New ZealandMonth's worth of rain in a day: Half a metre to fall on West CoastEastern regions in the North Island set to see mid to high 20s tomorrow.31 Oct 10:03 PM
TravelBird of the Year: Where to spot the rock wren in the wildThe pīwauwau rock wren has been crowned a 'rock star' of the avian world.31 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Hot and humid conditions bring rain, wind and thunderstormsAn airmass from Queensland and Coral Sea brings hot weather with rain and wind watches.28 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandJailed Gloriavale child sex offender loses fight to keep name secretMan serving two years and nine months for offending against a girl under the age of 12.27 Oct 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘It’s bloody tragic’: 23 million-year-old fossil hacked out of West Coast riverbankNew York Times: Two men used a rock saw to remove the whale fossil in broad daylight.26 Oct 06:47 PM
Travel$90k salary, picturesque site: Why have only 3 people applied for this job?You'd think New Zealanders would be jumping on the new gold rush like it was 1865.24 Oct 08:13 PM
New ZealandThree critical in two crashesA motorbike and SUV collided in Westport and the Ōpōtiki crash involved a single vehicle.21 Oct 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: The 'summer switch' about to bring warm days to NZAfter a chilly start, the back-half of October marks a slide into summery temperatures.16 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandTwo die in crashes in Palmerston North and West CoastIn Palmerston North, man died after car mounted path; West Coast crash was in Charleston.14 Oct 07:15 PM
New ZealandCatch of the day: MPI snares skipper and boat in marine reserveFishing vessel tows net for 11km through marine reserve.13 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandGloriavale leaders admit mishandling sex abuse casesGloriavale leaders say they were unaware of the extent of abuse until two years ago.13 Oct 05:14 AM
TravelHot tubs and cool attractions at Rainforest RetreatRoad-tripping on the West Coast? Make a pit stop at this affordable retreat.12 Oct 09:52 PM
New ZealandMum gives evidence at inquest into shaking death of Greymouth toddlerThe inquest into the fatal shaking death of toddler Leith Hutchison continues in Greymouth10 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandProposed new hydro scheme revealed for Grey ValleyThe West Coast pays some of the highest average costs for electricity in New Zealand.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale wins milk battle - on condition no child labour used on farmsMilk giant stopped milk collection from farms after child labour allegations.04 Oct 01:15 AM
New ZealandGloriavale funded community living costs with millions in government moneyGloriavale's barrister says the trust's main source of income is its farming businesses.30 Sep 05:12 AM
New ZealandShock move at Pike River Mine: Police announce further borehole drillingSome families still hope that a criminal prosecution will be possible.29 Sep 09:00 PM
New Zealand'He is always respectful of girls' - Gloriavale leader's granddaughter defends him in courtCourage said she was happy to obey Gloriavale's men but was not without choices.29 Sep 05:14 PM
New Zealand'Insane': Gloriavale member says allegations against community are 'laughable'Vigilant Standtrue wrote a book about how to train children - but leaders found out.28 Sep 05:54 PM
New ZealandBilingual road sign proposal sparks 'unfortunate' race comments onlineThe issue arose last week at a meeting of the West Coast Regional Transport Committee.27 Sep 06:45 PM
New Zealand'They'll have no bloody idea': Councillors question bilingual road sign proposalInitially, it would focus on 'wayfinding' and roadworks signs, or even welcome signs.25 Sep 08:11 PM
New ZealandGloriavale leaver given one week off work for the birth of her childThe mum believes the early separation from her eldest child has had an ongoing effect.21 Sep 07:50 AM
New ZealandGloriavale children frequently smacked, court toldSpankings with 'big wooden spoons' common in the Christian community, witness sobs.20 Sep 06:44 PM
New ZealandOne dead in crash on West Coast, another person critical in Ashburton crashA person has been killed in a crash in the Grey District, West Coast, early this morning.17 Sep 07:50 PM
New ZealandGloriavale Christian School principal hits out at criticsNew principal has accused people of making a co-ordinated effort to shut the school down.15 Sep 07:59 AM
TravelAre these the 'best' photos of the West Coast region?A new competition had Kiwis compete to capture the Glacier Country.08 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandSerial absconder who evaded armed police in remote bush for two days caughtTramper who encountered man troubled by sanitised police version of events.07 Sep 10:35 PM
New ZealandSexual harassment of Gloriavale workers a 'normal' occurrence, court hearsEmployment court told Gloriavale leaders would grab girl's bottoms and unzip dresses.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWettest West Coast winter on record - over a metre of rainHokitika recorded 1176mm of rain for the past three months.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was so angry I wanted to expose them': Gloriavale dad's life turnaroundClem Ready gives evidence at Gloriavale employment dispute court case.05 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandTramper missing for two night in Westland bush found by searchersThe man spent two nights in the 'unforgiving terrain' before being rescued.05 Sep 05:35 AM
New ZealandGivealittle for ex-Gloriavale women in bid to support families during lengthy Employment Court battleVirginia Courage was born and raised in Gloriavale but left in fear of her kids' safety.31 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandWhy Pearl Valor stayed at Gloriavale - and the horrors that made her leavePearl Valor shares more about her life at the controversial Gloriavale Christian commune.31 Aug 03:57 AM
New ZealandGloriavale leaver recalls life of fear, rife 'sexual abuse' by leaders, menEmotional Gloriavale leaver alleges sex abuse, forced labour, 'shaming' rife in community.30 Aug 09:14 PM
