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Jailed Gloriavale child sex offender loses fight to keep name secret
Man serving two years and nine months for offending against a girl under the age of 12.
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Shock move at Pike River Mine: Police announce further borehole drilling
Some families still hope that a criminal prosecution will be possible.
Hundreds report feeling 4.7 magnitude quake northeast of Greymouth
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake has hit the West Coast region overnight.
Anti-Government conspiracy theorists stage Greymouth hijack
'Angry, radical group' shouts before staging walkout.
Gloriavale milk row: No child labour used on farms, court hears
Losing $9m a year contract would be 'devastating if not fatal blow' for community.
West Coast sportsman's child sex crimes shock
Police have urged other potential victims to come forward.
Police investigating fatal house fire in Greymouth
Emergency services were called to the fire on Peel St in Cobden at about 5.30am.
Paparoa Track: Why DoC's newest Great Walk might be its best
In spite of its recent addition, the Paparoa is already the fourth busiest Great Walk.
Covered in mud: Passenger train hits slip on West Coast
The slip was caused by a deluge of heavy rain.
Police investigate large blaze in old school building in Greymouth
Fire crews received multiple calls to the former Karoro Learning site.
Gloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labour
Landmark court decision opens the door for further court action against Gloriavale.
Alpine Fault: Is NZ ready for quake longer, stronger than Chch?
There has been a major quake on the fault roughly every 300 years. The last one? 1717.
Local sits on wanted criminal until police arrive
Gang member had evaded the armed offenders squad.
Two slips close West Coast highway as heavy rain hits
An update on the closures is expected at 12pm.
Driver thrown from car in fatal crash: Police appeal for help as investigation continues
Initial indications are southbound car crossed centre line, colliding with northbound car.
'Like a tidal wave': Quilting shop damaged by sudden flooding
The West Coast was hit by flooding, power outages and road closures.
Two more dead Hector's dolphins found on South Island beaches
It makes 14 of the species found dead in the South Island since November.
Weather records tumble in dry and warm March
Queenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.
Missing man found in Greymouth
There were concerns for the 77yo's wellbeing as he has dementia.
Reports of Covid at Gloriavale as NZ passes grim milestone
More than 100 people with Covid have died since the pandemic began.
Covid at Gloriavale: 'Significant cluster' confirmed by health officials
It comes as remote religious community slowly takes up jab.
Pike River: More human remains spotted as project ends; police probe ongoing
Eight sets of human remains were found during borehole drill imaging.
West Coast aged-care wing closure 'bulls**t' say Reefton residents
Tearful family members relayed their dismay to DHB.
Heavy rain possible for West Coast after week of deluge
Warnings include Tasman district west of Motueka, Marlborough Sounds, Rai Valley.
Use of dog to arrest suspected drink driver unjustified - police watchdog
The man was bitten by the dog and had to be taken to hospital.
West Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters rise
A mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.
'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to come
Evacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.
Wild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes in
Rain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.
West Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepare
Franz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.
60 stolen packages still lost, possibly hidden after courier van theft
The unmarked vehicle was stolen on Monday.