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Greymouth man jailed for sexual offences on victims as young as 10
Police commend bravery of victims after sentencing of 27-year-old Liam Nixon.
'He was hurting for us': Rider killed in Pike River memorial ride crash remembered
Craig Percasky had married his long-term love four years before his tragic death.
Death of motorcyclist on Pike River memorial ride difficult to bear, friend says
Craig Percasky, from Kaiapoi, collided with another vehicle around 10am yesterday.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Greymouth to Nelson
Shayne Currie continues his journey and makes his way to the top of the South Island, arriving in Nelson from Greymouth. Video / NZ Herald
The Great NZ Road Trip: Christchurch to Greymouth
Shayne Currie continues his journey, this time through Arthur's Pass as he makes his way from Christchurch to Greymouth. Video / NZ Herald
Pike River movie production starts on West Coast
New film aims to tell story following explosions which killed 29 men.
‘Bad blood’ between brothers after building firm break-up
West Coast brothers part ways in business, but meet in court dispute.
Pike River families call for political unity on corporate manslaughter law
Calls come after Whakaari/White Island charges were dismissed.
Mystery solved: Greymouth 'HELP' message revealed as children's prank
The message sparked an extensive search over the weekend.
Not the buzz: $120k loss to beekeepers after man irked by bees taking his pollen
He was angry the bees were taking pollen from his flowers.
Wilderness Trail turns 10: Cycle route that revolutionised the West Coast
Build it and they will cycle.
The great chase: Big game fishermen descend on West Coast town
Anglers take to the sea hunting giant bluefin tuna.
West Coast’s rental market 'worst it’s ever been'
'I’ve never seen it like this before - it’s the worst it’s ever been.'
Landfill worker critical after being ‘overcome by fumes’
Firefighters rescued the man in West Coast incident; he is critically ill in hospital.
Gloriavale leader heads to Greymouth District Court
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple heads into the Greymouth District Court. Video / George Heard
'Reeking' of fumes: Carpet layer's death due to toxic solvent
Ryan Mead died from toxic fumes after installing carpet.
More human remains found at Pike River: 'They may even be my boy' - father
Latest find means 12 of the 29 men killed in 2010 disaster have now been located.
Country music legend rushed to hospital
Country muso rushed to hospital, minutes before he was due to take the stage.
Three areas where REINZ sees recovery: House price changes
Auckland is now at $995,000, the third month in a row its median is below $1m.
Senior cop chased young teens at 214km/h
A long-serving Greymouth police officer was today convicted of dangerous driving.
'This has been a huge cover-up': Pike River mine disaster dad blasts official response
Bernie Monk has been shown new images of potential human remains inside mine.
Possible human remains found in Pike River mine - police
Images taken from deep inside mine have been examined by pathologists.
Blackball’s black garlic experiment
Blackball business owners decided to find a way to make black garlic on the West Coast.
King George, the coronation - and the mystery disappearance of NZ's golden gift
How did the British Monarchy lose the biggest chunk of gold ever found in NZ?
Young Gloriavale leaver's first taste of alcohol lands him in court
Redeemed Standfast was new to drinking, the court heard.
Gloriavale employment case wrapping up
Chief judge Christina Inglis urged to hear the voices of Gloriavale mothers.
Tornado rips through South Island town as wild weather hits
Wild weather has battered parts of central and southern areas of the country overnight.
Ice in his veins: Cancer survivor attempts to break NZ’s unofficial ice-bath record
Josh Komen said ice baths were a real catalyst to reclaiming mental and physical health.
Sounds murders witness Guy Wallace took own life, left note about Scott Watson conviction
The water taxi driver was to stand trial on indecent assault charges when he died.
Gloriavale: Faithful Pilgrim tells Employment Court leaders were not 'yes men'
The former principal told a court the community's leaders do not rule like tyrants.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.
Photos reveal Greymouth tornado damage, firefighters up all night after twister strikes
Many homes in Cobden had broken windows, lifted-up roofs and complete sheds gone.
School's roof 'ripped up', houses damaged in Greymouth tornado
A tornado has damaged a number of houses in Greymouth overnight.