Gloriavale founder had failings but still a positive force, court told
Hopeful Christian was sentenced to five years in prison on charges of indecent assault.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWest Coast
Crown knew details of Gloriavale founder’s crimes in mid-90s, court told
The Crown 'dropped the ball' by failing to help the community deal with sexual abuse.
Weather: Heavy rain and high winds on the way
Batten down the hatches if you're in the South Island.
'Anxious and angry': Downpour floods streets with sewage, locals claim
Flooding comes after 2021 event devastated town.
Lightning strikes over South Island as rain drenches coast
MetService lifted a severe thunderstorm watch for Westland and part of Fiordland.
Almost a million lightning strikes over Tasman Sea, storm heads for NZ
'Thunderstorms will become more widespread and active over much of NZ in the coming days.'
Fate of whale fossil taken from West Coast river unknown
Man removed a whale fossil from a riverbank at Little Wanganui on the West Coast.
Gloriavale leader says much criticism of Christian community valid
Howard Temple is saddened by the harm done during a 'dark period' in Gloriavale's history.
'Fears for my safety': Caravan park attacker paroled
Blair Wiremu Tamihana locked woman in caravan and told her she would die.
Top judge visits Gloriavale - what she saw in the secretive sect
Chief Employment Court Judge is taken on tour of Gloriavale Christian community
Kawatiri Coastal Trail: New Buller cycle trail 22km closer to NZ Great Ride
The Buller communities a family-friendly cycle link between them.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.
Coast to Coast 2023: Hundreds cross starting line of legendary challenge
The extreme endurance race is now in its 41st year of contention.
Greymouth tornado: Shocking footage shows twister ripping through school
The tornado tore through the school shortly before 1am.
Tasman, West Coast motorists warned amid slips and flooding not to travel unless 'absolutely essential'
Police are urging motorists to obey signage that says roads are closed.
Great escape: Sodden holidaymakers cause traffic congestion north of Auckland
State Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.
Jail time for 'respected' West Coast man, 88, for sexual abuse
Allan William Walton got more than seven years for abusing 11 people since the 1950s.
It's not all about the bike: Four days on the West Coast Wilderness Trail
On the Wilderness Trail the weather, and the wildlife, is full of surprises.
Judge to visit Gloriavale to understand 'servitude' claims
Chief Employment Court Judge will visit secretive Gloriavale Christian Community in Feb
Devil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyer
Nigel Hampton KC opens up on career’s highs and lows after 100-plus murder trials.
Fossil hunters should be ‘strung and quartered’
Whale fossil was not only one taken by two offenders.
Bribery and corruption: Council executive gave $7m contract to cake decorator
Vivek Goel and co-accused faced multiple charges of corruption and bribery.
Away from the manger: Family plan baby’s first backcountry Christmas in West Coast bivvy
Parents of a six-month-old have chosen some Christmas accommodation with a difference.
Guilty: Drunk driver who killed grandmother admits causing crash
Brian Lewis also seriously injured two teenagers when he crossed centreline.
Hokitika teenager arrested for supplying MDMA
The arrest follows the execution of search warrants in the area this morning.
'Stunned, confused': Occupant of shot-up house speaks out
Bullets whistled past within centimetres of people as they slept.
West Coast celebrates as visitor spend returns to pre-pandemic levels
International visitors are back as are new attractions and sweet treats.
Police continue investigation into Hokitika teen Layk Scowen’s death
Police were called to an address after the sudden death of an 18-year-old last Friday
One dead in housetruck fire on the West Coast
Police are investigating the cause of the overnight fire in the Buller district.
Fossil thieves' fate undecided
Authorities have yet to decide the fate of the men who stole an ancient whale fossil.
Final broadcast for iconic Greymouth building
Diggers ripped open the old two-storey building.
Glacier Trail: West Coast asks for $60m cycle trail to Fox
An ambitious scenic cycle trail has passed the first hurdle.