'They'll have no bloody idea': Councillors question bilingual road sign proposal
Initially, it would focus on 'wayfinding' and roadworks signs, or even welcome signs.
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Gloriavale leaver given one week off work for the birth of her child
The mum believes the early separation from her eldest child has had an ongoing effect.
Gloriavale children frequently smacked, court told
Spankings with 'big wooden spoons' common in the Christian community, witness sobs.
One dead in crash on West Coast, another person critical in Ashburton crash
A person has been killed in a crash in the Grey District, West Coast, early this morning.
Gloriavale Christian School principal hits out at critics
New principal has accused people of making a co-ordinated effort to shut the school down.
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A new competition had Kiwis compete to capture the Glacier Country.
Serial absconder who evaded armed police in remote bush for two days caught
Tramper who encountered man troubled by sanitised police version of events.
Sexual harassment of Gloriavale workers a 'normal' occurrence, court hears
Employment court told Gloriavale leaders would grab girl's bottoms and unzip dresses.
Wettest West Coast winter on record - over a metre of rain
Hokitika recorded 1176mm of rain for the past three months.
'I was so angry I wanted to expose them': Gloriavale dad's life turnaround
Clem Ready gives evidence at Gloriavale employment dispute court case.
Tramper missing for two night in Westland bush found by searchers
The man spent two nights in the 'unforgiving terrain' before being rescued.
Givealittle for ex-Gloriavale women in bid to support families during lengthy Employment Court battle
Virginia Courage was born and raised in Gloriavale but left in fear of her kids' safety.
Why Pearl Valor stayed at Gloriavale - and the horrors that made her leave
Pearl Valor shares more about her life at the controversial Gloriavale Christian commune.
Gloriavale leaver recalls life of fear, rife 'sexual abuse' by leaders, men
Emotional Gloriavale leaver alleges sex abuse, forced labour, 'shaming' rife in community.
Gloriavale's Pearl Valor - from famed TV wedding to leaving the commune
Gloriavale TV bride speaks about why she left the community where she was born and raised.
Ex-Gloriavale dad opens up on why he fled sect
Leaders would "utterly go off at the girls" if meals were ever served late or overcooked.
Gloriavale leaver: 'I knew I would be expected to have child after child - no choice'
Gloriavale leaver tells her story of 'servitude' and 'forced labour' in Employment Court.
Insurance boss: Flood cover won't continue being universally available
IAG calls on government to stop allowing building in flood-prone areas.
'One-in-100-year event': Hundreds evacuated in Nelson after river breaches banks
Niwa has warned of a '48-hour deluge' for the northern and western South Island.
'The best father': Pilot killed in crash leaves huge hole in family and community
Family of Franz Josef pilot Tim Gibb - killed in a plane crash last week - pay tribute.
Gloriavale leaders want judge to stand aside: She won't
After success of men's case against Gloriavale workers' status, six women file lawsuit.
Groundswell's West Coast letter 'absolute fear-mongering'
Groundswell letter about draft Te Tai o Poutini Plan described as "mischief-making".
Gloriavale milk row: No child labour used on farms, court hears
Losing $9m a year contract would be 'devastating if not fatal blow' for community.
Diesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance procedures
Talleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.
Police appeal for information on historical sexual offending on West Coast
The offending would've taken place between the 1950s through to the 1980s
Busted water tank at Kāinga Ora home leads to asbestos fears, weeks in motels
The nightmare started a month ago when the water tank in a West Coast home burst.
'Don't die, I love you': Teen's desperate words to mate, 14, who had never driven before
A 14yo who had apparently not driven before died while sneaking a drive with his friend.
School holidays to start with snow, rain and wind across NZ
Severe weather watches and warnings and Harbour Bridge speed limits reduced.
Snowy start to school holidays expected
Between 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.
Two injured people found day after vehicle crashes down bank
Emergency services were alerted to the crash at 9.20 this morning.
Paparoa Track: Why DoC's newest Great Walk might be its best
In spite of its recent addition, the Paparoa is already the fourth busiest Great Walk.
Swimmer missing at waterfall, second person plucked to safety
Search and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.
Person dies in caravan fire in Blackball on West Coast
Four fire crews were called to Clifford St at 4.05pm.
11 deaths, 4404 new cases today amid nursing 'crisis' warning
The Covid case numbers update comes as a nurses' union warns of a chronic lack of staff.