New ZealandAntarctic polar blast: Sea level snow in south possible, cold weekend for mostRain, strong wind and snow are on the cards this weekend.25 Jun 12:56 AM
New ZealandMan dead after Ute goes into West Coast riverThe incident happened on Wanganui Flat Rd at about 9.15am today.24 Jun 12:58 AM
New ZealandSoapy scandal: Free-for-all after failure to install coin machine at tourist showersLocals are taking advantage of new public showers in Blackball after building botch-up.23 Jun 02:58 AM
New ZealandFormer council chairman pinged over waste-dumpingThe West Coast Regional Council has thrown the book at the operators of a private dump.18 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandBlackball: The town of 300 that wouldn't dieThe West Coast town is said to be flourishing with houses being bought 'sight unseen'.17 Jun 07:18 PM
CrimeWest Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse chargesFour West Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse charges and have appeared in court.16 Jun 05:17 AM
New ZealandPolice continue investigating Gloriavale sexual and physical abuse allegationsPolice and Oranga Tamariki were on site at the community last month.15 Jun 06:00 PM
KahuRace bigotry alive and well on West Coast, health study findsA study of Māori living in the region finds racial bigotry poses a challenge for whānau.15 Jun 08:29 AM
New Zealand'Disrespectful': Rest home Covid vaccination disparity revealedThe delay in Auckland's rollout was having a big impact on flu vaccinations.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing helicopter search: Pilot found after chilly night grounded in remote AlpsHelicopter went missing just an hour after wedding party crashed onto golf course.12 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandGloriavale court action: Ex-member, leaders reach settlementAgreement reached at least until end of 2022.10 Jun 12:55 AM
New ZealandFire crews responding to blaze at old Inangahua Arms Hotel in ReeftonFire crews are at the scene of a large fire in Reefton this morning.09 Jun 07:53 PM
New ZealandPike River final sealing on hold – reportsPike River Recovery Agency officials remain tight-lipped.09 Jun 01:37 AM
New ZealandPolice spent $22,000 for a protest - but nobody turned upPolice had prepared for violent clashes.08 Jun 02:11 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Railway damage worse than first believedSouth Island's rail network took a battering.03 Jun 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealedShocking number of cases over the last decade.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answeredWe can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.01 Jun 07:10 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Rail network takes a batteringKiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.01 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandIwi step in to avert coup at West Coast Regional CouncilFour of the council's seven members were set to remove the chairman from the role.27 May 01:19 AM
New ZealandPregnant woman flown to Dunedin from Christchurch because of full NICUOne night this month, there were 54 babies in the NICU unit.27 May 12:09 AM
New Zealand'An emotional time': West Coast community rocked by rafter's deathThe man's body was found about 20km downstream of Griffin Flat.26 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandForest and Bird rejects council chair's 'conspiracy theory'Chairman Allan Birchfield is set to lose the leadership at a meeting next Monday.25 May 12:49 AM
New ZealandSnow for South Island, 'risks' for rest of NZ, as 'big low' loomsThe southeasterly will bring snow to the South Island and dry spells for the West Coast.24 May 10:49 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime: Herald podcast looks into Gloriavale sex abusers and secret communityHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks into Christian community Gloriavale's sex crimes24 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing rafter lost in Ahaura River enters day 2Police received a report that a man had fallen from a raft on Sunday.24 May 08:10 PM
New Zealand'Bullying behaviour': Leadership crisis at council could cost ratepayersThe council chief executive has been on leave for two weeks after he was stood down.21 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandWhere is the best place to see Wednesday's blood supermoon?See whether your region is among those best placed to witness the lunar display.20 May 08:33 PM
New ZealandGloriavale: Former members react to leadership's court claimsFormers members are pushing for a change of leadership.20 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandGloriavale unveiled: What life is really like inside controversial sectA former member has launched legal action, pushing for a change of leadership.19 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandRetreat from Pike River starting next weekThe families of the 29 victims of the 2010 disaster were notified of the move on Friday.18 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Almost broke me': 30 per cent rate rise divides councilAll discussions about rate increases are being held in workshops closed to the public.17 May 09:17 PM
New Zealand'I wish I never took her': 9-year-old was watching grandad whitebait before drowningEmily Branje died after being swept out to sea in September 2019.14 May 12:45 AM
New ZealandGloriavale: Police remain on site at under-fire Christian communityPolice remain on site at Gloriavale amid accusations of widespread abuse.12 May 11:10 PM
New ZealandMan admits indecently assaulting teenage boys at Gloriavale21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to sexual offending at Gloriavale Christian Community.12 May 06:05 AM
