New ZealandCat burning suspect identifiedGreymouth police have identified a suspect they believe is responsible for burning a cat last week and say they are confident of making an arrest.23 May 03:56 AM
TravelKia ora: Fox Glacier townshipThousands visit the ice in this world-famous beauty spot, writes Elisabeth Easther.22 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandImpatient drivers barge through gatesImpatient motorists have been ignoring overnight road closures at the Haast Pass, some forcing the gates open to travel through the damaged highway.13 May 06:10 AM
New ZealandDog rescued from mine shaftThe Greymouth Volunteer Fire Bridge had to be called in to rescue Coire the black labrador from an abandoned mine shaft in bush at the top of Power Road on Saturday morning.12 May 02:32 AM
TravelSouth Island: Taking a trip on the slow trainPatrice Gaffaney enjoys the pleasures of a day-long TranzAlpine rail trip through the scenic wonders of the Southern Alps.11 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandTrout to be fed poison to assess 1080 risksPellets laced with 1080 poison will be fed to trout to assess potential risks from the planned massive dump of the pesticide in native forests.10 May 12:12 AM
New ZealandFergusons Bush reserve now 'an eyesore'Fergusons Bush scenic reserve has lost a bit of its majesty after scores of trees were toppled in the Easter storm.03 May 01:19 AM
New ZealandWinds tear up landscapeParts of the West Coast landscape has been drastically altered, with whole forests flattened and the main tramping tracks rendered impassable by last week's huge storm.24 Apr 02:32 AM
New ZealandWest Coast cleans up after stormA mad scramble is underway on the West Coast after the unprecedented windstorm that cut a trail of damage over 400km from Karamea to Fox Glacier.22 Apr 09:36 PM
New ZealandKiller's parole supervision reviewedA review into the supervision of the parolee who murdered Christchurch caregiver Amy Farrall is ongoing, Corrections confirmed today.16 Apr 06:51 AM
New ZealandCrime spree killer was on paroleThe man who has admitted murdering Christchurch community support worker Amy Farrall, then attacking two female hitch-hikers on the West Coast was on parole and had been out of prison only 6 months.15 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandAmy Farrall murder-accused in court todayThe 38-year-old man charged with murdering Christchurch woman Amy Farrall and attacking two tourists is due to appear in the High Court this morning.15 Apr 07:16 PM
New Zealand'Treasured daughter' farewelledSlain Christchurch community worker Amy Farrall was given an emotional farewell today.08 Apr 03:07 AM
New Zealand'Treasured' victim to be laid to restMurder victim Amy Farrall will be laid to rest at a private funeral service in Christchurch, with guests asked to make donations to the SPCA in lieu of flowers.03 Apr 11:49 PM
New Zealand'She was always helping'Amy Farrall's caring, loving nature and tendency to try to help people in need may have led to her violent death, her friends and family fear.02 Apr 05:52 AM
New ZealandHomicide suspect quizzedA suspect in the homicide probe into the death of Amy Farrall has been quizzed this afternoon in hospital while he undergoes surgery for dog bite injuries sustained during his arrest.01 Apr 04:18 AM
New ZealandArrested man lived with homicide victimThe man arrested over the attack of two hitchhikers and being spoken to in relation to a Christchurch homicide probe had been living with victim Amy Farrall, police have confirmed.31 Mar 09:09 PM
New ZealandChch death: Vehicle sightings soughtThe public is being asked to report sightings of two vehicles as police investigate the death of Christchurch woman Amy Farrall.31 Mar 05:31 AM
New ZealandFamily 'devastated' by deathThe family of the woman whose body was found in the boot of her car at a supermarket yesterday morning say she was a kind and caring girl who loved animals.31 Mar 02:36 AM
