New ZealandPike River: More items dragged out for police"We haven't finished yet," recovery mission leader says.26 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandBrunner Mine disaster: 125 years since NZ's worst workplace accidentCoal miner John Pattinson died reading his Bible.25 Mar 05:30 AM
TravelCoast unhappy as KiwiRail cuts TranzAlpine scheduleThe Christchurch to Greymouth service will run only twice a week through the winter.24 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandHuman remains found in search for missing Canterbury tramperMarni Sheppeard was officially reported missing in January.23 Mar 11:06 PM
New ZealandLawyers asked to lead independent inquiry into issues arising at Gloriavale"There is no fetter on that inquiry."21 Mar 07:28 AM
New ZealandWikipedians invade West CoastEver wondered who's working to keep NZ information on Wikipedia accurate and up to date?19 Mar 06:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Year of hell': West Coast Brewery owner forced to sell over closed borderStuck in Toronto, a Canadian entrepreneur is selling his Westport brewery.17 Mar 04:26 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe investigating after digger operator dies on West Coast farmA police spokesperson said the person who died was a contractor working on his own.16 Mar 10:59 PM
AgribusinessFarmer threatens to burn forest over plunging values, biodiversity rulesA farming couple in financial strife say they're prepared to take drastic measures.16 Mar 12:33 AM
New ZealandDouble tragedy: How woman survived death of husband, son within 16 daysChristchurch woman Julie Zarifeh's new book outlines grief journey after double tragedy.10 Mar 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMurderer to walk free: Parole granted, killer 'focused on his future'Murderer Timothy Taylor is to be released on parole 21 years after killing Lisa Blakie09 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm going to die': 14-year-old's last words after Coast crashSimon Norris was staying at a friend's place when they decided to sneak out for a drive.07 Mar 07:36 PM
New ZealandTsunami threat downgraded after warning to WellingtoniansRegion was warned to expect strong, unpredictable currents after this morning's quakes.04 Mar 09:49 PM
EducationInside NZ's smallest school: Four pupils (and counting)The school was closed after funding was cut for a supervisor.03 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandTourism Minister to discuss support with struggling West Coast businessesThe region has been starved of its main source of income - foreign tourists.01 Mar 10:19 PM
New ZealandFreedom: Beached trawler finally refloatedThe Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.28 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandSummer is ending, but will the good weather stick around?Find out what your last days of summer will look like.26 Feb 06:45 PM
New ZealandGrounded: Fishing trawler stuck on remote beachIt's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".26 Feb 01:39 AM
New Zealand'Community fabric at risk': Glacier region drowning, hundreds of jobs lost16 per cent of businesses are no longer running at all and 73 per cent have reduced staff.24 Feb 07:05 PM
KahuMayors, Poutini Ngāi Tahu reject mention of other iwi in new West Coast district planMayors reject suggestion that councils should deal with iwi other than Poutini Ngāi Tahu.24 Feb 05:45 AM
New ZealandSummer scorcher: Christchurch NZ's warmest place, pushing 31CA foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.23 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandOne in hospital after house fire on West CoastTwo houses badly damaged in blaze.20 Feb 08:48 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Which surname rules the South Island?It is the most common in the Canterbury, Otago, West Coast and Nelson regions.18 Feb 07:32 PM
New ZealandFatal crash between car and van on West CoastThe crash happened on State Highway 6 at about 1.22pm on Wednesday.17 Feb 06:21 PM
New Zealand'Pride and sadness': Pike River team reaches planned furthest point in mineThe agency reached the roof fall, 2.260km up the drift access tunnel, on Tuesday.16 Feb 11:27 PM
TravelJourney back to the gold-digging, beer-swilling West CoastThere are many highlights in this Gold Rush town and one-time Kiwi pub capital.16 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington median house prices jump 27.7 per centLast month nearly 20 per cent of homes in the capital sold for $1 million or more.15 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandGloriavale: Ex-member takes landmark court action to remove leadershipJohn Ready wants the courts to step in over leadership concerns.10 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandHigh summer! Stellar week of sunshine on way for mostSplendid summer is here.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSinkhole on West Coast a 'wake-up call'A man at the Brunner Workingmen's Club exposed an underground cavern on the weekend.27 Jan 10:02 PM
New ZealandVentilation device installed 2000m up Pike River driftThe device, VCD2, was installed on Tuesday.27 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandRough weather on way for Wellington, parts of South IslandHeavy rain and strong winds are set to put a dampener on summer in parts of NZ today.23 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandDebris from storm closes popular cycle trail, roadHigh sea levels caused by adverse weather carried debris onto the road and cycle trail.20 Jan 08:56 PM
New ZealandWinter comes early: Summer snow in South IslandA cold snap brought around 8cm of snow to the Cardrona Alpine Resort today.19 Jan 12:27 AM
