Greymouth water rescue turns out to be a log, not person
The object had been bobbing up and down about 500 metres from the shoreline.
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West Coast hammered by 'exceptional' rainfall
A state of emergency is in place for the district.
Cruel curse strikes West Coast family again
Samarra Wright watched her mother die of motor neuron disease. Now she has it too.
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Teacher forcibly kissed 9yo schoolgirl
She was scared and when she tried to run away, she noticed the man's exposed penis.
Carpet layer overcome by fumes in Greymouth
The man was transported to Grey Base Hospital on Tuesday afternoon by St John.
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Warm and clear weather to continue
Warm and clear conditions are set to continue late into the week for much of NZ.
Get out the sunscreen, it's sunshine for all
Thames, Alexandra and Wanaka are all expected to get to 28C today.
Pike River families shocked by new evidence in photo
Photo of electrical cabinet that may have sparked explosion has been given to police.
Boy found after six-hour search in West Coast bush
The boy went missing about 11.30am while walking around the Waiuta area.
Christmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for some
Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south
Thunderstorms set to strike South Island's West Coast
Thunderstorms to batter the West Coast of the South Island in the next 24 hours
Re-enactment of women's historic vote dash
Next Wednesday is the 125th of women's first voting to choose New Zealand MPs.
Petrol station at risk as firefighters battle house blaze
As many as 32 firefighters were battling a blaze at a house near Greymouth.
Bakery burglary: 300kg safe stolen in Greymouth, no dough found
Police believe heavy machinery was involved in the West Coast heist.
11 VC winners from New Zealand
Eleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I
Brothers accused of Greymouth assaults
Brothers accused of assaulting three men in Greymouth over weekend.
One in serious condition after six men attacked in Greymouth
Two men charged with assault with intent to injure are due to appear in court tomorrow.
SH7 between Greymouth and Reefton reopened
Police responded to reports of a firearm being discharged in the area.
Watch: MPI investigates cow clamping
Claims a South Westland farmer left cow hoisted for long time being investigated.
Police name 22-year-old Greymouth crash victim
Jason Anthony McDonald of Runanga died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Young man dies two days after crash near Greymouth
Man who died after crashing on Sunday was a tragic loss of a young life: Police
TranzAlpine: Protestations of a proud Kiwi
Justine Tyerman has some uncharitable thoughts on the magnificent TranzAlpine train trip.
Mum's bedside vigil as jockey battles head injury after horrific spill
Prognosis looks bright for injured Whanganui jockey Sarah Macnab
What happened? Police seek witnesses to 'incident'
Police won't say what is alleged to have occurred in the early morning 'incident'.
Wanganui lose Hart but show heart to hold off West Coast
Captain ruled out before kickoff, but Wanganui still keep control for bonus point win.
Rugby: Wanganui's trip into the unknown to face West Coast
Lack of footage from opening round leaves coach in the dark about opponents.
'Flaked out': Rugby player has heart attack on field for second time
It's the second time the West Coast sportsman has collapsed on the field in two years.
Mate gave killer murder weapon
Tony Moore gave his mate a loaded gun he used to execute a Greymouth mum
$65m bailouts for Unitec, Whitireia polytechnics
Commissioner will probably take over Wellington Institute of Technology and Whitireia.