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.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWest Coast
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.
Race bigotry alive and well on West Coast, health study finds
A study of Māori living in the region finds racial bigotry poses a challenge for whānau.
'Disrespectful': Rest home Covid vaccination disparity revealed
The delay in Auckland's rollout was having a big impact on flu vaccinations.
Missing helicopter search: Pilot found after chilly night grounded in remote Alps
Helicopter went missing just an hour after wedding party crashed onto golf course.
Gloriavale court action: Ex-member, leaders reach settlement
Agreement reached at least until end of 2022.
Fire crews responding to blaze at old Inangahua Arms Hotel in Reefton
Fire crews are at the scene of a large fire in Reefton this morning.
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.
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
What caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answered
We can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.
Canterbury flooding: Rail network takes a battering
KiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.
Iwi step in to avert coup at West Coast Regional Council
Four of the council's seven members were set to remove the chairman from the role.
Pregnant woman flown to Dunedin from Christchurch because of full NICU
One night this month, there were 54 babies in the NICU unit.
'An emotional time': West Coast community rocked by rafter's death
The man's body was found about 20km downstream of Griffin Flat.
Forest and Bird rejects council chair's 'conspiracy theory'
Chairman Allan Birchfield is set to lose the leadership at a meeting next Monday.
Snow for South Island, 'risks' for rest of NZ, as 'big low' looms
The southeasterly will bring snow to the South Island and dry spells for the West Coast.
A Moment In Crime: Herald podcast looks into Gloriavale sex abusers and secret community
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks into Christian community Gloriavale's sex crimes
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.
Where is the best place to see Wednesday's blood supermoon?
See whether your region is among those best placed to witness the lunar display.
Gloriavale: Former members react to leadership's court claims
Formers members are pushing for a change of leadership.
Gloriavale unveiled: What life is really like inside controversial sect
A former member has launched legal action, pushing for a change of leadership.
Retreat from Pike River starting next week
The families of the 29 victims of the 2010 disaster were notified of the move on Friday.
'Almost broke me': 30 per cent rate rise divides council
All discussions about rate increases are being held in workshops closed to the public.
'I wish I never took her': 9-year-old was watching grandad whitebait before drowning
Emily Branje died after being swept out to sea in September 2019.
Gloriavale: Police remain on site at under-fire Christian community
Police remain on site at Gloriavale amid accusations of widespread abuse.
Man admits indecently assaulting teenage boys at Gloriavale
21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to sexual offending at Gloriavale Christian Community.
Covid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one go
Some DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.
The late John McCombe: Legendary snapper and a tremendous all-round guy
.John McCombe was an award-winning photographer who died in late April.