TranzAlpine: Protestations of a proud Kiwi
Justine Tyerman has some uncharitable thoughts on the magnificent TranzAlpine train trip.
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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.
Teenagers charged with aggravated robbery in Greymouth
The elderly Greymouth man was assaulted during the robbery on Sunday, August 19.
Murdered Greymouth man a 'loved son and great father'
The family have asked for privacy while the investigation continues.
Polytech second-half rolls jump with free fees
Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.
Smash and grab nets $3000 of cigarettes
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Teen charged with murder
A 41-year-old man was found with critical injuries on Cowper St about 2am this morning.
Homicide inquiry after stabbed man dies in Greymouth
The victim was taken to nearby Grey Base Hospital about 2am but died shortly afterwards.
Man with stab wounds dies in Grey Base Hospital
A man has been fatally stabbed in Greymouth.
Lamented death of the match-day programme
The shift to e-programmes has sports memorabilia collectors outraged.
Pike River Mine concept plan for re-entry completed
Andrew Little will meet with family representatives today to get the all clear.
Man charged with arson after fire in Greymouth
A 55-year-old man has been charged with arson and burglary.
Watch: Greymouth commercial building fire 'deliberately lit'
Fifty firefighters worked to contain the blaze on Tainui Street.
Second tunnel an option for Pike River re-entry
The families are waiting for Pike River Minister Andrew Little to give final go-ahead.
Man jailed for 17 years after mum killed in 'cold blood'
Kids were in the house when George "Sean" Warren shot pleading mother dead.
$200,000 jewellery heists: Man arrested
Man arrested after five months on run in case of jewellery thefts worth over $200,000.
The Big Read: Gloriavale wants to be left alone
Gloriavale: "If you were sorry for our loss, you wouldn't pester us like you do."
Courts again rule on Hobson's 1840 proclamation
Māori did not cede sovereignty to the Crown, claims Allistair Patrick Brooker.
Shock guilty plea: Woman shot dead in own home
George Warren admits shooting Greymouth woman dead inside home where children were.
Heroic bridge rescue earns teen Royal Humane Society medal
Local police have called diesel mechanic apprentice Andrew Field's action "heroic"
Never before seen footage of intact body in Pike River mine to be released
Helen Kelly documentary maker claims to have footage of body inside Pike River mine.
Distress beacons can save lives: Rescue centre
Two hunters were rescued on the West Coast, north of Haast, yesterday morning.
Aussie paramedic killed while abseiling in New Zealand
They were on an adventure of a lifetime, then in an instant, the unthinkable happened.
Woman falls 100m to her death while canyoning
A canyoning trip turned to tragedy when woman fell to her death.
Cops foil naked man's dash from the dock
Arrested man seen ranting in court before ripping off prison gown and making naked escape.
New Zealand's scenic mountain crossing
The panoramic open carriages of the TranzAlpine crosses New Zealand's Southern Alps at a leisurely pace. Your eyes will wish it went slower.
Four out of five polytechnics face losses by 2022
Polytech and vocational training leaders meet in Manukau tomorrow to map a survival plan.