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
New ZealandMonteith's brewery gifted to the CoastThe Greymouth brewery dates back to 1868; Monteith's was founded on the Coast.17 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandMonster waves 10m-high possible amid wild weatherGiant swells and 10m waves in southwest NZ possible amid bout of wild mid-week weather.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHokitika councillor's brush with death after freak lawnmower accidentA small stone, flicked off a blade, nearly killed Hokitika councillor Latham Martin.15 Jan 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLeigh Hart: A laugh over beer and chipsComedian Leigh Hart talks through his journey to becoming a beer and chips magnate.15 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeet the Kiwis living with worse mobile coverage than the developing worldThe Government is forking out $270m in a race to end mobile black spots by 2022.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's desperate down there': West Coast town hanging on for Govt helpUnless promised life support comes through, Franz Josef will flatline, councillor says.12 Jan 12:56 AM
TravelCoast to Coast: Surviving and thriving on a 243km challengeAer you up to cycling, walking and kayaking across the South Island in four days?08 Jan 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New ZealandThere are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.08 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelFive geothermal hotspots for summerFrom established attractions to remote pools - there's something for everyone.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAir care: Taking to the skies with the Flying DoctorsThe service is getting busier - and more expensive to run.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 7000+ lightning strikes, 8C below average in placesSevere thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.04 Jan 05:31 AM
New ZealandDramatic pic shows injured climbers roped to side of mountainThe pair, hurt in a rockslide, were forced to spend the night huddling at 1800m.01 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue: Climbers caught in terrifying Mt Cook rockfallActivating distress signal probably saved lives, rescuers say.31 Dec 04:18 AM
New ZealandConcerns NZ tourist town will 'shrivel up and die' if borders stay closedThe West Coast has had a challenging year with no foreign visitors since March.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPart of West Coast's main highway to stay closed through afternoonState Highway 6 is shut at the Fox River bridge.24 Dec 12:33 AM
New ZealandCrashing petrels moving south as lights dimmed in PunakaikiEach year they leave their homes and fly to feeding grounds across the Pacific Ocean.23 Dec 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer Gloriavale member: 'Sex was talked about at every meal'Former member alleges incest, sexual assault, child abuse, and bullying.23 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWest Coast councils divided over Airbnb regulationSome are urging a crackdown on Airbnb while others prefer a hands-off approach.23 Dec 03:09 AM
New Zealand'He failed to keep children safe': Gloriavale principal stood down amid child abuse investigationFaithful Pilgrim did not secure the safety and wellbeing of learners, leavers tell.21 Dec 07:23 PM
New ZealandFound: Ex-Gloriavale member missing for a weekConcerns were raised after Peter Faithful went missing on December 12.20 Dec 10:19 PM
New ZealandConcern for ex-Gloriavale man missing in ChristchurchAn unwell man who lived at Gloriavale for 40 years has not been seen since Saturday.16 Dec 11:15 PM
TravelGO NZ: The perfect challenge to end a challenging yearEven when you think you can't go any further, you can.15 Dec 04:10 AM
