Two die in crashes in Palmerston North and West Coast
In Palmerston North, man died after car mounted path; West Coast crash was in Charleston.
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Gloriavale leaders admit mishandling sex abuse cases
Gloriavale leaders say they were unaware of the extent of abuse until two years ago.
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Road-tripping on the West Coast? Make a pit stop at this affordable retreat.
Mum gives evidence at inquest into shaking death of Greymouth toddler
The inquest into the fatal shaking death of toddler Leith Hutchison continues in Greymouth
Proposed new hydro scheme revealed for Grey Valley
The West Coast pays some of the highest average costs for electricity in New Zealand.
Gloriavale wins milk battle - on condition no child labour used on farms
Milk giant stopped milk collection from farms after child labour allegations.
Gloriavale funded community living costs with millions in government money
Gloriavale's barrister says the trust's main source of income is its farming businesses.
Shock move at Pike River Mine: Police announce further borehole drilling
Some families still hope that a criminal prosecution will be possible.
'He is always respectful of girls' - Gloriavale leader's granddaughter defends him in court
Courage said she was happy to obey Gloriavale's men but was not without choices.
'Insane': Gloriavale member says allegations against community are 'laughable'
Vigilant Standtrue wrote a book about how to train children - but leaders found out.
Bilingual road sign proposal sparks 'unfortunate' race comments online
The issue arose last week at a meeting of the West Coast Regional Transport Committee.
'They'll have no bloody idea': Councillors question bilingual road sign proposal
Initially, it would focus on 'wayfinding' and roadworks signs, or even welcome signs.
Gloriavale leaver given one week off work for the birth of her child
The mum believes the early separation from her eldest child has had an ongoing effect.
Gloriavale children frequently smacked, court told
Spankings with 'big wooden spoons' common in the Christian community, witness sobs.
One dead in crash on West Coast, another person critical in Ashburton crash
A person has been killed in a crash in the Grey District, West Coast, early this morning.
Gloriavale Christian School principal hits out at critics
New principal has accused people of making a co-ordinated effort to shut the school down.
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Serial absconder who evaded armed police in remote bush for two days caught
Tramper who encountered man troubled by sanitised police version of events.
Sexual harassment of Gloriavale workers a 'normal' occurrence, court hears
Employment court told Gloriavale leaders would grab girl's bottoms and unzip dresses.
Wettest West Coast winter on record - over a metre of rain
Hokitika recorded 1176mm of rain for the past three months.
'I was so angry I wanted to expose them': Gloriavale dad's life turnaround
Clem Ready gives evidence at Gloriavale employment dispute court case.
Tramper missing for two night in Westland bush found by searchers
The man spent two nights in the 'unforgiving terrain' before being rescued.
Givealittle for ex-Gloriavale women in bid to support families during lengthy Employment Court battle
Virginia Courage was born and raised in Gloriavale but left in fear of her kids' safety.
Why Pearl Valor stayed at Gloriavale - and the horrors that made her leave
Pearl Valor shares more about her life at the controversial Gloriavale Christian commune.
Gloriavale leaver recalls life of fear, rife 'sexual abuse' by leaders, men
Emotional Gloriavale leaver alleges sex abuse, forced labour, 'shaming' rife in community.
Gloriavale's Pearl Valor - from famed TV wedding to leaving the commune
Gloriavale TV bride speaks about why she left the community where she was born and raised.
Ex-Gloriavale dad opens up on why he fled sect
Leaders would "utterly go off at the girls" if meals were ever served late or overcooked.
Gloriavale leaver: 'I knew I would be expected to have child after child - no choice'
Gloriavale leaver tells her story of 'servitude' and 'forced labour' in Employment Court.
Insurance boss: Flood cover won't continue being universally available
IAG calls on government to stop allowing building in flood-prone areas.
'One-in-100-year event': Hundreds evacuated in Nelson after river breaches banks
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'The best father': Pilot killed in crash leaves huge hole in family and community
Family of Franz Josef pilot Tim Gibb - killed in a plane crash last week - pay tribute.
Gloriavale leaders want judge to stand aside: She won't
After success of men's case against Gloriavale workers' status, six women file lawsuit.
Groundswell's West Coast letter 'absolute fear-mongering'
Groundswell letter about draft Te Tai o Poutini Plan described as "mischief-making".