The Wendy J ran aground and sank after its propeller snagged on rope.

Family of a missing fisherman are praying he returns home safely.

The search for two boaties missing in West Coast waters has been suspended overnight.

Jacinda Ardern looked a bit hesitant about a photo op involving whitewater rafting today.

The Jacinda roadshow packed out the Regent Theatre in Greymouth this morning.

Labour leader promises $20m upgrade for Buller Hospital and funding for cycle trails.

Jacinda Ardern says she refused first invitation to lead Labour.

Jacinda Ardern's campaign has taken her to the birthplace of the Labour Party.

32-year-old Dane Blake killed his 15-month-old son Leith Hutchinson in 2015.

Local says the bridge was "beyond its use-by date" and there had been previous crashes.

It's going to be a wild 24 hours in the west.

"Severe weather" warning: heavy rain in parts of Gisborne and northern Hawke's Bay.

New Zealand has a high chance of seeing warmer than average temperatures this spring.

Grey district councillors shocked at the state of parts of the CBD during a town walk.

Whitebait season off to good start, veteran says.

West Coast Whitebaiters have their nets ready for the season opening tomorrow morning.

Development West Coast back in the black with stable operational costs.

The West Coast has seen booms and busts but the beer has been flowing for 150 years.

A 46-year-old Westport motorcyclist is dead following a crash with another motorcyclist.

Retired Kiwi beekeeper accused of importing cocaine into Australia due in Perth court.

Westland District Council looks set to finish financial year almost $1 million in the red.

Firefighters say they had a bit of a chuckle with they arrived and found the "fire".

More than 1000 people turned up.

Simon Bastion is the new Westland District Council chief executive officer.

Bat attack that caused brain damage showed "extreme violence without provocation".

Children's schoolwork is suffering as rising rents force more low-income families to move.

WorkSafe NZ will not be taking action on a tragic river crossing near Harihari last year.

PM says cross-party deal on the Pike River Mine recovery won't make the mine any safer.

Withdraw of some students from NCEA put James Cook High School under statutory management.

Board officials refuse to discuss care of ill woman.