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![West Coast iwi leaders cop ‘racist, revolting, hate-filled’ emails](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
West Coast iwi leaders cop ‘racist, revolting, hate-filled’ emails
The email tirade was allegedly generated by a single individual.
![House prices flat in May, buyers taking time to make decisions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
House prices flat in May, buyers taking time to make decisions
May-laise: A soggy month for many in the housing market.
![15 hours of non-stop rain: Heavy rain warnings in force for west of country, strong winds hit Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
15 hours of non-stop rain: Heavy rain warnings in force for west of country, strong winds hit Auckland
Residents at the top of the South Island could see up to 170mm of rain.
![Discover which students moving for university are least likely to return home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Discover which students moving for university are least likely to return home
There's no shortage of opportunities for graduates wanting a start in the regions.
![Retired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Retired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat
'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'
![Woman electrocuted by etching machine salvaged from dumpster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Woman electrocuted by etching machine salvaged from dumpster
Christine Rowley was found dead in her Inangahua Junction, West Coast store.
![Gang boss with fake motorbike licence unhappy he must now do the time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gang boss with fake motorbike licence unhappy he must now do the time
Albert Epere argued community work was unfair.
![Shane Jones’ secret lunches with West Coast mine bosses not publicised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Shane Jones’ secret lunches with West Coast mine bosses not publicised
Regional Development Minister says he wanted to avoid a media circus.
![Coroner hears young man mocked, shamed and beaten during his life at Gloriavale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coroner hears young man mocked, shamed and beaten during his life at Gloriavale
Sincere Standtrue's sister reveals the way he was treated at Gloriavale before he died.
!['We need help': Waiho Flat landowners' angst over flood strategy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We need help': Waiho Flat landowners' angst over flood strategy
'We’re watching our money going down the river every time it floods.'
![The small West Coast town sitting on a valuable mineral](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The small West Coast town sitting on a valuable mineral
It's used in everything from mobile phones to solar panels and electric vehicles.
![Suspicious E. coli levels at Franz Josef](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Suspicious E. coli levels at Franz Josef
Further inquiries are ongoing 'to pinpoint' the source of the contamination.
!['Who's going to watch him?': Butcher who murdered his wife could be released](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Who's going to watch him?': Butcher who murdered his wife could be released
Peter Lamont broke three knives when stabbing his wife 25 times at their West Coast home.
!['Very pleased': West Coast flood protection weathers the storm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Very pleased': West Coast flood protection weathers the storm
Flood defences across southern Westland stood the test of last week's bad weather.
![House sales, listings up, but should you sell now or wait?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
House sales, listings up, but should you sell now or wait?
Be cool-headed, economist advises sellers as more homes go on the market.
![Gloriavale school warned Ministry of Education compliance plan not viable](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gloriavale school warned Ministry of Education compliance plan not viable
The plan was simply a list of actions, without timeframes or concrete details.
![Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains
People ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.
![Marlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Marlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelled
Restrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.
!['Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.
![West Coast butter exports soar: Spreading the Westgold word in the US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
West Coast butter exports soar: Spreading the Westgold word in the US
Costco and Walmart lap up Westgold butter, what's next for this NZ brand?
![Communities on standby with heavier rain to come; North Island in for a pummelling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Communities on standby with heavier rain to come; North Island in for a pummelling
The North Island will get the worst of the weather tomorrow and into Friday.