Jan 10:55 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain triggers flooding on West CoastThe West Coast's Fox River burst its banks today, forcing some residents and bach owners to evacuate, some of them carrying off possessions they wanted to save.18 Jan 05:23 AM
EmploymentGovt denies Pike River cover-upThe father of a miner who died at Pike River has accused police and the Government of withholding information that shows bodies may be recovered intact from the explosion-hit coal mine.18 Jan 01:16 AM
CommoditiesClosing mine could see inquiry evidence lost , lawyer saysSealing the Pike River mine could see vital evidence lost, the lawyer for the families of those killed says.16 Jan 06:20 PM
TravelWestport: Built on black goldLiz Light explores Westport; a town that owes its prosperity to the earth's bounty.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSpat over 'wire' on mayorA police staff member wound up in a spat with Grey District mayor Tony Kokshoorn after finding him "wired" with a television recording device.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Recovery op abandonedPolice Commissioner Howard Broad has announced police are all but giving up hope of recovering the remains of the 29 Pike River miners.13 Jan 05:46 AM
New ZealandPike River victims' families to be told news tonightThe heads of police and the Department of Conservation will deliver news in person today to the families of the 29 dead workers in the Pike River mine.13 Jan 12:34 AM
TravelGreat NZ Beaches: Daniel KereopaNzherald.co.nz is celebrating the best things about New Zealand. Today surfer Daniel Kereopa shares his favourite NZ beaches. What do you think?08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandExpanding foam to seal mine cracksAttempts will be made this weekend to seal cracks around the ventilation shaft at the Pike River Coal mine and stop gases leaking out - a critical step in the process towards stabilising the mine.07 Jan 05:11 AM
New ZealandConman posing as Pike River miner in custodyA man who allegedly posed as a Pike River miner to steal from a family who befriended him was remanded in custody when he appeared in court today.07 Jan 12:43 AM
