Use of dog to arrest suspected drink driver unjustified - police watchdog
The man was bitten by the dog and had to be taken to hospital.
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West Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters rise
A mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.
'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to come
Evacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.
Wild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes in
Rain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.
West Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepare
Franz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.
60 stolen packages still lost, possibly hidden after courier van theft
The unmarked vehicle was stolen on Monday.
Air fryer thought to be cause of fire that engulfed Greymouth house in minutes
A Givealittle page has been set up by friends of the family.
Gloriavale teacher who assaulted students sentenced to supervision
Vigilant Standtrue had previously admitted charges of assaulting boys aged 9, 10 and 11.
Pike River: Evidence of further remains found
Police hope drilling an additional borehole will reveal what caused the first explosion.
Traffic lights call: South Island reacts to orange
West Coast mayor relieved they aren't being "punished" in lead-up to Christmas.
Watch: Investigation into Greymouth tyre fire handed over to police
Police will reportedly be following up on some leads.
Gloriavale school teacher admits assaulting pupils
The victims were aged 9, 10 and 11-years-old.
'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new book
Few were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.
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Gloriavale school teacher in court on assault charges
Vigilant Standtrue says the "Lord" is helping him with legal representation.
Westland Young Farmers' Club launched
New club in Greymouth set up after people expressed interest in getting involved.
'I thought I was going to die': Man avoids jail after violent home invasion
The 60-year-old offender is a former New Zealand Army major.
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West Coast Cycle Trail: Plan to join Fox Glacier to Greymouth
The ambitious Ōkārito extension would be a thrilling ride, but a difficult task to build.
West Coast Regional rates soar by 30% with more to come
The rates will also jump by 10 per cent next year..
Gloriavale man admits sex offences against children
West Coast man has admitted a raft charges relating to the sexual abuse of children.
'Not gonna happen': Pike River families take fight over sealing mine to court
The Govt announced in March funding had run out and it would permanently seal the mine.
Soapy scandal: Free-for-all after failure to install coin machine at tourist showers
Locals are taking advantage of new public showers in Blackball after building botch-up.
Former council chairman pinged over waste-dumping
The West Coast Regional Council has thrown the book at the operators of a private dump.
Blackball: The town of 300 that wouldn't die
The West Coast town is said to be flourishing with houses being bought 'sight unseen'.
West Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse charges
Four West Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse charges and have appeared in court.
Police continue investigating Gloriavale sexual and physical abuse allegations
Police and Oranga Tamariki were on site at the community last month.
Gloriavale court action: Ex-member, leaders reach settlement
Agreement reached at least until end of 2022.
Pike River final sealing on hold – reports
Pike River Recovery Agency officials remain tight-lipped.
Police spent $22,000 for a protest - but nobody turned up
Police had prepared for violent clashes.
Canterbury flooding: Railway damage worse than first believed
South Island's rail network took a battering.
Forest and Bird rejects council chair's 'conspiracy theory'
Chairman Allan Birchfield is set to lose the leadership at a meeting next Monday.
Search for missing rafter lost in Ahaura River enters day 2
Police received a report that a man had fallen from a raft on Sunday.
'Bullying behaviour': Leadership crisis at council could cost ratepayers
The council chief executive has been on leave for two weeks after he was stood down.