New ZealandCoroner hears from last person to speak with young Gloriavale man before his sudden deathThe inquest into Gloriavale man Sincere Standtrue's death continues.13 Aug 04:18 AM
New ZealandBrassed: Town discovers surprise contamination sourceResidents in the town should know by Friday if they can resume using the tap water.07 Aug 08:53 PM
New ZealandFrank Film Episode Thirteen: New mining coming to the coast?Out of sight – in to mined? Frank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.Watch07 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMines of contention: Plans for more mining on the West Coast divide localsFrank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.07 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Sexual innuendo': Former mayoral candidate sent students inappropriate picturesLatham Martin: 'I deny all allegations of a sexual or intimate nature with the boys'.06 Aug 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCrushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute control': Former Gloriavale members file slavery lawsuitFormer members are filing charges after claiming to be made slaves from birth.22 Jul 09:21 PM
Travel5 underrated corners of New Zealand for a short breakNZ's most irresistible stays - and no one knows about them.16 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'What’s the story?': Franz Josef paperwork failure stuns regional councilHavill wall extension built in April after Waiho River threatened oxidation ponds.15 Jul 12:34 AM
New ZealandLotto Powerball jackpot goes unstruck, rolls over to $17m for Wednesday drawThree jackpots were won last month alone. Largest single prize claimed in '24 was $30m.13 Jul 08:38 AM
AgribusinessNgāi Tahu Holdings selling harvesting rights of forest estateDeal with global private asset management firm Fiera Comox subject to approval from OIO.10 Jul 09:13 PM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Man found after 48 hours in the bush with no locator beaconSearch and rescue said the man's actions are a textbook example of what not to do.10 Jul 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Objectionable odour': Smelly complaints keep council busyThe council dealt with 31 environmental complaints overall from April to June this year.09 Jul 11:18 PM
Sport'Emotions running high' : Person bottled, another hit by shovel after Hokitika rugby finalPolice are 'disappointed' in the behaviour that unfolded following a local rugby final.09 Jul 08:49 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash on West Coast's SH6“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”04 Jul 07:15 AM
New ZealandHopes for $7m to protect Hari Hari from floodingManaging the Wanganui River is increasingly challenging.24 Jun 01:01 AM
New Zealand'No warning sign': Farmer fined after stock crossing motorbike crashA motorbike rider got caught in bungy ropes strung across a public road by sharemilkers.23 Jun 09:22 PM
KahuWest Coast iwi leaders cop ‘racist, revolting, hate-filled’ emailsThe email tirade was allegedly generated by a single individual.20 Jun 03:20 AM
InvestmentHouse prices flat in May, buyers taking time to make decisionsMay-laise: A soggy month for many in the housing market.16 Jun 11:01 PM
New Zealand15 hours of non-stop rain: Heavy rain warnings in force for west of country, strong winds hit AucklandResidents at the top of the South Island could see up to 170mm of rain.08 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandDiscover which students moving for university are least likely to return homeThere's no shortage of opportunities for graduates wanting a start in the regions.07 Jun 11:47 PM
New ZealandRetired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman electrocuted by etching machine salvaged from dumpsterChristine Rowley was found dead in her Inangahua Junction, West Coast store.03 Jun 01:28 AM
New ZealandGang boss with fake motorbike licence unhappy he must now do the timeAlbert Epere argued community work was unfair.29 May 06:00 PM
KahuShane Jones’ secret lunches with West Coast mine bosses not publicisedRegional Development Minister says he wanted to avoid a media circus.26 May 06:42 PM
New ZealandCoroner hears young man mocked, shamed and beaten during his life at GloriavaleSincere Standtrue's sister reveals the way he was treated at Gloriavale before he died.23 May 03:56 AM
New ZealandCoroner to rule whether Gloriavale death was suicide, accident or toxic exposureSincere Standtrue died at Chch Hospital in November 2018 after an incident at Gloriavale.20 May 12:04 AM
New Zealand'A pain in the butt with purpose': Scooter safari to cross Southern AlpsThey’ll be covering the 250km from Christchurch to Hokitika - on 50cc mopeds.13 May 07:49 PM
New Zealand'We need help': Waiho Flat landowners' angst over flood strategy'We’re watching our money going down the river every time it floods.'09 May 11:16 PM
New ZealandThe small West Coast town sitting on a valuable mineralIt's used in everything from mobile phones to solar panels and electric vehicles.06 May 11:17 PM
New ZealandSuspicious E. coli levels at Franz JosefFurther inquiries are ongoing 'to pinpoint' the source of the contamination.22 Apr 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Who's going to watch him?': Butcher who murdered his wife could be releasedPeter Lamont broke three knives when stabbing his wife 25 times at their West Coast home.20 Apr 05:31 PM
New Zealand'Very pleased': West Coast flood protection weathers the stormFlood defences across southern Westland stood the test of last week's bad weather.17 Apr 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyHouse sales, listings up, but should you sell now or wait?Be cool-headed, economist advises sellers as more homes go on the market.16 Apr 12:34 AM
