New ZealandPike River: Evidence of further remains foundPolice hope drilling an additional borehole will reveal what caused the first explosion.18 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandFranz floodwalls have 20 years left, 'significant' hazard for townshipThe bed of the Waiho is rising at a rate of 180mm a year.16 Dec 07:31 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, slips affecting South Island roadsPolice are concerned about the risk of injury due to rockfall.15 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandSNAs great if you have the space: West Coast farmerKen Ferguson, of Waipuna Station, has 60ha set aside in significant natural areas.13 Dec 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNotorious killer may be recalled to prison after alleged parole breachMurderer Timothy Taylor has been charged with breaching his parole conditions.12 Dec 10:10 PM
New ZealandHot in the city: Summer scorcher to continueBeach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.10 Dec 04:47 AM
TravelShark attack penguin flown from West Cost to save rare birdThe penguin was flown 500km to Christchurch after a lucky escape from a shark.07 Dec 05:05 PM
New ZealandMoo Juice: Farmers adapting to new milk trendsMany across the nation are jumping on the non-homogenised milk bandwagon.07 Dec 05:00 PM
TravelŌpārara Arches 'bridge too far' for DoC redevelopmentThe one thing more fragile than the Park ecosystem was the brittle karst limestone.05 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandNZ's 'most isolated man' gets vaccinatedIt takes a two-day walk to get from the Long residence at Gorge River to the nearest town.03 Dec 04:20 AM
TravelUnwind in an alpine rainforest with New Zealand's best travel dealsWe bring you the best travel deals going.01 Dec 11:14 PM
New ZealandFour Hector's dolphins found dead on South Island beachesThe beachcast dolphins were found in the second half of November.01 Dec 10:12 PM
TravelHave dog, will travel: Pet-friendly hotels around New ZealandDon't leave your best friend behind this summer.29 Nov 11:55 PM
New ZealandTraffic lights call: South Island reacts to orangeWest Coast mayor relieved they aren't being "punished" in lead-up to Christmas.29 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandTemperature boost expected as rain hits West CoastSome rain was expected for Buller and Westland in the coming days but not as severe.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Investigation into Greymouth tyre fire handed over to policePolice will reportedly be following up on some leads.25 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandTemperatures to drop over the weekend in South, rise in the northOver 200mm is forecast to fall within three days on the West Coast.25 Nov 12:59 AM
TravelRoom Check: West Coast bach on Big Heart BeachBig skies and a welcome break at Big Heart Beach.24 Nov 04:49 AM
CommoditiesProspecting on West Coast surges as gold prices soarPlayers large and small are interested in the precious yellow metal.23 Nov 08:18 PM
New ZealandGloriavale school teacher admits assaulting pupilsThe victims were aged 9, 10 and 11-years-old.22 Nov 06:26 PM
New Zealand'Justice for our boys': Pike River families hope discovery of bodies could lead to prosecutionAngry father says officials told about bodies a decade ago.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Pike River recovery 'impossible'; families 'angry, gutted' as remains foundPolice say they're unable to recover the remains.17 Nov 02:25 AM
New ZealandSeven dead: Inquest opens into NZ tourist helicopter crashCoroner looks to see if industry can be made safer.14 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandMetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rainWarnings and watches are in place around the country.12 Nov 06:21 PM
New ZealandWhich DHB has the most unvaccinated staff?How many staff at your DHB aren't vaccinated?10 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil distances itself from vax comments by employeeCouple closed their gym because they don't want to exclude unvaccinated people.09 Nov 12:35 AM
TravelTried and tested travel itineraries for a flawless holidayIf you like the idea of a plan but you're not a planner these travel itineraries are ideal07 Nov 07:30 PM
TravelEnjoy a walk on the wild side at Cape Foulwind in WestportOn the notorious West Coast, the name Cape Foulwind shouldn't raise any eyebrows.07 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandGloriavale's anti-vaccine dilemma: Get the jab for teachers, or face losing its schoolsGloriavale located in an area that has one of the South Island's lowest vaccine rates.04 Nov 01:47 AM
Travel$100 handout for tourists visiting West Coast this summerThis isn't the first time the Coast has offered cash incentives to tourists.01 Nov 11:04 PM
TravelGet on board the world's most luxurious train journeysRelive the golden age of travel aboard one of the world's most luxurious train journeys.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale school teacher in court on assault chargesVigilant Standtrue says the "Lord" is helping him with legal representation.19 Oct 11:09 PM
New ZealandTop Towns: Dunedin leads the way for Covid vaccinations, Wellington closing inWellington has climbed six places since Friday and now sits in sixth place.19 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandRockfall still blocking State Highway 73 as helicopter called inRoad closed today and overnight.18 Oct 10:14 PM
