Intruder found standing over baby's cot
A terrified Auckland mother was bashed in the head after confronting an intruder she found standing over her baby's cot on Father's Day, police say.
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Delivered to police in back of chiller van
Two men who stole a car and dog were delivered to police in the back of a chiller van after a spectacular citizens' arrest in South Westland.
New marine reserves on West Coast opened
Five new marine reserves have been officially opened on the West Coast today.
Gunpoint robbery for $100 in coins
A man has made off with $100 in coins after robbing a West Coast dairy at gunpoint last night, police say.
West Coast man cut out of truck
A man has been cut out of his truck after it crashed on the West Coast this morning, injuring both his legs.
Small Business: Crossing the ditch - Shane Wratt, Glasseye Creek Sauce Co
Shane Wratt is the founder of the West Coast-born sauce maker the Glasseye Creek Sauce Co.
Police can't find shouting elderly driver
Police were unable to find the elderly woman who was driving around Cobden on Saturday afternoon yelling at people out the car window.
Teen burned as party prank backfires
A Hokitika teenager suffered serious burns after a party prank backfired in Kokatahi.
Mooning teen's bad escape bid
A 19-year-old man who dropped his pants in front of a police patrol car tried to escape, but was foiled by his trousers around his ankles.
Man arrested after quad bike chase
Westport police say an 18-year-old on a quad bike who was arrested after driving around in circles on the street at 12.30am may have been trying to bait police.
Exodus from Gloriavale
The high number of babies being born in a reclusive Christian community on the West Coast is likely to offset any exodus, says someone who left.
Families leave Gloriavale community
Former Gloriavale Christian Community members have revealed that hundreds have left since its early days, including several families in the past year or so.
A home with real class
A historic NZ school with large playgrounds and a swimming pool is for sale for the same price as a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Auckland.
Religious group set to drill oil well
A company owned by the Gloriavale Christian Community, on the West Coast, expects to drill a new oil well this spring with a rig that has recently arrived from Korea.
Gloriavale firm to start oil drilling on West Coast
A company owned by the Gloriavale Christian Community expects to drill a new oil well this spring with a rig that has recently arrived from Korea.
Doco sheds light on secluded Kiwi sect
A new documentary follows the six-week courtship and marriage of a young couple at the Gloriavale Christian sect, after its leaders opened the doors to a film crew.
'Fed up' miners seek redundancy
An overwhelming number of experienced Stockton mineworkers have volunteered for redundancy because they're fed up, says a worker.
Train driver oblivious to car smash
A train driver was unaware that a car had crashed into the side of his coal train near Greymouth.
High on the South's rugged majesty
Awe-inspiring mountain country amply rewards tramper Conor MacHugh.
Missing American tourist found
A 24-year-old tourist from the United States has has gone missing on the West Coast, police say.
Fired-up MP defends crossing floor
Fired-up West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor says he would probably have crossed the floor in Parliament last night with or without the blessing of the Labour Party.
SH6 closed by rockfall
A large rockfall near Mount Aspiring has closed State Highway 6 south of Makarora until at least midday tomorrow.
Food's brewed wild escort
Elisabeth Easther is introduced to the beers that are in the market for perfect suitors.