Two men charged with assault with intent to injure are due to appear in court tomorrow.

Gloriavale member critically injured after an apparent attempt to take his own life.

A court ruling issued today could mean council reserves are better protected from mining.

Man due to appear in Greymouth District Court today.

Claims a South Westland farmer left cow hoisted for long time being investigated.

Rug up as a wet and wintry blast hits much of New Zealand, says Niwa.

Yesterday was stunning, but it's going to be a changeable start to the week.

Clem Ready, from Gloriavale, was convicted for assaulting two of his daughters.

The West Coast of the South Island does not fare so well with heavy rain forecasted.

The Otago president says its time for another look at children and farm machinery.

Clinton Smith died during a climb on the West Coast, but his death was preventable.

Pike River Recovery Agency has so far developed three options for re-entering the mine.

Farmers advised to take all practical steps to ensure safety around effluent ponds.

Driver was trapped in the submerged car as his children were rescued by passing teenager.

Police won't say what is alleged to have occurred in the early morning 'incident'.

Close-knit Westland community of Harihari in "absolute shock" after tragedy.

Police said Reuben was found deceased in an effluent pond at 4pm today.

Much-loved kindy teacher killed in West Auckland crash was just five minutes from home.

The man jailed for murdering Timaru woman Lisa Blakie has been denied parole - again.

Captain ruled out before kickoff, but Wanganui still keep control for bonus point win.

Two games decided by last minute kicks and five teams win on the road.

Lack of footage from opening round leaves coach in the dark about opponents.

It will likely "happen in the lifetime of many New Zealanders", says expert.

Students suspended or expelled from schools will soon have rights of "review".

Monk lost his son in the tragedy, now he has ventured 30m inside the mine.

Team shows cool heads to minimise penalties and stop South Canterbury's bigger pack

Several matches decided inside final 10 minutes have big bearing opening day points table

It's the second time the West Coast sportsman has collapsed on the field in two years.

Tony Moore gave his mate a loaded gun he used to execute a Greymouth mum

Harvesting dead trees will provide jobs for Coasters, Minister says.