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West Coast company bringing the benefits of mānuka to people through oils.
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South Island’s million dollar streets revealed
New property data shows record levels of streets where average house prices top $1m.
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Wild weather: Harbour Bridge speed restrictions, Cook Strait ferries cancelled, horror flight to Queenstown
The wild weather's causing travel disruption with cancelled flights and ferries.
‘Bad blood’ between brothers after building firm break-up
West Coast brothers part ways in business, but meet in court dispute.
Parts of NZ brace for fresh round of severe weather - who's in for a direct hit?
The brief reprieve in weather is short-lived as more nastiness arrives tomorrow.
A new foul weather system is looming - here's where rain and wind will hit
Brief reprieve in weather before new round of nastiness arrives tomorrow.
The places in New Zealand where patients are 100km from a doctor
Shortage is especially acute on South Island's West Coast.
‘Huge job’ to get Haast Pass reopened
The West Coast to Otago-Queenstown route is closed after torrential rain.
Pike River families call for political unity on corporate manslaughter law
Calls come after Whakaari/White Island charges were dismissed.
Road workers race to restore SH6 link to West Coast after flooding
'We've had two excavators, five trucks, two loaders and a [bulldozer] all working on it.'
Army bridge builder nails Black Ferns XV
Laura Bayfield: 'A lot of the values align between rugby and the army'.
Spring storm: Record heat for east, rain, wind alerts for south, then snow
Fresh warnings have been issued as another round of potentially damaging winds hit.
Franz Josef pilot tragedy: Loss “hard to believe” for family a year after fatal mountain crash
Family of pilot Tim Gibb - killed in a plane crash last year - pay tribute.
House sales finally get a spring in their step
New house sales figures show where to grit your teeth — and where to get a bargain.
Mystery solved: Greymouth 'HELP' message revealed as children's prank
The message sparked an extensive search over the weekend.
Gloriavale leader Peter Righteous suffered punctured lung in crash after local fundraising event
Three people were involved in a car crash on the South Island's West Coast.
Gloriavale leader allegedly injured in West Coast car crash
Three people were involved in a car crash on the South Island's West Coast.
Search finds nothing of significance after mysterious 'HELP' sign spotted in sand
A search team touched down to look for anyone in trouble.
Gloriavale man says he indecently assaulted girls to 'boost their confidence'
The beatings would often be followed by a lecture by the man.
The great chase: Big game fishermen descend on West Coast town
Anglers take to the sea hunting giant bluefin tuna.
Harold the Giraffe's caravan for sale
Tricky time for the West Coast Life Education operation, which relies on sponsors to run.
Security of West Coast highway a ‘grave concern’
Security of West Coast highway a ‘grave concern’.
'End of a challenging time' - Govt ditches all remaining Covid restrictions
It comes as reported cases and hospitalisations have been trending up in past two weeks.
Winter is often the West Coast's driest season – go, go now!
Home to some of NZ's must-see landmarks and notably light on tourists right now.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
West Coast’s rental market 'worst it’s ever been'
'I’ve never seen it like this before - it’s the worst it’s ever been.'
Landfill worker critical after being ‘overcome by fumes’
Firefighters rescued the man in West Coast incident; he is critically ill in hospital.
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple accused of indecently assaulting 10 girls
Court documents allege the 83-year-old is accused of 24 charges of indecent assault.
Gloriavale leader heads to Greymouth District Court
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple heads into the Greymouth District Court. Video / George Heard
'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nears
MetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.
‘Massive gap’ around Westport flood protection expectations
Westport residents to be waiting until 2024 to find out how they will be flood-protected.
Weather: Frosty NZ morning to develop into clear skies and sunshine
No severe weather watches or warnings are in place over New Zealand this weekend.
We bet you haven't done this at a NZ beach yet
Duke's taking you for a ride that's unlike anything else you'll find in New Zealand.
Employment Court ruling: School at Gloriavale under review
Six Gloriavale leavers were employees and not volunteers, Employment Court found.